Larry Brewster
Larry Brewster | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 43rd district | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Kerri Seekins-Crowe |
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 44th district | |
| In office March 24, 2020 – January 6, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Dale Mortensen |
| Succeeded by | Katie Zolnikov |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1951 (age 73–74) Idaho Falls, Idaho |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Vonda |
| Children | Two |
| Residence | Billings, Montana |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1969-1972 |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Larry Brewster is an American politician from Montana. He is a Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives for District 43.[1] The district represents part of the Heights neighborhood in Billings, Montana.
Brewster was appointed to the Montana House of Representatives and sworn in on March 24, 2020, following the death of Dale Mortensen.[2] He represented the 44th district.[3][4] He then ran for election in November 2020.[5] He won 64% of the vote against Democratic candidate Terry Dennis. That year he was assigned Vice Chair for the Local Government committee.[6] In 2022 Brewster ran for re-election. He defeated Democrat Melissa Smith with 64% of the vote.[7] For this legislative session he was assigned Chair for Local Government and Vice Chair for the Rules committee.[6]
Due to redistricting following the US census Brewster ran for District 43 in the 2024 elections.[8] He defeated Democratic challenger Alexander Clark with 64% of the vote.[9] He once again became Chair for the Local Government committee.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Brewster was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and completed vocational training programs at Idaho State University. He served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1972.[10][11]
Career
[edit]Brewster worked at NorthWestern Corporation from 1982 until his retirement in 2016. He was a member of the Billings Public Schools District Board of Education for six years and was a member of the Billings City Council for eleven years.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Rep. Larry Brewster". Montana Free Press. Retrieved March 29, 2025.
- ^ "Larry Brewster". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
- ^ "Copper Book: Lawmakers of Montana, Legislative Session of 2021". Montana State Legislature. Montana Legislative Services Division. p. 34. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
- ^ "Larry Brewster - Montana Environmental Information Center - MEIC". meic.org. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
- ^ "2020 General Election". Montana Secretary of State. Retrieved March 29, 2025.
- ^ a b "Legislator Details". Montana Legislature. Retrieved March 29, 2025.
- ^ "2022 General Election". Montana Secretary of State. Retrieved March 29, 2025.
- ^ "Home page". Montana Districting and Appointment Commission. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ "2024 General Election". Montana Secretary of State. Retrieved March 29, 2025.
- ^ "About Larry". Larry Brewster for Montana. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
- ^ "HOUSE DISTRICT 44". The Billings Gazette. September 22, 2020. Retrieved April 27, 2021.