Tyson Running Wolf

American politician
Tyson Running Wolf
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
from the 16th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 7, 2019
Preceded bySusan Webber
Personal details
BornBrowning, Montana, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseLona
Children7
EducationUniversity of Montana (BS)

Tyson T. Running Wolf is a Native American politician serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 16th district. Elected in November 2018, he assumed office on January 7, 2019.[1][2]

Early life and education

Earlier in his life, Running Wolf worked as an outdoor guide.[3] He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in forest research management from the University of Montana in 2001.[2]

Career

Running Wolf was first elected to represent District 16 in the Montana House of Representatives in 2018. He was re-elected in 2020.[1]

Running Wolf sits on the following committees:[4]

  • Fish, Wildlife, and Parks
  • State Administration
  • Education

Electoral record

2018 general election: Montana House of Representatives, District 16[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Tyson Running Wolf 2,039 61.4%
Republican K. Webb Galbreath 1,280 38.6%

Personal life

Running Wolf is a member of the Blackfeet Nation.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Tyson Runningwolf". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 20 June 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Tyson Running Wolf's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 20 June 2020.
  3. ^ a b Mabie, Nora (21 November 2019). "'The trip never quits': Rep. Tyson RunningWolf stands for Indigenous people". Great Falls Tribune. Retrieved 20 June 2020.
  4. ^ "Rep. Tyson Runningwolf". Montana State Legislature. Retrieved 20 June 2020.
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