List of governors of Montana
The Governor of Montana is the head of the executive branch of Montana's state government[2] and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces.[3]
Governor of Montana | |
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Style | The Honorable |
Residence | Montana Governor's Residence |
Term length | Four years, renewable once (limited to eight years in a sixteen year period) |
Constituting instrument | Montana Constitution of 1889 |
Inaugural holder | Joseph K. Toole |
Formation | November 8, 1889 |
Succession | Every four years, unless re-elected. |
Salary | $108,167 (2013)[1] |
The governor has a duty to enforce state laws,[2] the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Montana State Legislature,[4] to convene the legislature at any time,[5] and to grant pardons and reprieves.[6]
Governors of Montana
- Parties
Dem Democratic (15) Rep Republican (10)
# | Image | Governor | Party | Took office | Left office | Lt. Governor and Term | Notes |
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1 | Joseph Toole | Dem | November 8, 1889 | January 1, 1893 |
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2 | John E. Rickards | Rep | January 2, 1893 | January 3, 1897 |
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3 | Robert Burns Smith | Dem | January 4, 1897 | January 7, 1901 |
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4 | Joseph Toole | Dem | January 7, 1901 | April 1, 1908 |
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Resigned due to declining health. | |
5 | Edwin L. Norris | Dem | April 1, 1908 | January 5, 1913 |
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As lieutenant governor, filled unexpired term, and was later elected in his own right. | |
6 | Sam V. Stewart | Dem | January 6, 1913 | January 2, 1921 |
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7 | Joseph M. Dixon | Rep | January 3, 1921 | January 4, 1925 |
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8 | John E. Erickson | Dem | January 4, 1925 | March 13, 1933 |
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Resigned so that his successor would appoint him to the United States Senate. | |
9 | Frank Henry Cooney | Dem | March 13, 1933 | December 15, 1935 |
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As lieutenant governor, filled unexpired term. Died in office while governor. | |
10 | Elmer Holt | Dem | December 15, 1935 | January 4, 1937 |
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As president of the state senate, filled unexpired term. | |
11 | Roy E. Ayers | Dem | January 4, 1937 | January 6, 1941 |
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12 | Sam C. Ford | Rep | January 6, 1941 | January 3, 1949 |
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13 | John W. Bonner | Dem | January 3, 1949 | January 5, 1953 |
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14 | J. Hugo Aronson | Rep | January 5, 1953 | January 2, 1961 |
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15 | Donald Grant Nutter | Rep | January 2, 1961 | January 25, 1962 |
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Died in office. | |
16 | Tim M. Babcock | Rep | January 25, 1962 | January 6, 1969 |
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As lieutenant governor, filled unexpired term, and was later elected in his own right. | |
17 | Forrest H. Anderson | Dem | January 6, 1969 | January 1, 1973 |
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18 | Thomas Lee Judge | Dem | January 1, 1973 | January 5, 1981 |
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19 | Ted Schwinden | Dem | January 5, 1981 | January 2, 1989 |
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20 | Stan Stephens | Rep | January 2, 1989 | January 4, 1993 |
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21 | Marc Racicot | Rep | January 4, 1993 | January 1, 2001 |
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22 | Judy Martz | Rep | January 1, 2001 | January 3, 2005 |
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23 | Brian Schweitzer | Dem | January 3, 2005 | January 7, 2013 |
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24 | Steve Bullock | Dem | January 7, 2013 | January 4, 2021 |
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25 | Greg Gianforte | Rep | January 4, 2021 | Incumbent |
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List Of Governors Of Montana Media
References
- ↑ "CSG Releases 2013 Governor Salaries". The Council of State Governments. June 25, 2013. Archived from the original on October 22, 2014. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Montana Constitution, Article VI, Section 4.
- ↑ Montana Constitution, Article VI, Section 7.
- ↑ Montana Constitution, Article VI, Section 10.
- ↑ Montana Constitution, Article VI, Section 11.
- ↑ Montana Constitution, Article VI, Section 12.
- ↑ Tribune Staff. "125 Montana Newsmakers: Joseph K. Toole". Great Falls Tribune. Archived from the original on June 29, 2011. Retrieved August 26, 2011.
- ↑ Tribune Staff. "125 Montana Newsmakers: Joseph M. Dixon". Great Falls Tribune. Archived from the original on June 29, 2011. Retrieved August 23, 2011.
- ↑ Tribune Staff. "125 Montana Newsmakers: J. Hugo Aronson". Great Falls Tribune. Archived from the original on March 9, 2012. Retrieved August 26, 2011.
- ↑ Lewis, Charles (December 20, 2001). The GOP's New Lobbyist in Chief. https://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?pagename=article&node=&contentId=A3911-2001Dec19. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
- ↑ Tribune Staff. "125 Montana Newsmakers: Marc Racicot". Great Falls Tribune. Archived from the original on January 29, 2012. Retrieved August 26, 2011.
- ↑ Tribune Staff. "125 Montana Newsmakers: Judy Martz". Great Falls Tribune. Archived from the original on January 24, 2012. Retrieved August 28, 2011.