Jim Hamilton (politician)
American politician
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Jim Hamilton is an American politician, serving in the Montana House of Representatives since 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Hamilton represents District 61.
Jim Hamilton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 61st district | |
| In office January 2, 2017 – 2025 | |
| Succeeded by | Becky Edwards |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 29, 1959 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Children | 2[1] |
| Education | Eastern Michigan University |
Hamilton ran for re-election to a fourth term in the 2022 Montana House of Representatives election.[2]
Montana House of Representatives
Tenure
Early in 2017, Hamilton supported increasing the tobacco tax by $1.50 per pack of cigarettes. The bill failed to pass out of the tax committee.[3]
Hamilton opposed the tax plan put forward by national members of the Republican Party in 2017, arguing that these would worsen the state's deficit.[4] This came after legislators from the Montana Republican Party dramatically curbed spending in the state to make up for budget shortfalls.[5]
In 2021, Hamilton co-sponsored a "move over, slow down" bill to strengthen laws protecting first responders directing traffic, after two tow truck operators were killed in an accident.[6][7] He also opposed a push by Republican state legislators to impose a strict dress code in the House of Representatives, which would have mandated suits and ties.[8]
Committee assignments
Personal life
Hamilton resides in Bozeman, Montana. He is married, and has two children.[1]
Electoral history
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jim Hamilton | 3,787 | 55.06% | |
| Republican | Neal Ganser | 2,804 | 40.77% | |
| Libertarian | Francis Wendt | 287 | 4.17% | |
| Total votes | 6,878 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jim Hamilton (incumbent) | 4,906 | 74.9% | |
| Libertarian | A. Alexander Fetto | 1,648 | 25.1% | |
| Total votes | 6,554 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jim Hamilton (incumbent) | 6,200 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 6,200 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
