Zac Perry
Zac Perry is a former Democratic member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 3 from 2015 to 2019. Perry resigned on September 1, 2019.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Perry was assigned to the following committees:
- House Ethics Committee
- House Judiciary Committee
- Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committee, Vice Chair
- Transportation Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Energy, Technology, and Federal Relations |
| • Judiciary |
| • Legislative Administration |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Perry served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Federal Relations, Energy, and Telecommunications |
| • Judiciary |
| • Legislative Administration |
Biography
Perry earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame in 2001. His professional experience includes managing his family's vacation rental in the summer and substitute teaching at Columbia Falls High School for the remainder of the year.[2]
Campaign themes
2016
Perry's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[3]
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Health Care
Preserve Montana’s Outdoor Heritage
Build A Secure Energy Future
Public Education
Fiscal Responsibility
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2014
Perry's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
| “ | I believe in what we stand for and I will fight for it: | ” |
2012
Perry's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[6]
Property Taxes
Presently, our property taxes are based on valuations made every 6 years. I think these assessments need to be made more frequently to more accurately reflect market value.
I believe we need to place a 2% limit on property tax increases. There are too many instances in House District 3 where people are being taxed right out of their homes and off their property. Those especially vulnerable are older residents who survive on a fixed income.
Public Education
We need to understand that education is the bedrock upon which Democracy is built.
Let’s ensure a quality and accountable system of education at all levels that protects homeowners and small businesses from increases in property taxes.
Guarantee that research and development helps Montana’s businesses, workers and industries
Though we have a bully prevention program in place (OLWEUS) in our schools, we need to establish a state policy to address cyber bullying.
Healthcare
Improve access to quality, affordable health care
Help small businesses offer affordable health insurance
Support the Children’s Healthcare Insurance Program (CHIP)
Make prescription drugs affordable
Preserve Montana’s Outdoor Heritage
Guarantee access to public lands
Protect Montana’s hunting and fishing heritage
Protect our Second Amendment rights
Preserve and protect our stream access laws
Build A Secure Energy Future
Pursue additional clean and renewable energy resources that create jobs
Promote energy conservation in government, schools, universities and homes
Enact sensible energy policies that provide affordable, reliable energy to all consumers, small business owners, farmers and ranchers
Fiscal Responsibility
Living within our means and setting money aside for the future
Manage taxpayer money the same way hard-working Montanans handle their household finances
Protect Our Seniors
Strengthen laws that target those attempting to take advantage of vulnerable seniors
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 3
Incumbent Zac Perry defeated Jerry O'Neil and Shawn Leslie Guymon in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 3 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Zac Perry (D) | 49.3 | 2,300 |
 | Jerry O'Neil (R) | 48.5 | 2,266 | |
 | Shawn Leslie Guymon (L) | 2.2 | 103 | |
| Total votes: 4,669 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 3
Incumbent Zac Perry advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 3 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Zac Perry | 100.0 | 855 |
| Total votes: 855 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 3
Jerry O'Neil advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 3 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jerry O'Neil | 100.0 | 1,239 |
| Total votes: 1,239 | |||
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2016
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 Zac Perry defeated Taylor Rose in the Montana House of Representatives District 3 general election.[7][8]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 3 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Zac Perry Incumbent |
52.90% | 2,474 | |
| Republican | Taylor Rose | 47.10% | 2,203 | |
| Total Votes | 4,677 | |||
| Source: Montana Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Zac Perry ran unopposed in the Montana House of Representatives District 3 Democratic primary.[9][10]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 3 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Zac Perry Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Taylor Rose ran unopposed in the Montana House of Representatives District 3 Republican primary.[11][12]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 3 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Taylor Rose (unopposed) | |
2014
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. Zac Perry was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Jerry O'Neil was unopposed in the Republican primary. Perry defeated O'Neil and Chris Colvin (L) in the general election.[13][14][15]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Zac Perry |
48.6% | 1,558 | |
| Republican | Jerry O'Neil Incumbent | 47.1% | 1,510 | |
| Libertarian | Chris Colvin | 4.3% | 138 | |
| Total Votes | 3,206 | |||
2012
Perry ran in the 2012 election for Montana House of Representatives, District 3. Perry ran unopposed in the June 5 primary election and was defeated by incumbent Jerry O'Neil (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[16][17]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Jerry O'Neil Incumbent |
51.1% | 2,333 | |
| Democratic | Zac Perry | 43.7% | 1,996 | |
| Libertarian | Shawn Guymon | 5.1% | 235 | |
| Total Votes | 4,564 | |||
2010
Perry ran in the 2010 election for District 3 of the Montana House of Representatives. Perry had no opposition in the primary. He faced Jerry O'Neil (R), Shawn Bailey (C), and Shawn Guymon (I) in the November 2 general election.[18][19]
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2019
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2018
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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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2015
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In 2015, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 5 through April 28.
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Personal
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Perry is a musician who plays guitar and sings in a local choir.[2]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Zac + Perry + Montana + House"
External links
- Campaign blog
- Campaign Facebook page
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012
Footnotes
- ↑ Flathead Beacon, "Commissioners Appoint Democrat Debo Powers to House District 3," October 29, 2019
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Zac Perry for House District 3, "About," accessed October 11, 2012
- ↑ Zac Perry for HD3, "On the issues," accessed September 26, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Zac Perry for House District 3, "The Time is Now," June 25, 2014
- ↑ Zac Perry for House District 3, "On The Issues," accessed October 11, 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, "2010 Legislative General Election Canvass," accessed March 8, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "Legislative Primary Canvass - June 08, 2010," accessed March 8, 2014
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| Preceded by Jerry O'Neil (R) |
Montana House of Representatives District 3 2015-2019 |
Succeeded by Debo Powers (D) |
