Blasdel is the Senate President, that body’s presiding officer.
Blasdel previously served in the House in 2013, 2011, 2009, and 2007, as well as the Senate in 2019, 2017, and 2015.
SD 4 election results
Last in-cycle for Senate election in 2018. House seats are elected every two years, Senate seats every four.
General election vote, 2018
Won by 29% (2,529 votes)
Party primary vote, 2018
Ran unopposed
Governor vote in district, 2020
Won by 23% (2,582 votes)
Voting statistics
Of 1,904 Senate floor votes involving bills:
92%With majority of Senate lawmakers
97%With majority of GOP caucus
59%With majority of Dem. caucus
Blasdel has been absent or excused for 1 votes.
Bills sponsored
| SJ 28: Study of Flathead River erosion | Passed |
| SB 30: Repeal credit for interest differentials for loans by utilities and banks | Passed |
| SB 45: Repeal new or expanded industry credit | Passed |
| SB 49: Generally revise gambling laws | Passed |
| SB 184: Montana Entrepreneur Magnet Act Exempts shareholders of Montana-grown businesses from paying capital gains taxes on stock options | Passed |
| SB 231: Revise exempt well laws related to family transfer parcels | Failed |
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Committee assignments
- Senate Rules
- Senate Local Government
- Senate Fish and Game
- Senate Taxation
News coverage
MTFP stories involving this lawmaker
Gianforte administration calls for tax cuts to lure out-of-state entrepreneurs
2/11/21
Pro-public health and anti-mask contingents hold concurrent rallies on opening day
1/4/21
2021 Legislature convenes in a crowded Capitol
1/4/21
COVID and the Capitol
11/19/20
Newly elected lawmakers pick leaders for 2021 session
11/18/20
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