Lukas Schubert (politician)
Lukas Schubert | |
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Schubert at the 2024 Hazlitt Summit | |
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 8th district | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Terry Falk |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 20, 2005 |
| Political party | Republican |
Lukas Schubert (born July 20th, 2005) is an American politician in the Montana House of Representatives. He was elected to represent the 8th district in 2024.[1]
A member of the Republican Party, he defeated Tony Brockman in the primary.[2] Due to redistricting following the US census, the general geographic area represented by District 8 was previously covered by District 9.[3] Brockman was the incumbent for District 9. In the general election Schubert won 70% of the vote against challenger Beth Sibert.[4]
Montana House of Representatives, 2025
On January 15, 2025, Schubert introduced a bill (HB222) to expand the wolf hunting season. On January 30, 2025, the bill failed to pass on the house floor, in a 40–60 vote.[5]
On February 25, 2025, Schubert introduced a bill (HB754) to require the emergency removal of a child who is transitioning gender with the support of a parent or guardian -- considering them in immediate or apparent danger of harm. On March 06, 2025, the bill failed to pass on the house floor, in a 27-71 vote. [6]
Personal
Schubert moved to Montana from Los Angeles with his mother in 2021 because of the restrictive Covid laws and liberal policies.[7] He is a student at Flathead Valley Community College and graduated from Glacier High School in 2023.[2] He converted to Catholicism before being elected to the Montana House of Representatives.
References
- ^ "Republican Lukas Schubert Wins House District 8 Race". Flathead Beacon. November 7, 2024.
- ^ a b "Facing Challenge from the Right, Incumbent Rep. Brockman Loses Legislative Contest". Flathead Beacon. June 5, 2024.
- ^ "Home page". Montana Districting and Appointment Commission. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ "2024 Election Results". Montana Secretary of State. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
- ^ "Bill Explorer". bills.legmt.gov. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
- ^ "Bill Explorer". bills.legmt.gov. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
- ^ "Republicans have fled from liberal states to Montana – and it could hand the party a vital victory in the election". The Daily Telegraph. October 29, 2024.