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Summary

Governor Brian D. Schweitzer

Biographical

Current Office: Governor (MT) , Democratic
First Elected: 11/02/2004
Last Elected: 11/04/2008
Next Election: Term Limited
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Nancy; 3 Children: Ben, Khai, Katrina
Birth Date: 09/04/1955
Birth Place: Havre, MT
Home City: Whitefish, MT
Religion: Catholic

Recent Key Votes

HB 494 - Relating to the Sale, Rent, and Leasing of Buildings
Legislation (Amendatory Veto)

May 13, 2011

SB 307 - Relating to Privatization
Legislation (Veto)

May 13, 2011

More Key Votes

Recent Public Statements

Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer Marked Return of Fishery at Superfund Cleanup Site with Ceremonial Fly Cast into Silver Bow Creek

May 21, 2012 - Governor Brian Schweitzer hung a "gone fishing" sign in his Helena office this afternoon. With legendary fly fisher Bud Lilly by his side, Governor Schweitzer ...

Governor Schweitzer Releases 2012 Drought Report

May 11, 2012 - Officials of the Governor's Drought Advisory Committee are calling for near normal water supply and moisture conditions statewide through mid-July. Lieutenant Governor John Bohlinger serves ...

Governor Announces Proposal to Return $12 Million to Oil & Gas Cities and Towns

May 11, 2012 - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced that he will propose returning the $12 million in oil and gas funds raided by Republican legislators last session to ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2008 Montana Shooting Sports Association Positions on Gun Rights C
2008 National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Lifetime Score A
2003-2008 The Cato Institute Overall Fiscal Policy Score 40%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Non-Contribution ($23,995.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Brian Schweitzer repeatedly refused to provide any responses to citizens on the issues through the 2008 Political Courage Test when asked to do so by national leaders of the political parties, prominent members of the media, Project Vote Smart President Richard Kimball, and Project Vote Smart staff.

Project Vote Smart does not permit the use of its name or programs in any campaign activity including advertising, debates, and speeches.

View Brian D. Schweitzer's Montana Gubernatorial Election 2004 National Political Awareness Test

Contact Information

Capitol Webmail
http://governor.mt.gov/contact/commentsform.asp

Capitol Website
http://governor.mt.gov/default.asp

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brian-Schweitzer/304130558149

Capitol Website - Twitter
https://twitter.com/#!/brianschweitzer

Capitol
Montana State Capitol Building
Post Office Box 200801
Helena, MT 59620-0801
Phone: 406-444-3111
Fax: 406-444-5529

Key Staff
State Capitol, Room 204
Post Office Box 200801
Helena, MT 59620-0801
Phone: 406-444-3111

Key Staff
State Capitol, Room 204
Post Office Box 200801
Helena, MT 59620-0801
Phone: 406-444-9725

Key Staff
State Capitol, Room 204
Post Office Box 200801
Helena, MT 59620-0801
Phone: 406-444-3111

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