Ron Erickson
Ron Erickson (b. April 20, 1933) is a former Democratic member of the Montana State Senate, representing District 47 from 2009 to 2013.
Erickson earned his B.S. from Bradley University in 1955. He went on to receive his Ph.D. from the University of Iowa in 1959.
Erickson worked in various research positions for the University of Texas, NATO, from 1958 to 1961. He then worked as Assistant Professor for Canisius College from 1961 to 1965. He went on to be the Director of Environmental Studies for the University of Montana from 1976 to 1984. From 1965 to 1998 he was Professor and Associate Professor for the University of Montana.
Erickson served in the Montana State House of Representatives from 1999 to 2009.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Erickson served on these committees:
- Energy and Telecommunications, Vice Chair
- Taxation
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Erickson served on these committees:
- Energy and Telecommunications Committee, Montana Senate
- Local Government Committee, Montana Senate
- Taxation Committee, Montana Senate
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Erickson won election to the 47th District Seat in the Montana State Senate unopposed.[1]
| Montana State Senate, District 47 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Ron Erickson (D)
|
9,439 | |||
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Personal
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Erickson and his wife, Nancy, have two children.
External links
- Ron Erickson's official campaign website
- Ron Erickson's official Montana State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Montana State Senate District 47 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Dick Barrett (D) |
