Tony Tezak
Tony Tezak | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana Senate from the 35th district | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Walt Sales |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1966 (age 58–59) Sheridan, Montana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Connie |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence(s) | Ennis, Montana, U.S. |
| Education | Montana State University (no degree) |
Tony Tezak (born 1966) is an American businessman and politician serving as a member of the Montana Senate from the 35th district. A Republican, he was elected in the 2024 election to succeed Walt Sales.
Montana Senate
[edit]Tezak ran for the Montana Senate in the 2024 election, facing Mark McGinley and former state representative Ray Shaw in the Republican primary election.[1]
Tezak introduced SB 209, which would have limited the terms of perpetual conservation easements to 40 years, but tabled the bill after strong opposition and testimony from opponents.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Tezak and his wife, Connie, were born and raised in Sheridan, Montana. He graduated from Sheridan High School and attended Montana State University, but did not graduate. They have five sons and seven grandchildren.[3]
Electoral history
[edit]2024
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tony Tezak | 2,260 | 39.38% | |
| Republican | Ray Shaw | 2,223 | 38.73% | |
| Republican | Mark McGinley | 1,256 | 21.86% | |
| Total votes | 5,739 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tony Tezak | 11,666 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 11,666 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ Ambarian, Jonathon (June 6, 2024). "Contested primaries across Montana's new state legislative districts". KTVH. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
- ^ Scott, Tristan (February 6, 2025). "Ennis Lawmaker Tables Bill to Restrict Perpetual Conservation Easements in Montana". Flathead Beacon. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
- ^ "Senator Tony Tezak". Montana State Legislature. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
- ^ "2024 Montana Republican Primary Elections Results - State Senate District 35". USA Today. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ "2024 Montana Senate General Election - November 5, 2024". Election Results at MT.gov. p. 2. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
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