Bruce Gillespie (politician)
American politician (born 1946)
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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]
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 79–80) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Doreen |
| Children | Kisten and Kent |
| Alma mater | Montana State University, (BA) |
| Occupation | Rancher |
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]
