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Last updated 5:26 PM Jun 22, 2021

Sen. Chris Pope

Democrat
Representing SD 31
East Bozeman

Pope previously served in the House in 2019 and 2015.

SD 31 election results

Last in-cycle for Senate election in 2020. House seats are elected every two years, Senate seats every four.

General election vote, 2020

(D) CHRISTOPHER POPE(R)66%34%
Won by 33% (5,422 votes)

Party primary vote, 2020

(D) CHRISTOPHER POPE100%
Ran unopposed

Governor vote in district, 2020

(D) COONEY(R)(L)64%33%
Won by 31% (5,312 votes)

Voting statistics

Of 1,905 Senate floor votes involving bills:
66%With majority of Senate lawmakers
59%With majority of GOP caucus
97%With majority of Dem. caucus
Pope has been absent or excused for 0 votes.
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Bills sponsored

SJ 12: Interim study of electric transportation in Montana
From Chris Pope (D)Bill text
Failed
SJ 33: Interim study of Montana electric grid capacity
Passed
SB 291: Establish rate design for electric transportation charging stations
Failed
SB 292: Establishing a utility energy conservation standard
Failed
SB 293: Revising property tax laws related to electric generation
Failed
SB 313: Provide for local option tax: Montana Tax Fairness and Rural Revenue Initiative
Failed
SB 340: Advanced meter infrastructure act
Failed
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Committee assignments

  • Senate Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs
  • Senate Local Government
  • Senate Energy and Telecommunications

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