Dale Mortensen
Dale Mortensen was a Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 44 from 2015 to 2020. Mortensen died on January 29, 2020, from what appeared to be natural causes.[1]
Mortensen assumed office on January 5, 2015. Mortensen ran for re-election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 44. Mortensen won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Mortensen, a former law enforcement officer, is the owner of the Montana Private Investigation firm.[2]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Mortensen was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Agriculture |
| • Judiciary |
| • Natural Resources |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Mortensen served on the following committees:
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| • Agriculture, Vice Chair |
| • Rules |
| • Judiciary |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Dale Mortensen died on January 29, 2020.[1]
2018
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 44
Incumbent Dale Mortensen defeated Ming Cabrera in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 44 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dale Mortensen (R) | 55.0 | 2,229 | |
| Ming Cabrera (D) | 45.0 | 1,823 | ||
| Total votes: 4,052 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 44
Ming Cabrera advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 44 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ming Cabrera | 100.0 | 800 | |
| Total votes: 800 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 44
Incumbent Dale Mortensen advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 44 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dale Mortensen | 100.0 | 1,276 | |
| Total votes: 1,276 | ||||
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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.
Incumbent Dale Mortensen defeated Kari Boiter in the Montana House of Representatives District 44 general election.[3][4]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 44 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Dale Mortensen Incumbent |
62.89% | 2,722 | |
| Democratic | Kari Boiter | 37.11% | 1,606 | |
| Total Votes | 4,328 | |||
| Source: Montana Secretary of State | ||||
Kari Boiter ran unopposed in the Montana House of Representatives District 44 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 44 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Kari Boiter (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Dale Mortensen defeated TJ Smith in the Montana House of Representatives District 44 Republican primary.[7][8]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 44 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Dale Mortensen Incumbent |
69.27% | 1,064 | |
| Republican | TJ Smith | 30.73% | 472 | |
| Total Votes | 1,536 | |||
| Source: Montana Secretary of State | ||||
2014
Elections for the Montana House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 10, 2014; minor party and independent candidates had until June 2, 2014, to file. Sandy Wong was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Dale Mortensen was unopposed in the Republican primary. Mortensen defeated Wong in the general election. Incumbent Jonathan McNiven (R) ran in District 56.[9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Dale Mortensen |
56% | 1,883 | |
| Democratic | Sandy Wong | 44% | 1,479 | |
| Total Votes | 3,362 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Campaign themes
2016
Mortensen's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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| —Dale Mortensen[13] | ||
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2020
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.
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2018
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2017
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In 2017, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 2 through April 28.
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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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Recent news
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See also
- Montana House of Representatives
- Montana House of Representatives elections, 2014
- Montana State Legislature
- Montana House of Representatives District 44
Additional reading
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Q2 News, "Billings legislator dies at 53," January 29, 2020
- ↑ The Outpost, "Dale Mortensen running in House District 44," March 6, 2014
- ↑ 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, "2014 Candidate Filing List: Legislative," accessed October 29, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2014 Statewide Primary Election Canvass," accessed June 30, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2014 Statewide General Election Canvass," accessed November 16, 2015
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Dale Mortensen, "FAQ," accessed May 16, 2016
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| Preceded by Jonathan McNiven (R) |
Montana House of Representatives District 44 2015-2020 |
Succeeded by N/A |
