Tyson Runningwolf

Tyson T. Runningwolf is a Democrat representing District 16 in the Montana House of Representatives.

Tyson Runningwolf
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
from the 16th district
Assumed office
January 7, 2019[1]
Personal details
BornBrowning, Montana[2]
Spouse(s)Lona[2]
Children7[2]
ResidenceBrowning, Montana[2]
Alma materUniversity of Montana[2]

Early life

Earlier in his life, Runningwolf worked as an outdoor guide.[3] He earned a Bachelor's degree in Forest Research Management from the University of Montana in 2001.[2]

Runningwolf is a member of the Blackfeet Nation.[3]

Political career

Runningwolf was first elected to represent District 16 in the Montana House of Representatives in 2018, and is running for re-election in 2020.[1]

Runningwolf 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 Runningwolf 2,039 61.4%
Republican K. Webb Galbreath 1,280 38.6%
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References

  1. "Tyson Runningwolf". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 20 June 2020.
  2. "Tyson Running Wolf's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 20 June 2020.
  3. 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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