Sherry Essmann
2025 - Present
2027
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Sherry Essmann (Republican Party) is a member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 49. She assumed office on January 6, 2025. Her current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Essmann (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 49. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Sherry Essmann was born in and lives in Billings, Montana. Essmann graduated from Billings West High School. Essmann earned a bachelor's degree in applied business management from Rocky Mountain College. Her career experience includes working in the financial services industry.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Essmann was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2024
See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 49
Incumbent Sherry Essmann defeated Rudolf Haden in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 49 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Sherry Essmann (R) | 62.5 | 3,063 |
 | Rudolf Haden (D)  | 37.5 | 1,841 | |
| Total votes: 4,904 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 49
Rudolf Haden advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 49 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rudolf Haden | 100.0 | 883 |
| Total votes: 883 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 49
Incumbent Sherry Essmann advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 49 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sherry Essmann | 100.0 | 1,459 |
| Total votes: 1,459 | |||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 52
Incumbent Sherry Essmann defeated Jenna Martin in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 52 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sherry Essmann (R) | 59.1 | 1,711 |
| Jenna Martin (D) | 40.9 | 1,186 | ||
| Total votes: 2,897 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 52
Jenna Martin advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 52 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jenna Martin | 100.0 | 678 | |
| Total votes: 678 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 52
Incumbent Sherry Essmann advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 52 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sherry Essmann | 100.0 | 1,237 |
| Total votes: 1,237 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Rodney Garcia (R)
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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2023
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In 2023, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 2 to May 2.
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2022
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2021
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In 2021, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 4 to April 29.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Montana House of Representatives District 49 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by - |
Montana House of Representatives District 49 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Jimmy Patelis (R) |
Montana House of Representatives District 52 2021-2025 |
Succeeded by - |
