Jerry Schillinger
American politician from Montana
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Jerry Schillinger is an American politician from Montana. He is a Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives for District 34.
Jerry Schillinger | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 34th district | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Rhonda Knudsen |
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 37th district | |
| In office January 4, 2021 – January 6, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Eric Moore |
| Succeeded by | Shane Klakken |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Montana[1] |
| Occupation | Farmer |
Schillinger previously represented the 37th district.[2] Due to redistricting following the US census he ran for District 34 in the 2024 elections.[3]
He is the Chairman of the Montana Freedom Caucus.
Montana State Legislature
2020 State House of Representatives
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jerry Schillinger | 2,658 | 64.08 | |
| Republican | Frederick "Eric" Moore (incumbent) | 1,490 | 35.92 | |
| Total votes | 4,148 | 100 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jerry Schillinger | 5,457 | 90.05 | |
| Libertarian | Jacob Kitson | 603 | 9.95 | |
| Total votes | 6,060 | 100 | ||
During the legislative session he served on the Joint Natural Resources and Transportation committee and the House Appropriations committee.[2]
2022 State House of Representatives
Schillinger ran uncontested in the primary and received 3,045 votes.[6] He also ran uncontested in the general election, receiving 4,654 votes.[7]
During the legislative session he was assigned to six committees. He was Chair for House Ethics and a joint Appropriations subcommittee on Natural Resources and Transportation. [2]
2024 State House of Representatives
Schillinger ran uncontested in the general election.[8]
For the 69th Montana Legislature he was again Chair for the joint Appropriations subcommittee on Natural Resources and Transportation.[9] He was also assigned Vice-Chair for House Rules and as a member to House Appropriations.[9]