Debo Powers
Debo Powers | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 3rd district | |
| Assumed office November 5, 2019 (appointed) | |
| Preceded by | Zac Perry |
| Succeeded by | Braxton Mitchell (elect) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Polebridge, Montana |
| Alma mater | Florida State University |
| Occupation | Educator, politician |
Debo Powers is an American politician and former educator from Montana. Powers is a Democrat member of Montana House of Representatives for District 3.
Early life
Powers was born in Philadelphia, and attended Florida State University.[1]
Career
Powers was a public school teacher. In 1998, Powers became a school principal, until 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] On November 5, 2019, Powers began serving District 3.[5][1]
Powers is the President-Elect of Montana Wilderness Association.[6]
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.[1]
Personal life
Powers lives in Polebridge, Montana. [4]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "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.
- ^ "Board of Directors". wildmontana.org. Retrieved August 16, 2020.