Jacob Bachmeier
Jacob Bachmeier | |
|---|---|
| Member of theMontana House of Representatives from the 28th district | |
| In office January 2, 2017 – January 4, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Stephanie Hess |
| Succeeded by | Ed Hill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 29, 1998 Havre, Montana,U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Montana State University–Northern |
Jacob Bachmeier(born January 29, 1998) is an American politician who served in theMontana House of Representativesfrom 2017 through 2021. A member of theDemocratic Party,Bachmeier was elected to office at the age of 18, making him the youngest person ever to be elected to the Montana House of Representatives.[1]
Biography
[edit]Bachmeier graduated fromHavre High Schooland attendedMontana State University–Northern.[2][3]
Political career
[edit]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 an eligible candidate for Montana public office, and picked fellow student Daniel Almas as his campaign manager.[1]
Bachmeier was elected with 53% of the vote, defeating incumbent RepublicanStephanie Hess.[1]He was reelected in 2018 with 59% of the vote. In 2017, he was elected chair of theHill CountyDemocratic Central Committee.[6]
In January 2020, Bachmeier announced he would not run for a third term.[7]
In 2022, Bachmeier ran for a seat in theMontana Senate,seeking to represent District 12 inGreat Falls.He lost to RepublicanWendy McKamey.[8]
Personal life
[edit]Bachmeier is a Christian.[9]His great-grandfather,Charles Manuel,also served in theMontana Legislature.[1]
Electoral history
[edit]| 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
[edit]- ^abcdFraser, Jayme (December 5, 2016)."New Montana lawmaker will be the youngest serving state legislator in America".Billings Gazette.RetrievedAugust 10,2017.
- ^Hesse, Tom (January 27, 2017)."A Freshman Finds His Place in College and the Legislature".The Chronicle of Higher Education.RetrievedAugust 10,2017.
- ^"House District 28: Hess vs. Bachmeier".Great Falls Tribune.October 14, 2016.RetrievedAugust 10,2017.
- ^Roley, Amanda (November 16, 2015)."EXCLUSIVE: 17 year old Bachmeier lists his top issues in state".KFBB FOX Montana.RetrievedAugust 10,2017.
- ^"18-year-old Jacob Bachmeier bases future on politics".Havre Daily News.June 10, 2016.RetrievedAugust 10,2017.
- ^Ross, Alex (May 24, 2017)."Democrats elect Bachmeier Hill County chair".Havre Daily News.RetrievedAugust 10,2017.
- ^Hann, Derek (January 20, 2020)."Bachmeier announces he will not run in 2020".Havre Daily News.RetrievedMarch 27,2020.
- ^"Montana Election Results 2022".The New York Times.November 8, 2022.RetrievedJuly 13,2023.
- ^"Jacob Bachmeier's Biography".Project VoteSmart.RetrievedAugust 10,2017.
- ^"MT State House 028 - D Primary 2016".Our Campaigns.RetrievedAugust 10,2017.
- ^"MT State House 028 2016".Our Campaigns.RetrievedAugust 10,2017.
- 1998 births
- 21st-century American legislators
- Candidates in the 2022 United States elections
- Christians from Montana
- Democratic Party members of the Montana House of Representatives
- Living people
- Montana State University–Northern alumni
- People from Havre, Montana
- Politicians from Great Falls, Montana
- 21st-century Montana politicians