Kenneth Bogner

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Kenneth Bogner is an American politician from the state of Montana. He is a Republican member of the Montana Senate, representing the 19th district.[1]

Kenneth Bogner
President pro tempore of the Montana Senate
Assumed office
January 2, 2023
Preceded byJason Ellsworth
Member of the Montana Senate
from the 19th district
Assumed office
January 7, 2019
Preceded byEric Moore
Personal details
Born1987 (age 36–37)
Miles City, Montana, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationColumbia University (BA)
Middlesex University (MPP)
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Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Marine Corps
Battles/warsIraq War

Early life and career

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Bogner served in the United States Marine Corps as a combat engineer. He completed two tours of duty in the Middle East during the Iraq War. After he completed his military service, Bogner utilized the G.I. Bill to earn his bachelor's degree in political science from Columbia University. He also earned a Master of Public Policy from Middlesex University.[1] He returned to Montana and served as chief of staff for the majority leader of the Montana Senate and then as a field representative for Steve Daines.[2]

Montana State Legislature

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Bogner was elected to the Montana Senate in 2018.[3] Albert Olszewski selected Bogner as his running mate in the 2020 Montana gubernatorial election.[2]

2018 Montana Senate election

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Montana's 19th District Senate Primary Election, 2018[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kenneth Bogner 1,970 42.92
Republican Jerry Schillinger 1,829 39.85
Republican Bill Harris 791 17.23
Total votes 4,590 100
Montana's 19th District Senate General Election, 2018[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kenneth Bogner 7,334 80.85
Democratic Mary Zeiss Stange 1,737 19.15
Total votes 9,071 100

References

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  1. ^ a b "Copper Book: Lawmakers of Montana, Legislative Session of 2021". Montana State Legislature. Montana Legislative Services Division. p. 12. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Phil Drake, Great Falls Tribune. "Montana gubernatorial candidate picks running mate". Greatfallstribune.com. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  3. ^ "Custer County voters re-elect Holmlunds". Miles City Star. November 7, 2018. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  4. ^ "Results" (PDF). sosmt.gov. 2018. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
  5. ^ "Results" (PDF). sosmt.gov. 2018. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
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Montana Senate
Preceded by President pro tempore of the Montana Senate
2023–present
Incumbent