Denise Baum
Denise Baum | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 45th district | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Katie Zolnikov |
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 47th district | |
| In office January 2, 2023 – January 6, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Kathy Kelker |
| Succeeded by | James Reavis |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Residence | Billings, Montana |
Denise Baum is an American politician from Montana. She is a Democratic member of the Montana House of Representatives representing District 45.[1] The district roughly covers the north-central area of Billings, Montana.
Baum first ran for office in the 2022 elections. The incumbent for the 47th district, Kathy Kelker, could not run due to term limits. Baum faced Republican challenger Thomas J. Madigan and won with 58% of the vote.[2]
Due to redistricting following the US census Baum ran for District 45 in the 2024 elections.[3] The 47th district was expanded and renamed the 45th district.[4][5] She defeated Republican Kassidy Olson with 53% of the vote.[6]
2023 Legislature
[edit]Baum represented the 47th district from Billings, Montana in the 68th Montana Legislature.[7] She served on three committees: State Administration and Veterans Affairs; Transportation; and Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. She also served as the vice chair of the Interim Transportation Committee that worked to bring the passenger rail to Montana.[7] She sponsored and passed HB362, which expanded crisis intervention team training.[7] She also sponsored HB301, which would add a penalty enhancement for those in possession of a firearm while committing felony drug trafficking offenses.[7]
2025 Legislature
[edit]In the 69th Montana Legislature Baum represented the 45th district. She was assigned as vice chair to the Transportation committee.[1] She also served on the Judiciary and Agriculture committees.
Personal life
[edit]Baum was born in West Allis, Wisconsin.[8] She received a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Mount Senario College.[8] Baum is currently a detective with the Billings, Montana police department.[9]
Electoral history
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Denise Baum | 1,897 | 58.64% | |
| Republican | Thomas J. Madigan | 1,338 | 41.36% | |
| Total votes | 3,235 | 100% | ||
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Rep. Denise Baum". Montana Free Press. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ "2022 General Election". Montana Secretary of State. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ "Home page". Montana Districting and Appointment Commission. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
- ^ Jacobsen, Christi (April 30, 2024). "FEDERAL PRIMARY 2024". Montana Secretary of State.
- ^ Kimbel-Sannit, Arren (February 13, 2023). "Explaining the why and the where of Montana's new legislative districts". Montana Free Press.
- ^ "2024 General Election". Montana Secretary of State. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ a b c d "REP. DENISE BAUM (D) – HD47". leg.mt.gov. Montana State Legislature. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
- ^ a b "Election 2024 Guide". Montana Free Press. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ Rogers, Rob (November 9, 2022). "Vote counting delays limit some final results in Montana Legislative races". Billings Gazette. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
