Dennis Lenz

American politician
Dennis Lenz
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
from the 53rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 2, 2017
Preceded bySarah Laszloffy
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
from the 50th district
In office
January 7, 2013 – January 5, 2015
Preceded byTom McGillvray
Succeeded byVirginia Court
Personal details
Born
Dennis Robert Lenz
Political partyRepublican
SpouseDeanna
Children2

Dennis Robert Lenz is an American politician serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 53rd district. Elected in November 2016, he assumed office in January 2017. Lenz had previously served in the House from 2013 to 2015.

Education

Lenz earned a certificate in pastoral ministry from the Yellowstone Valley Bible Institute and another in ranch management from Texas Christian University.[1]

Career

Since 1984, Lenz has worked as a self-employed farmer. From 1984 to 2016, he was a captain in the Billings Fire Department.[2] Lenz was a candidate for the Montana House of Representatives in 2010, losing to incumbent Democrat Margaret MacDonald. He ran again in 2013, defeating Democratic nominee Deborah Willis. He served for one term and was defeated by Democrat Jessica Karjala in 2014. Lenz was re-elected to his old seat in 2016, defeating Jordan Matney.[3]

Personal life

Lenz and his wife, Deanna, have two children.[2]

References

  1. ^ Dennis Lenz's Biography
  2. ^ a b "Dennis Lenz HD 53". The Billings Gazette. 9 October 2016. Retrieved 2021-04-27.
  3. ^ "Dennis Lenz". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-04-27.
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