Laurie Bishop (Montana)

Laurie Bishop

Democratic Party

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Montana House of Representatives District 60

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Laurie Bishop (Democratic Party) was a member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 60. She assumed office in 2017. She left office on January 6, 2025.

Bishop (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 60. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Bishop also ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Montana's 2nd Congressional District. She did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on June 7, 2022.

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Bishop was assigned to the following committees:

• Energy, Technology, and Federal Relations Committee
• House Judiciary Committee, Vice Chair
• House Local Government Committee
• House Rules Committee

2021-2022

Bishop was assigned to the following committees:

• House Judiciary Committee
• House Rules Committee
• House State Administration Committee
• House Education Committee

2019-2020

Bishop was assigned to the following committees:

• Agriculture Committee
• House Education Committee
• House Judiciary Committee

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Montana committee assignments, 2017
• Energy, Technology, and Federal Relations
• Judiciary
• Local Government

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2024

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2024

Laurie Bishop was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.

2022

State House

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Montana House of Representatives District 60

Incumbent Laurie Bishop defeated Dan Skattum in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 60 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Laurie Bishop (D)	57.8	3,085
		Dan Skattum (R)	42.2	2,248

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,333
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 60

Incumbent Laurie Bishop advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 60 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Laurie Bishop	100.0	1,265

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,265
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 60

Dan Skattum advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 60 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dan Skattum	100.0	1,141

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,141
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Roger Roots (L)

Congress

See also: Montana's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Montana District 2

Incumbent Matt Rosendale defeated Gary Buchanan, Penny Ronning, and Sam Rankin in the general election for U.S. House Montana District 2 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Matt Rosendale (R)	56.6	121,979
		Gary Buchanan (Independent)	21.9	47,195
		Penny Ronning (D)	20.2	43,480
		Sam Rankin (L)	1.4	3,018

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 215,672
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Montana District 2

Penny Ronning defeated Mark Sweeney (Unofficially withdrew) and Skylar Williams in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Montana District 2 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Penny Ronning	58.5	21,983
		Mark Sweeney (Unofficially withdrew)	22.8	8,586
		Skylar Williams	18.7	7,029

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 37,598
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Laurie Bishop (D)
• Jack Ballard (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Montana District 2

Incumbent Matt Rosendale defeated Kyle Austin, Charles A. Walking Child, and James Boyette in the Republican primary for U.S. House Montana District 2 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Matt Rosendale	75.7	73,453
	Submit photo	Kyle Austin	12.3	11,930
		Charles A. Walking Child	6.1	5,909
		James Boyette	5.9	5,712

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 97,004
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Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. House Montana District 2

Sam Rankin defeated Samuel Thomas and Roger Roots in the Libertarian primary for U.S. House Montana District 2 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sam Rankin	47.0	958
	Submit photo	Samuel Thomas	27.2	554
		Roger Roots	25.8	526

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,038
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2020

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Montana House of Representatives District 60

Incumbent Laurie Bishop defeated Joe Lamm in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 60 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Laurie Bishop (D)	56.3	3,776
	Submit photo	Joe Lamm (R)	43.7	2,927

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,703
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 60

Incumbent Laurie Bishop advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 60 on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Laurie Bishop	100.0	2,098

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,098
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 60

Joe Lamm advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 60 on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Joe Lamm	100.0	1,589

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,589
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2018

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Montana House of Representatives District 60

Incumbent Laurie Bishop defeated Dan Skattum in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 60 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Laurie Bishop (D)	57.5	3,232
		Dan Skattum (R)	42.5	2,387

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,619
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 60

Incumbent Laurie Bishop advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 60 on June 5, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Laurie Bishop	100.0	1,552

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 1,552
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 60

Dan Skattum advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 60 on June 5, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dan Skattum	100.0	1,173

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 1,173
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2016

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Montana House of Representatives 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.

Laurie Bishop defeated incumbent Debra Lamm in the Montana House of Representatives District 60 general election.

Montana House of Representatives, District 60 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Laurie Bishop	52.30%	2,858
	Republican	Debra Lamm Incumbent	47.70%	2,607
Total Votes				5,465
Source: Montana Secretary of State

Laurie Bishop ran unopposed in the Montana House of Representatives District 60 Democratic primary.

Montana House of Representatives, District 60 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Laurie Bishop  (unopposed)

Incumbent Debra Lamm ran unopposed in the Montana House of Representatives District 60 Republican primary.

Montana House of Representatives, District 60 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Debra Lamm Incumbent (unopposed)

Campaign themes

2022

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2020

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Campaign finance summary

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Laurie Bishop campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Montana House of Representatives District 60	Won general	$11,788	$0
2022	U.S. House Montana District 2	Withdrew primary	$147,935	$147,935
2020	Montana House of Representatives District 60	Won general	$9,450	N/A**
2018	Montana House of Representatives District 60	Won general	$11,231	N/A**
2016	Montana House of Representatives, District 60	Won	$18,408	N/A**
Grand total			$198,812	$147,935
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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2024

In 2024, the Montana State Legislature was not in session.

2023

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In 2023, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 2 to May 2. Forward Montana Legislators are scored on their votes on a variety of issues of interest to the organization. Montana Audubon Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. Montana Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on economic issues. Montana Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. Montana Federation of Public Employees Legislators are scored on their votes on a variety of issues of interest to the organization. Montana Human Rights Network Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues. Montana State AFL-CIO Legislators are scored on their votes on labor issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. United Property Owners of Montana Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to property owners' interests.

2022

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In 2022, the Montana State Legislature was not in session.

2021

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In 2021, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 4 to April 29. Americans for Prosperity Montana Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Forward Montana Legislators are scored on their votes on a variety of issues of interest to the organization. Montana Audubon Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. Montana Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on economic issues. Montana Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. Montana Farm Bureau Federation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to agriculture. Montana Federation of Public Employees Legislators are scored on their votes on a variety of issues of interest to the organization. Montana Human Rights Network Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues. Montana Public Interest Research Group Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. Montana Sportsmen Alliance Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. Montana State AFL-CIO Legislators are scored on their votes on labor issues. Montanans for Limited Government Legislators are scored on their votes on a variety of issues of interest to the organization. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. United Property Owners of Montana Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to property owners' interests.

2020

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In 2020, the Montana State Legislature was not in session.

2019

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In 2019, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 25. Americans for Prosperity Montana Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Montana Audubon Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. Montana Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on economic issues. Montana Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. Montana Environmental Information Center: 2019 Senate and House voting records Legislators are scored on bills related to the environment. Montana Farm Bureau Federation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to agriculture. Montana Human Rights Network Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues. Montana Public Interest Research Group Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. Montana Sportsmen Alliance Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. Montana State AFL-CIO Legislators are scored on their votes on labor issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. United Property Owners of Montana Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to property owners' interests.

2018

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In 2018, the Montana State Legislature did not hold a regular session.

2017

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In 2017, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 2 through April 28. Americans for Prosperity Montana Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Lewistown Tea Party: 2017 House and Senate scorecard Republican legislators are scored on whether they vote with the Republican Party. Montana Audubon Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. Montana Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on economic issues. Montana Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. Montana Contrators' Association Legislators are scored on their votes on issues pertaining to the interests of the construction industry. Montana Environmental Information Center: 2017 Senate and House voting records Legislators are scored on bills related to the environment. Montana Farm Bureau Federation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to agriculture. Montana Human Rights Network Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues. Montana Sportsmen Alliance Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. Montana State AFL-CIO Legislators are scored on their votes on labor issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. United Property Owners of Montana Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to property owners' interests.

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Preceded by -	Montana House of Representatives District 60 2017-2025	Succeeded by -

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Current members of the Montana House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Brandon Ler

Majority Leader:Steve Fitzpatrick

Minority Leader:Katie Sullivan

Representatives

District 1

Neil Duram (R)

District 2

Tom Millett (R)

District 3

Debo Powers (D)

District 4

Lyn Bennett (R)

District 5

Braxton Mitchell (R)

District 6

Amy Regier (R)

District 7

Courtenay Sprunger (R)

District 8

Lukas Schubert (R)

District 9

Steven Kelly (R)

District 10

Terry Falk (R)

District 11

Ed Byrne (R)

District 12

Tracy Sharp (R)

District 13

Linda Reksten (R)

District 14

Paul Fielder (R)

District 15

Thedis Crowe (D)

District 16

Tyson Running Wolf (D)

District 17

Zachary Wirth (R)

District 18

Llew Jones (R)

District 19

Jane Weber (D)

District 20

Melissa Nikolakakos (R)

District 21

Edward Buttrey (R)

District 22

George Nikolakakos (R)

District 23

Eric Tilleman (R)

District 24

Steve Fitzpatrick (R)

District 25

Steve Gist (R)

District 26

Russ Miner (R)

District 27

Paul Tuss (D)

District 28

Eric Albus (R)

District 29

Valerie Moore (R)

District 30

Morgan Thiel (R)

District 31

Frank Smith (D)

District 32

Mike Fox (D)

District 33

Brandon Ler (R)

District 34

Jerry Schillinger (R)

District 35

Gary Parry (R)

District 36

Greg Kmetz (R)

District 37

Shane Klakken (R)

District 38

Greg Oblander (R)

District 39

Kerri Seekins-Crowe (R)

District 40

Mike Vinton (R)

District 41

Jade Sooktis (D)

District 42

Sidney Fitzpatrick (D)

District 43

Larry Brewster (R)

District 44

Katie Zolnikov (R)

District 45

Denise Baum (D)

District 46

Denise Joy (D)

District 47

James Reavis (D)

District 48

Curtis Schomer (R)

District 49

Sherry Essmann (R)

District 50

Anthony Nicastro (R)

District 51

Jodee Etchart (R)

District 52

Bill Mercer (R)

District 53

Nelly Nicol (R)

District 54

Lee Deming (R)

District 55

Brad Barker (R)

District 56

Fiona Nave (R)

District 57

Scott Rosenzweig (D)

District 58

Jamie Isaly (D)

District 59

Ed Stafman (D)

District 60

Alanah Griffith (D)

District 61

Becky Edwards (D)

District 62

Josh Seckinger (D)

District 63

Peter Strand (D)

District 64

Kelly Kortum (D)

District 65

Brian Close (D)

District 66

Eric Matthews (D)

District 67

Jedediah Hinkle (R)

District 68

Caleb Hinkle (R)

District 69

Kenneth Walsh (R)

District 70

Shannon Maness (R)

District 71

Scott DeMarois (D)

District 72

Donavon Hawk (D)

District 73

Jennifer Lynch (D)

District 74

Marc Lee (D)

District 75

Marta Bertoglio (R)

District 76

John Fitzpatrick (R)

District 77

Jane Gillette (R)

District 78

Randyn Gregg (R)

District 79

Luke Muszkiewicz (D)

District 80

Melissa Romano (D)

District 81

Mary Caferro (D)

District 82

Pete Elverum (D)

District 83

Jill Cohenour (D)

District 84

Julie Darling (R)

District 85

Kathy Love (R)

District 86

David Bedey (R)

District 87

Terry Nelson (R)

District 88

Greg Overstreet (R)

District 89

Mark Thane (D)

District 90

Curtis Cochran (R)

District 91

Shelly Fyant (D)

District 92

Connie Keogh (D)

District 93

Katie Sullivan (D)

District 94

Marilyn Marler (D)

District 95

Zooey Zephyr (D)

District 96

Bob Carter (D)

District 97

Melody Cunningham (D)

District 98

Jonathan Karlen (D)

District 99

Tom France (D)

District 100

SJ Howell (D)

Republican Party (58)

Democratic Party (42)