Scott Staffanson
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
from the 35th district
In office
August 19, 2013 – January 7, 2019
Preceded byDavid Halvorson
Succeeded byJoel Krautter
Personal details
Born (1960-10-01) October 1, 1960
Richland County, Montana, U.S.
Alma materMontana State University

Scott Staffanson (born October 1, 1960) is an American politician who is a former member of the Montana House of Representatives. He did not run for re-election in 2018, and his term ended on January 7, 2019.

Early life and education

Staffanson was born on October 1, 1960, in Richland County, Montana.[1] Growing up on his family’s farm, Staffanson went to college at Montana State University, graduating in 1982.[1]

2012 election

Staffanson ran for election in the 2012 Montana House of Representatives election, but withdrew on June 5, 2012, and joined David Halvorson’s campaign as its campaign manager.[2]

Taking office

Staffanson was appointed to the Montana House of Representatives on August 19, 2013, by a vote of Richland and Dawson County lawmakers after the death of David Halvorson.[2]

2014 election

Staffanson ran unopposed in the Republican Party primary and won the election with a marging of almost 60% of the vote.[2]

2014 Montana House of Representatives 35th District election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Scott Staffanson 2,612 79.5
Democratic Rob Knotts 674 20.5

2016 election

In the 2016 election, Staffanson easily defeated Joel Krautter in the primary and defeated Chris Trumpower in the election.[2]

2016 Montana House of Representatives 35th District Primary
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Scott Staffanson 1,127 59.98
Republican Joel Krautter 752 40.02
2016 Montana House of Representatives 35th District election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Scott Staffanson 3,825 81.26
Democratic Chris Trumpower 882 18.74

References

  1. 1 2 "Staffanson named representative". Sidney Herald. August 20, 2013. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Scott Staffanson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
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