Lea Whitford | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana Senate from the 8th district | |
| In office January 5, 2015 – January 7, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Shannon Augare |
| Succeeded by | Susan Webber |
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 16th district | |
| In office January 7, 2013 – January 5, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Lila Evans |
| Succeeded by | Susan Webber |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Cut Bank, Montana |
| Alma mater | Montana State University–Northern Montana State University[1] |
| Occupation | Educator |
Lea Whitford is a Democratic member of the Montana Senate who represented the 8th District from 2015 to 2019. She was previously a member of the Montana House of Representatives for the 16th District from 2013 to 2015.[2] She defeated former representative Lila Evans in 2012 by a margin of 1,823 to 935.[3]
She is a member of the Blackfeet Nation, and lives on a ranch in Cut Bank, Montana.[1] She has taught at Blackfeet Community College and Browning High School in Browning, Montana.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Incumbent Lila Evans challenged by Lea Whitord for house seat". Glacier Reporter. 17 October 2012. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
- ↑ "Lea Whitford". Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ↑ "2012 Unofficial General Election Results" (PDF). KSEN AM 1150. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
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