John Lewis (Montana politician)

John Lewis
Born 1978 (age 37–38)
Billings, Montana
Residence Helena, Montana
Alma mater Western Washington University
Occupation Political side, senator
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Melissa
Children 2
Website John Lewis for Montana

John Lewis (born 1978) is an American former top aide to Montana Senator Max Baucus. Lewis, a Democrat, ran for Congress in Montana's at-large congressional district.

Early life and education

Lewis was born in Billings, Montana and raised in Missoula, Montana, and lives with his wife and two children in Helena, Montana.[1] Lewis earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Western Washington University.[2]

Career

Lewis worked for Senator Baucus for twelve years, starting as a field organizer for Baucus's 2002 re-election campaign. Lewis then worked for five years as a legislative assistant, before becoming director of field operations for Baucus's 2008 campaign. Lewis became Baucus's deputy state director after the campaign, and was promoted to Baucus's state director in 2010.[2] On behalf of Baucus, Lewis in 2011 embarked on a trip to visit all 56 Montana counties and meet with the mayors of all 129 incorporated Montana towns.[1] Lewis ultimately met with 118 mayors, traveled more than 20,000 miles in his car.[3] Lewis was later criticized for this by the National Republican Congressional Committee, who set up a faux-campaign site alleging Lewis was "laying the groundwork for his (House) campaign by visiting every county in Montana on taxpayers' dime."[4]

Lewis ran for Montana's at-large congressional district seat in 2014. The seat was represented by Republican Congressman Steve Daines, who ran for the U.S. Senate.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 Johnson, Charles (July 17, 2013). "Baucus aide looking at U.S. House seat". Billings Gazette. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
  2. 1 2 Gazette Staff (February 19, 2010). "Baucus announces new state director; Kaiser moves to consulting firm". Billings Gazette. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
  3. ↑ Johnson, Charles S. (January 2, 2012). "Baucus director travels the state". Montana Standard. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
  4. ↑ NRSC. "John Lewis for Congress". Retrieved September 9, 2014.
  5. ↑ AP (August 26, 2013). "Lewis files to run for Montana's US House seat". The Montana Standard. Retrieved September 11, 2013.

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