Kenneth Holmlund
Kenneth Holmlund | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 38th district | |
| In office January 5, 2015 – January 2, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Alan Doane |
| Succeeded by | Greg Kmetz |
| Personal details | |
| Residence | Miles City, Montana[1] |
Kenneth Holmlund is an American politician. He is a Republican who represented District 38 in the Montana House of Representatives from 2015 to 2023.
Political career
Holmlund was first elected to represent District 38 in 2014.
Holmlund chaired the Natural Resources and Transportation committee, and was also a member of the Appropriations committee.[1]
Holmlund is an opponent of Sanctuary cities. He has sponsored legislation to Ban Sanctuary cities in Montana twice, once in 2019 and again in 2021.[2][3] His 2021 bill passed on April 1, 2021 when Governor Greg Gianforte signed the bill that bans Sanctuary cities in the state of Montana into law.[4][5][6]
Electoral record
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kenneth Holmlund | 2,576 | 67.7% | |
| Democratic | Bert Pezzarossi | 1,231 | 32.3% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kenneth Holmlund | 2,255 | 54.06% | |
| Democratic | Steve Muggli | 1,916 | 45.94% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kenneth Holmlund | 1,709 | 53.3% | |
| Democratic | Steve Muggli | {{{votes}}} | 46.7% | |
References
- ^ a b "Rep. Kenneth Holmlund". Montana State Legislature. Retrieved 20 June 2020.
- ^ "House gives initial OK to sanctuary city ban".
- ^ "GOP Chair Shuts Down Testimony Opposing Sanctuary City Ban". US News & World Report. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
- ^ "Montana governor signs bill banning sanctuary cities". April 2021.
- ^ "Gov. Gianforte Signs 'Sanctuary City' Ban". April 2021.
- ^ "Gianforte signs bill banning sanctuary cities in Montana".
- ^ a b c "Kenneth Holmlund". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 20 June 2020.