Joe Balyeat
American politician
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Joe Balyeat (October 26, 1956 – October 4, 2022) was an American politician from the state of Montana. He served as a member of the Montana Legislature.[1] Balyeat was elected as a Republican to Senate District 34, representing Bozeman, Montana, in 2004. Previously, Balyeat served two terms in the Montana House.[2]
Succeeded byScott Sales
Preceded byJoe Barnett
BornOctober 26, 1956
Great Falls, Montana, U.S.
DiedOctober 4, 2022 (aged 65)
Bozeman, Montana, U.S.
Joe Balyeat | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana Senate from the 34th district | |
| In office 2004 – June 2012 | |
| Succeeded by | Scott Sales |
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 32nd district | |
| In office 2000–2004 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Barnett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 26, 1956 Great Falls, Montana, U.S. |
| Died | October 4, 2022 (aged 65) Bozeman, Montana, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Linda Lee |
| University of Montana | |
| Occupation | CPA |
Balyeat resigned his Senate Seat in June 2012 to take on the Montana State Director role with Americans for Prosperity.[3] He would have been ineligible to run for re-election due to Montana's term limits.
Balyeat was found dead from natural causes in Truman Gulch on October 5, 2022.[4] Balyeat had been hunting and did not return when expected.