Mark Blasdel
Mark Blasdel | |
|---|---|
| President of the Montana Senate | |
| In office January 4, 2021 – January 2, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Sales |
| Succeeded by | Jason Ellsworth |
| President pro tempore of the Montana Senate | |
| In office January 7, 2019 – January 4, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Keenan |
| Succeeded by | Jason Ellsworth |
| Member of the Montana Senate from the 4th district | |
| In office January 5, 2015 – January 2, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Jon Sonju |
| Succeeded by | John Fuller (Redistricted) |
| 52nd Speaker of the Montana House of Representatives | |
| In office January 7, 2013 – January 5, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Milburn |
| Succeeded by | Austin Knudsen |
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 10th district | |
| In office January 3, 2007 – January 5, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Bernie Olson |
| Succeeded by | Mark Noland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 21, 1976 Kalispell, Montana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Renae |
| Residence(s) | Kalispell, Montana |
| Education | Flathead Valley Community College University of Nevada, Reno (BA) |
Mark Blasdel (born June 21, 1976) was a Republican member of the Montana Legislature from 2007 to 2023. For eight years he served in the Montana House of Representatives, where he served as the speaker of the House from 2013 to 2015. Following his term in the Montana House, Blasdel was elected to the Montana Senate for eight years. He served as president pro tempore of the Montana Senate from 2019 to 2021 and president of the Montana Senate from 2021 to 2023.
During his legislative career, he represented the Somers area.[1][2]
Early life
He graduated from Flathead High School, attended Flathead Valley Community College, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in hospitality and business administration from the University of Nevada, Reno.[1][3][4]
References
- ^ a b "Copper Book: Lawmakers of Montana, Legislative Session of 2021". Montana State Legislature. Montana Legislative Services Division. p. 10. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ^ Montana Legislature. "MARK BLASDEL (R)". Retrieved May 28, 2011.
- ^ Montana GOP. "HD10: Mark Blasdel". Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved May 28, 2011.
- ^ "Lawmakers of Montana, Legislative Session of 2019". Montana Legislative Services Division. January 2019. Retrieved March 17, 2021.