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'''Jacob Bachmeier''' (born January 29, 1998) is a [[Democrat]] politician who in 2016 became the youngest person elected to public or federal office in |
'''Jacob Bachmeier''' (born January 29, 1998) is a [[Democrat]] politician who in 2016 became the youngest person elected to public or federal office in US History at the age of 18 to the [[Montana House of Representatives]]<ref>billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/new-montana-lawmaker-will-be-the-youngest-serving-state-legislator/article_7e451582-1b84-538d-bcb1-4f44819bae9b.html</ref> |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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Revision as of 00:25, 29 August 2019
Jacob Bachmeier | |
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| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 28th district | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Stephanie Hess |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 29, 1998 Havre, Montana |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Havre, Montana |
| Alma mater | Montana State University–Northern |
Jacob Bachmeier (born January 29, 1998) is a Democrat politician who in 2016 became the youngest person elected to public or federal office in US History at the age of 18 to the Montana House of Representatives[1]
Biography
Bachmeier was born in 1998 to Randy and Christine Bachmeier in Havre, Montana. He has five siblings.[2] He graduated from Havre High School and currently attends Montana State University–Northern.[3]
Bachmeier announced his run for the House in November 2015, when he was a senior in high school.[4][5] He turned 18 in January 2016, making him eligible for election, and picked fellow student Daniel Almas as his campaign manager.[6]
Bachmeier was elected with 53% of the vote, defeating incumbent Republican Stephanie Hess and becoming the youngest state legislator in the United States.[6] He also serves as Chair of the Hill County Democratic Central Committee.[7]
Personal life
Bachmeier resides in Havre. He is a Christian.[8] Bachmeier's great-grandfather, Charles Manuel, also served in the Legislature.[6]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jacob Bachmeier | 656 | 54.13 | |
| Democratic | Will Rawn | 556 | 45.88 | |
| Total votes | 1,212 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jacob Bachmeier | 2,231 | 53.45 | |
| Republican | Stephanie Hess | 1,943 | 46.55 | |
| Total votes | 4,174 | 100.00 | ||
References
- ^ billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/new-montana-lawmaker-will-be-the-youngest-serving-state-legislator/article_7e451582-1b84-538d-bcb1-4f44819bae9b.html
- ^ "House District 28: Hess vs. Bachmeier". Great Falls Tribune. October 14, 2016. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- ^ Hesse, Tom (January 27, 2017). "A Freshman Finds His Place in College and the Legislature". The Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- ^ Roley, Amanda (November 16, 2015). "EXCLUSIVE: 17 year old Bachmeier lists his top issues in state". KFBB FOX Montana. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- ^ "18-year-old Jacob Bachmeier bases future on politics". Havre Daily News. June 10, 2016. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- ^ a b c Fraser, Jayme (December 5, 2016). "New Montana lawmaker will be the youngest serving state legislator in America". Billings Gazette. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- ^ Ross, Alex (May 24, 2017). "Democrats elect Bachmeier Hill County chair". Havre Daily News. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- ^ "Jacob Bachmeier's Biography". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- ^ "MT State House 028 - D Primary 2016". Our Campaigns. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- ^ "MT State House 028 2016". Our Campaigns. Retrieved August 10, 2017.