Gary Branae

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Gary Branae
Montana State Senate District 27
Incumbent
Assumed office 2008
Current term ends 2012
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Legislator
Website	Senate website

Gary Branae (b. March 20, 1944) is a Democratic member of the Montana Senate, representing District 27.

Education

Branae earned his BS from Montana State University, Bozeman, in 1966. He then received his MS Montana State University, Billings, in 1980.

Professional experience

Branae was an Educator for Red Lodge Public School from 1966 to 1969. He then worked as a Teacher for Puyallup Public School from 1969 to 1972. He was also a Teacher/Counselor for Billings Public Schools from 1972 to 1999. From 1999 to 2000 he was a Counselor for Rocky Mountain College. He was a Youth Director for American Lutheran Church from 2001 to 2006.

Political experience

Branae served in the Montana State Legislature from 2000 to 2008. He then joined the Montana State Senate in 2008. He has served in that position since, representing the 27th district.

Committee membership

• Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation Committee, Montana Senate
• Education and Cultural Resources Committee, Montana Senate
• Taxation Committee, Montana Senate

Personal life

Branae and his wife, Linda, have two children.

External links

• Official Montana State Senate website
• Project Vote Smart biography
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000

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