Sen. Russ Tempel
Republican
Representing SD 14
Chester, Havre, Fort Benton
Tempel previously served in the Senate in 2019 and 2017.
SD 14 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 1% (132 votes)
Party primary vote, 2018
Won by 5% (149 votes)
Governor vote in district, 2020
Won by 25% (2,543 votes)
Voting statistics
Of 1,890 Senate floor votes involving bills:
91%With majority of Senate lawmakers
89%With majority of GOP caucus
64%With majority of Dem. caucus
Tempel has been absent or excused for 15 votes.
Bills sponsored
| SB 5: Establish a memorial highway designation | Passed |
| SB 9: Provide for motorcycle filtering | Passed |
| SB 284: Generally revise county gravel pit permitting | Passed |
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Committee assignments
- Senate Education and Cultural Resources - Majority Vice Chair
- Senate Energy and Telecommunications
- Senate Taxation
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