Election Guide '22
The candidates and issues on Montana's 2022 ballot
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Lost Republican primary for Public Service Commission District 5 in June 2022
Dean Crabb
Retired utility worker
None available
Active candidates in race
Dean Crabb is a retired lineman living in Marion.
Crabb, 54, received an associate degree in electricity theory from Los Angeles Valley College and spent more than 20 years working as a lineman for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. Prior to that, he worked in other regulated industries including water, gas and fiber.
This is Crabb’s first run for an elected office. He is married and has three sons.
This biography is based on an interview with the candidate.
MTFP coverage
Reporting on this candidate published by the Montana Free Press newsroom.
Campaign finance
Campaign finance reporting for this race is done through Montana's Commissioner of Political Practices. That data can be accessed through the COPP's Campaign Electronic Reporting System Dashboard.
On the issues
MTFP didn't put a formal issue questionnaire before candidates in the primary for this race.
Election results
June 7 Republican primary vote
31%
29%
Count reported by Montana secretary of state as of 7/19/22