Cliff Larsen
Clifford "Cliff" Larsen is a former Democratic member of the Montana State Senate, representing District 47 from 2009 to 2017. In the 2013-2014 session, Larsen served as a Minority Whip.
Larsen did not seek re-election to the Montana State Senate in 2016 because he was term-limited.
Biography
Larsen's professional experience includes working as a counselor for Veterans Administration, educator at the University of Oregon and Boise State University, Commissioner of the Missoula County Airport Authority, health care administrator, and operator of a ranch/farming enterprise in LaValle Creek. Larsen served in the Vietnam War.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Larsen served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Energy and Telecommunications |
| • Judiciary |
| • Natural Resources |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Larsen served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Energy and Telecommunications |
| • Judiciary |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Rules |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Larsen served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation |
| • Ethics |
| • Judiciary |
| • Legislative Administration |
| • Natural Resources |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Larsen served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation |
| • Judiciary |
| • Public Health, Welfare, and Safety |
Campaign themes
2012
Larsen's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
On the economy: Invest in our education system so the next generation can compete Attract new business through small business tax breaks
On veterans: Sponsored and passed the veterans affordable home loan bill to ensure the dream of homeownership. Support job re-entry trainings and programs, job placement partnerships
On conservation: Respect our Constitution’s call to provide a clean and healthful enviornment (sic) for all Montanans. Preserve access for hunters, fischers (sic) and recreational activities
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2016
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Montana State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 14, 2016. Incumbent Cliff Larsen (D) did not seek re-election because of term-limits.
Daniel Salomon defeated Tom France in the Montana State Senate District 47 general election.[2][3]
| Montana State Senate, District 47 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Daniel Salomon |
52.12% | 4,836 | |
| Democratic | Tom France | 47.88% | 4,443 | |
| Total Votes | 9,279 | |||
| Source: Montana Secretary of State | ||||
Tom France defeated Joey Jayne in the Montana State Senate District 47 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Montana State Senate, District 47 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Tom France |
58.99% | 1,453 | |
| Democratic | Joey Jayne | 41.01% | 1,010 | |
| Total Votes | 2,463 | |||
| Source: Montana Secretary of State | ||||
Daniel Salomon ran unopposed in the Montana State Senate District 47 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Montana State Senate, District 47 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Daniel Salomon (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2012
Larsen won re-election in the 2012 election for Montana State Senate, District 50. Larsen ran unopposed in the June 5 primary election and defeated Niles Brush (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Cliff Larsen Incumbent |
60% | 5,944 | |
| Republican | Niles Brush | 40% | 3,965 | |
| Total Votes | 9,909 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Larsen won election to the 50th District Seat in the Montana State Senate, defeating Kandi Matthew-Jenkins (C).[10]
| Montana State Senate, District 50 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Clifford Larsen (D)
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6,693 | |||
| Kandi Matthew-Jenkins (C) | 2,733 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2017
In 2017, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 2 through April 28.
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- Lewistown Tea Party: 2017 House and Senate scorecard
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- Montana Environmental Information Center: 2017 Senate and House voting records
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2016
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2015
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In 2015, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 5 through April 28.
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2014
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2013
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In 2013, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 7 to April 27.
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2012
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In 2012, the Montana State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
Personal
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Larsen and his wife, Trish, have one child.
Recent news
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See also
- Montana State Legislature
- Montana State Senate
- Montana Senate Committees
- Montana Joint Committees
- Montana state legislative districts
External links
- Office website
- Official campaign website (Archived)
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2004
- Facebook page
Footnotes
- ↑ Cliff Larsen for State Senate, "About," accessed October 10, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Filing List: Legislative," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 Legislative General Election Canvass," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Filing List: Legislative," accessed March 24, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 primary election - June 7, 2016," accessed June 7, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Filing List: Legislative," accessed March 24, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 primary election - June 7, 2016," accessed June 7, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2012 Legislative General Election Canvass," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2012 Legislative Primary Election Canvass," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2008 Legislative General Election Results," accessed March 7, 2014
- ↑ Montana Contractors' Association, "Stronger Together: Political Representation," accessed November 5, 2015
- ↑ Montana Weed Control Association, "2013 Legislative Report & Scorecard," accessed September 17, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Montana State Senate District 50 2009–2017 |
Succeeded by Daniel Salomon (R) |
