| Denise Baum | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 47th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Kathy Kelker |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
Denise Baum is an American politician who, as of 2023, serves in the Montana House of Representatives representing the 47th district in Billings, Montana. She is running for re-election, but because of re-districting it has been expanded and renamed the 45th district. Baum is currently a detective with the Billings, Montana police department. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
2023 Legislature
Denise Baum represented 47th district from Billings, Montana. Baum served on three committees: State Administration and Veterans Affairs; Transportation; and Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. She also served as the vice chair of the Interim Transportation Committee that worked to bring the passenger rail to Montana. She sponsored and passed HB362, which expanded crisis intervention team training. She also sponsored HB301, which would add a penalty enhancement for those in possession of a firearm while committing felony drug trafficking offenses.
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Denise Baum | 1,897 | 58.64% | |
| Republican | Thomas J. Madigan | 1,338 | 41.36% | |
| Total votes | 3,235 | 100% | ||
References
- ^ "REP. DENISE BAUM (D) – HD47". leg.mt.gov. Montana State Legislature. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
- Jacobsen, Christi (April 30, 2024). "FEDERAL PRIMARY 2024". Montana Secretary of State.
- Kimbel-Sannit, Arren (February 13, 2023). "Explaining the why and the where of Montana's new legislative districts". Montana Free Press.
- Rogers, Rob (November 9, 2022). "Vote counting delays limit some final results in Montana Legislative races". Billings Gazette. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
