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|website=missoulian.com |date=May 1, 2020 |access-date=August 15, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/187941/debo-powers |title=Debo Powers' Biography |publisher=[[Vote Smart]] |access-date=August 15, 2020}}</ref> |
|website=missoulian.com |date=May 1, 2020 |access-date=August 15, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/187941/debo-powers |title=Debo Powers' Biography |publisher=[[Vote Smart]] |access-date=August 15, 2020}}</ref> |
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In October 2019, Powers was appointed to represent District 3 in the [[Montana House of Representatives]], after former Representative Zac Perry resigned to attend graduate school.<ref name="flatheadbeacon_powers2019">{{cite news |last1=Scott |first1=Tristan |title=Commissioners Appoint Democrat Debo Powers to House District 3 |url=https://flatheadbeacon.com/2019/10/29/commissioners-appoint-democrat-debo-powers-house-district-3/ |access-date=June 20, 2020 |work=Flathead Beacon |date=October 29, 2019}}</ref><ref name="missoulian_powers2020"/> Powers assumed office on November 5, 2019.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=899872 |title=MT State House 003 - Appointment |website=ourcampaigns.com |date=November 5, 2019 |access-date=August 15, 2020}}</ref> |
In October 2019, Powers was appointed to represent District 3 in the [[Montana House of Representatives]], after former Representative Zac Perry resigned to attend graduate school.<ref name="flatheadbeacon_powers2019">{{cite news |last1=Scott |first1=Tristan |title=Commissioners Appoint Democrat Debo Powers to House District 3 |url=https://flatheadbeacon.com/2019/10/29/commissioners-appoint-democrat-debo-powers-house-district-3/ |access-date=June 20, 2020 |work=Flathead Beacon |date=October 29, 2019}}</ref><ref name="missoulian_powers2020"/> Powers assumed office on November 5, 2019.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=899872 |title=MT State House 003 - Appointment |website=ourcampaigns.com |date=November 5, 2019 |access-date=August 15, 2020}}</ref> Powers never served a day in the Montana Legislature. |
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Powers ran for election to a full term in 2020. She was unopposed in the Democratic primary, but lost to Republican [[Braxton Mitchell]] in the general election.<ref name="ballotpedia" /> |
Powers ran for election to a full term in 2020. She was unopposed in the Democratic primary, but lost to Republican [[Braxton Mitchell]] in the general election by 20 points.<ref name="ballotpedia" /> |
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In 2024, she won her election to a full term representing District 3, defeating Republican challenger Cathy Mitchell by a 3.6% margin. She will be sworn in in January 2025 and serve in the 69th Legislature 2025-2026.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://hungryhorsenews.com/news/2024/nov/13/election-results-with-all-precincts-reporting/?=/&subcategory=141%7CArts+%26+Crafts |title=Election results, with all precincts reporting |date=November 13, 2024 |publisher=Hungry Horse News |access-date= November 14, 2024}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 03:32, 13 December 2024
Debo Powers | |
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| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 3rd district | |
| In office November 5, 2019 – January 4, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Zac Perry |
| Succeeded by | Braxton Mitchell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Polebridge, Montana |
| Alma mater | Florida State University |
| Occupation | Educator |
Debo Powers is an American politician and former educator who served as a member of Montana House of Representatives for District 3 from 2019 to 2021.
Early life and education
[edit]Powers was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and attended Florida State University.[1]
Career
[edit]Powers was a public school teacher. Powers was a school principal from 1998 to 2011.[2][3]
In October 2019, Powers was appointed to represent District 3 in the Montana House of Representatives, after former Representative Zac Perry resigned to attend graduate school.[4][2] Powers assumed office on November 5, 2019.[5] Powers never served a day in the Montana Legislature.
Powers ran for election to a full term in 2020. She was unopposed in the Democratic primary, but lost to Republican Braxton Mitchell in the general election by 20 points.[1]
In 2024, she won her election to a full term representing District 3, defeating Republican challenger Cathy Mitchell by a 3.6% margin. She will be sworn in in January 2025 and serve in the 69th Legislature 2025-2026.[6]
Personal life
[edit]Powers lives in Polebridge, Montana.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Debo Powers". Ballotpedia.org. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
- ^ a b "House District 3 candidate Q&A: Debo Powers". missoulian.com. May 1, 2020. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
- ^ "Debo Powers' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
- ^ a b Scott, Tristan (October 29, 2019). "Commissioners Appoint Democrat Debo Powers to House District 3". Flathead Beacon. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
- ^ "MT State House 003 - Appointment". ourcampaigns.com. November 5, 2019. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
- ^ "Election results, with all precincts reporting". Hungry Horse News. November 13, 2024. Retrieved November 14, 2024.