Virginia Court
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Virginia Court is a former Democratic member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 50 from 2011 to 2019.
Court was unable to run for re-election in 2018 to the Montana House of Representatives because of term limits.
Biography[edit]
Court earned her B.S. in Biology from Montana State University.
Committee assignments[edit]
2017 legislative session[edit]
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Fish, Wildlife and Parks |
| • Judiciary, Vice chair |
| • Natural Resources |
2015 legislative session[edit]
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Court served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Judiciary, Vice Chair |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Fish, Wildlife and Parks |
2013-2014[edit]
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Court served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Fish, Wildlife and Parks |
| • Judiciary |
| • Legislative Administration |
| • Natural Resources, Vice Chair |
2011-2012[edit]
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Court served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Business and Labor |
| • Fish, Wildlife, and Parks |
| • Natural Resources |
Campaign themes[edit]
2012[edit]
Court's website highlighted the following campaign themese:[1]
I have and will continue to support and push for legislation that supports a sound economy, a good education system, and clean water and air. I believe small businesses serve as the backbone of our state’s economy by creating and providing jobs. I started and operated a successful small business in Montana for 25 years. I know firsthand what it takes to keep this vital segment of our economy strong and growing. My business experience is needed at the state legislature to make the tough decisions to get our Montana economy moving again.
Sponsored legislation[edit]
The following table lists bills sponsored by this legislator. Bills are monitored by BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills sponsored by this person, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections[edit]
2018[edit]
Virginia Court was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2016[edit]
Elections for the Montana House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 14, 2016.
Incumbent Virginia Court defeated Kerri Seekins-Crowe in the Montana House of Representatives District 50 general election.[2][3]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 50 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Virginia Court Incumbent |
55.29% | 2,117 | |
| Republican | Kerri Seekins-Crowe | 44.71% | 1,712 | |
| Total Votes | 3,829 | |||
| Source: Montana Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Virginia Court ran unopposed in the Montana House of Representatives District 50 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 50 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Virginia Court Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Kerri Seekins-Crowe ran unopposed in the Montana House of Representatives District 50 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 50 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Kerri Seekins-Crowe (unopposed) | |
2014[edit]
Elections for the Montana House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 10, 2014; minor party and independent candidates had until June 2, 2014, to file. District 52 incumbent Virginia Court was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Tom Richmond defeated Aaron Langford in the Republican primary. Court defeated Richmond in the general election. Incumbent Dennis Lenz (R) ran in District 48.[8][9][10]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 50 General Election, 2014 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Virginia Court Incumbent |
57% | 1,657 | |
| Republican | Tom Richmond | 43% | 1,249 | |
| Total Votes | 2,906 | |||
| Montana House of Representatives, District 50 Republican Primary, 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Tom Richmond |
63.1% | 560 |
| Aaron Langford | 36.9% | 328 |
| Total Votes | 888 | |
2012[edit]
Court won re-election in the 2012 election for Montana House of Representatives, District 52. Court ran unopposed in the June 5 primary election and defeated Kassidy Olson (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[11][12]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 52, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Virginia Court Incumbent |
61.8% | 2,122 | |
| Republican | Kassidy Olson | 38.2% | 1,313 | |
| Total Votes | 3,435 | |||
2010[edit]
On November 2, 2010, Court won election to the Montana House of Representatives. Court had no opposition in the primary. She faced Bruce Reierson (R) in the November 2 general election.[13][14]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 52 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Virginia Court (D)
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1,403 | |||
| Bruce Reierson (R) | 1,255 | |||
Campaign donors[edit]
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| Virginia Court campaign contribution history | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions |
| 2016 | Montana House of Representatives, District 50 | ✔ | $13,082 |
| 2014 | Montana House of Representatives, District 50 | ✔ | $25,305 |
| 2012 | Montana House, District 52 | ✔ | $15,478 |
| 2010 | Montana House, District 52 | ✔ | $23,819 |
| Grand total raised | $77,684 | ||
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Source: Follow the Money |
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2016[edit]
Court won re-election to the Montana House of Representatives in 2016. During that election cycle, Court raised a total of $13,082.
| Montana House of Representatives 2016 election - campaign contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Virginia Court's campaign in 2016 | ||||
| Court, Virginia J | $300 | |||
| Montana Association Of Realtors | $200 | |||
| Treasure State Pac | $200 | |||
| Charter Commnications | $170 | |||
| Montana Chiropractic Association | $170 | |||
| Total raised in 2016 | $13,082 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2014[edit]
Court won re-election to the Montana House of Representatives in 2014. During that election cycle, Court raised a total of $25,305.
| Montana House of Representatives 2014 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Virginia Court's campaign in 2014 | ||||
| Yellowstone County Democratic Central Cmte Of Montana | $400 | |||
| Montana Association Of Realtors | $170 | |||
| Montana Conservation Voters | $170 | |||
| Montana Medical Association | $170 | |||
| Billings Education Association | $170 | |||
| Total Raised in 2014 | $25,305 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2012[edit]
Court won re-election to the Montana House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Court raised a total of $15,478.
| Montana House of Representatives 2012 election - campaign contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Virginia Court's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Yellowstone County Democratic Central Committee | $800 | |||
| Sample, Joseph S. | $160 | |||
| Sullivan, Michael | $160 | |||
| Erickson, Ronald | $160 | |||
| Billings Fire Fighters Local 521 | $160 | |||
| Total raised in 2012 | $15,478 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2010[edit]
In 2010, a year in which Court was up for election, she collected $23,819 in donations.[15]
No contributions to his campaign were over $1,000.
Scorecards[edit]
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2018
In 2018, the Montana State Legislature did not hold a regular session.
2017
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In 2017, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 2 through April 28.
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2016
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In 2016, the Montana State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
2015
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In 2015, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 5 through April 28.
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2014
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In 2014, the Montana State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
2013
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In 2013, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 7 to April 27.
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2012
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In 2012, the Montana State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
Personal[edit]
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Court and her husband, Jim, have five children.
Recent news[edit]
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Virginia + Court + Montana + House"
See also[edit]
- Montana State Legislature
- Montana House of Representatives
- Montana House Committees
- Montana Joint Committees
- Montana state legislative districts
External links[edit]
- Campaign website
- Campaign Facebook page
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
Footnotes[edit]
- ↑ Virginia Court, Democrat for House District 52, home page, accessed October 16, 2012
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Filing List: Legislative," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 Legislative General Election Canvass," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Filing List: Legislative," accessed March 24, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 primary election - June 7, 2016," accessed June 7, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Filing List: Legislative," accessed March 24, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 primary election - June 7, 2016," accessed June 7, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2014 Candidate Filing List: Legislative," accessed October 29, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2014 Statewide Primary Election Canvass," accessed June 30, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2014 Statewide General Election Canvass," accessed November 16, 2015
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2012 Legislative General Election Canvass," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2012 Legislative Primary Election Canvass," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "Legislative Primary Canvass - June 08, 2010," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2010 Legislative General Election Canvass," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2010 campaign contributions," accessed March 8, 2014
- ↑ Montana Contractors' Association, "Stronger Together: Political Representation," accessed November 5, 2015
- ↑ Montana Weed Control Association, "2013 Legislative Report & Scorecard," accessed September 17, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Arlene Becker (D) |
Montana House of Representatives District 52 2011–2019 |
Succeeded by Jade Bahr |
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