Bruce Gillespie (politician)
Bruce Gillespie | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana Senate from the 9th district | |
| Assumed office January 7, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Llew Jones |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1946 (age 78–79) Kevin, Montana |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Doreen |
| Children | Kisten and Kent |
| Alma mater | Montana State University, (BA) |
| Occupation | Rancher |
Bruce "Butch" Gillespie (born 1946) is an American politician. He is a Republican representing the 9th district in the Montana State Senate.[1][2] Gillespie was a part of a moderate coalition of 9 Republicans formed with Democrats in the 69th Montana Legislature, dubbed the "nasty nine" by opponents and was censured on March 27 for his efforts.[3]
Political career
In 2018, former 9th district Montana State Senator, Llew Jones, was unable to run for re-election due to term limits.[4] Gillespie ran for the open seat, won the Republican primary with 68.7% of the vote, and went on to win the general election with 73.2% of the vote.[2][5]
As of June 2020, Gillespie sits on the following committees:[6]
- Natural Resources
- Taxation
- Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation
Electoral record
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bruce Gillespie | 2,550 | 68.7% | |
| Republican | Charlie Brown | 1,161 | 31.3% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bruce Gillespie | 6,347 | 73.2% | |
| Democratic | Kurt Dyer | 2,318 | 26.8% | |
Personal life
Gillespie was born in Kevin, Montana in 1946.[1] He went to high school in Sunburst, Montana, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Agriculture Business and Range Management from Montana State University.[7] Gillespie served two years in the Peace Corps in Ecuador.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Bruce Gillespie's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Bruce Gillespie". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ Downing, Suzanne (April 23, 2025). "Montana Republican Party censures nine Republican senators for abandoning party's legislative majority". Must Read Alaska. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
- ^ a b Kavanagh, Leanne (February 7, 2018). "Charlie Brown, Butch Gillespie file for Senate District 9 position". The Valierian. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ Chaney, Jesse (October 12, 2018). "Legislative candidate profile: Bruce 'Butch' Gillespie, Republican for SD9". Independent Record. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ "Sen. Bruce Gillespie". Montana State Legislature. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ "Lawmakers of Montana, Legislative Session of 2019". Montana Legislative Services Division. January 2019. Retrieved March 17, 2021.