John Brenden

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John Brenden
Montana State Senate District 18
Incumbent
Assumed office 2008
Current term ends 2012
Political party	Republican
Profession	Real Estate Agent
Website	Senate website

John Brenden is a Republican member of the Montana Senate, representing District 18.

Education

Brenden earned his BA in Political Science/Philosophy from Concordia College in 1963. He also attended the University of Montana in 1963. He attended Graduate Studies at Adams State College from 1963 to 1964 and at Pacific Lutheran University from 1964 to 1965.

Professional experience

Brenden was owner/operator of Scobey/Plentywood/Sidney/Williston from 1968 to 1988. He is currently owner/operator of Brenden Farms in Scobey, Montana. He is also a Real Estate Agent.

Political experience

Brenden was Chairman of the Montana Republican Party from 1983 to 1987. He was a Montana Council Member for the Governor's Office on the Northwest Power Planning Council from 1989 to 1993. He served in the Montana State Senate from 1993 to 1994 and again from 2008 to the present. He represents the 18th district.

Committee membership

• Finance and Claims Committee, Montana Senate
• Fish and Game Committee, Montana Senate
• Rules Committee, Montana Senate
• State Administration Committee, Montana Senate

Personal life

Brenden and his wife, Carol, have three children.

External links

• Official Montana State Senate website
• Project Vote Smart biography
• Campaign Contributions: 2008

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