Larry Brewster
Larry Brewster | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 43rd district | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Kerri Seekins-Crowe |
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 44th district | |
| In office March 24, 2020 – January 6, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Dale Mortensen |
| Succeeded by | Katie Zolnikov |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1951 (age 73–74) Idaho Falls, Idaho |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Vonda |
| Children | Two |
| Residence | Billings, Montana |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1969-1972 |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Larry Brewster is an American politician from Montana. He is a Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives for District 43.[1] The district represents part of the Heights neighborhood in Billings, Montana.
Brewster was appointed to the Montana House of Representatives and sworn in on March 24, 2020, following the death of Dale Mortensen.[2] He represented the 44th district.[3][4] He then ran for election in November 2020.[5] He won 64% of the vote against Democratic candidate Terry Dennis. That year he was assigned Vice Chair for the Local Government committee.[6] In 2022 Brewster ran for re-election. He defeated Democrat Melissa Smith with 64% of the vote.[7] For this legislative session he was assigned Chair for Local Government and Vice Chair for the Rules committee.[6]
Due to redistricting following the US census Brewster ran for District 43 in the 2024 elections.[8] He defeated Democratic challenger Alexander Clark with 64% of the vote.[9] He once again became Chair for the Local Government committee.[1]
Early life and education
Brewster was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and completed vocational training programs at Idaho State University. He served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1972.[10][11]
Career
Brewster worked at NorthWestern Corporation from 1982 until his retirement in 2016. He was a member of the Billings Public Schools District Board of Education for six years and was a member of the Billings City Council for eleven years.
References
- ^ a b "Rep. Larry Brewster". Montana Free Press. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ "Larry Brewster". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-04-27.
- ^ "Copper Book: Lawmakers of Montana, Legislative Session of 2021". Montana State Legislature. Montana Legislative Services Division. p. 34. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
- ^ "Larry Brewster - Montana Environmental Information Center - MEIC". meic.org. Retrieved 2021-04-27.
- ^ "2020 General Election". Montana Secretary of State. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ a b "Legislator Details". Montana Legislature. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ "2022 General Election". Montana Secretary of State. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ "Home page". Montana Districting and Appointment Commission. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "2024 General Election". Montana Secretary of State. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ "About Larry". Larry Brewster for Montana. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
- ^ "HOUSE DISTRICT 44". The Billings Gazette. 22 September 2020. Retrieved 2021-04-27.