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Kelly Flynn

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Kelly Flynn
Prior offices:
Montana House of Representatives District 70
Years in office: 2011 - 2019
Successor:Julie Darling (R)
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 8, 2016
Education
Bachelor's
Western Montana College, 1977
Personal
Religion
Christian: Protestant

Kelly Flynn (b. October 4, 1954) is a formerRepublican member of theMontana House of Representatives, representingDistrict 70 from 2011 to 2019.

Flynn was unable to run for re-election in2018 to theMontana House of Representatives because of term limits.

Flynn passed away on March 3, 2021.[1]

Biography

Flynn earned his bachelor's degree in English and Physical Education from Western Montana College in 1977. His professional experience included working as president of Hidden Hollow Hideaway Cattle and Guest Ranch, and as a teacher and coach at Manhattan High School.

Committee assignments

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Montana committee assignments, 2017
•Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Chair
•Natural Resources
•Taxation, Vice chair

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Flynn served on the following committees:

Montana committee assignments, 2015
•Taxation
•Natural Resources
•Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Chair

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Flynn served on the following committees:

Montana committee assignments, 2013
•Fish, Wildlife and Parks
•Human Services
•Taxation, Vice Chair

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Flynn served on the following committees:

Montana committee assignments, 2011
•Fish, Wildlife, and Parks
•Natural Resources
•Taxation

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according toBillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2018

See also:Montana House of Representatives elections, 2018

Kelly Flynn was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.

2016

See also:Montana House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for theMontana House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 14, 2016.

IncumbentKelly Flynn defeatedMerlyn Huso in the Montana House of Representatives District 70 general election.[2][3]

Montana House of Representatives, District 70 General Election, 2016
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    RepublicanGreen check mark transparent.pngKelly FlynnIncumbent69.25%4,038
    DemocraticMerlyn Huso30.75%1,793
Total Votes5,831
Source:Montana Secretary of State


Merlyn Huso ran unopposed in the Montana House of Representatives District 70 Democratic primary.[4][5]

Montana House of Representatives, District 70 Democratic Primary, 2016
PartyCandidate
    DemocraticGreen check mark transparent.pngMerlyn Huso (unopposed)


IncumbentKelly Flynn ran unopposed in the Montana House of Representatives District 70 Republican primary.[6][7]

Montana House of Representatives, District 70 Republican Primary, 2016
PartyCandidate
    RepublicanGreen check mark transparent.pngKelly FlynnIncumbent (unopposed)


2014

See also:Montana House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for theMontana House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014, and a general election took place onNovember 4, 2014. Thesignature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 10, 2014; minor party and independent candidates had until June 2, 2014, to file.Marla Clark was unopposed in the Democratic primary. District 68 incumbentKelly Flynn was unopposed in the Republican primary. Flynn defeated Clark in the general election. IncumbentKerry White (R) ran inDistrict 64.[8][9]

Montana House of Representatives, District 70 General Election, 2014
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    RepublicanGreen check mark transparent.pngKelly FlynnIncumbent72.8%3,231
    Democratic Marla Clark27.2%1,210
Total Votes4,441

2012

See also:Montana House of Representatives elections, 2012

Flynn won re-election in the2012 election forMontana House of Representatives, District 68. Flynn ran unopposed in the June 5 primary election and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11]

2010

See also:Montana House of Representatives elections, 2010

On November 2, 2010, Flynn won election to theMontana House of Representatives. Flynn defeated Terry Bannan in the June 8 primary by a margin of 1,473-654. She facedRobert Brastrup (D) in the November 2 general election.[12][13]

Montana House of Representatives, District 68 General Election (2010)
CandidatesVotes
Green check mark transparent.pngKelly Flynn (R)3,513
Robert Brastrup (D)1,329

Campaign finance summary

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Kelly Flynn campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2016Montana House of Representatives, District 70Won$11,156 N/A**
2014Montana House of Representatives, District 70Won$12,954 N/A**
2012Montana House, District 68Won$7,794 N/A**
2010Montana House, District 68Won$5,365 N/A**
Grand total$37,269 N/A**
Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2018

In 2018, theMontana State Legislature did not hold a regular session.


2017

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In 2017, theMontana State Legislature was in session from January 2 through April 28.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
Republican legislators are scored on whether they vote with the Republican Party.
Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on economic issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on issues pertaining to the interests of the construction industry.
Legislators are scored on bills related to the environment.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to agriculture.
Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
Legislators are scored on their votes on labor issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to property owners' interests.


2016

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2016, click [show].   

In 2016, theMontana State Legislature did not hold a regular session.


2015

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2015, click [show].   

In 2015, theMontana State Legislature was in session from January 5 through April 28.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
Republican legislators are scored on whether they vote with the Republican Party.
Legislators are scored on bills deemed important by MEA-MFT to the state teachers' union.
Legislators are scored on their votes on business and economic issues.
Legislators are scored on bills relating to conservation and the environment.
Legislators are scored on their votes for or against Montana Family Foundation's position.
Legislators are scored on bills relating to public land management and wildlife issues.
Legislators are scored on bills relating to reproductive health issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental conservation.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on bills relating to property rights.


2014

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2014, click [show].   

In 2014, theMontana State Legislature did not hold a regular session.


2013

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2013, click [show].   

In 2013, theMontana State Legislature was in session from January 7 to April 27.

Republican legislators are scored on whether they vote with the Republican Party.
Legislators are scored on bills deemed important by MEA-MFT to the state teachers' union.
Legislators are scored on their votes on business and economic issues.
Legislators are scored on conservative and environmental issues.
Legislators are scored by the Montana Contractors' Association on their votes on "environmental legislation, worker’s comp issues, repressive labor legislation and unfair business and employment practices."[14]
Legislators are scored on bills related to the environment.
Legislators are scored on their votes for or against Montana Family Foundation's position.
Legislators are scored by MontPIRG on their votes on "issues that best advance the public interest here in our state."
Legislators are scored on bills relating to noxious weed management in Montana.[15]
Legislators are scored on bills relating to reproductive health issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental conservation.
Legislators are scored on bills relating to property rights.


2012

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2012, click [show].   

In 2012, theMontana State Legislature did not hold a regular session.

Personal

Note: Pleasecontact us if the personal information below requires an update.
Flynn and his wife, Jill, have two children.

Recent news

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See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑Montana Standard, "Former state Rep. Kelly Flynn has died," March 5, 2021
  2. ↑Montana Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Filing List: Legislative," accessed August 22, 2016
  3. ↑Montana Secretary of State, "2016 Legislative General Election Canvass," accessed December 21, 2016
  4. ↑Montana Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Filing List: Legislative," accessed March 24, 2016
  5. ↑Montana Secretary of State, "2016 primary election - June 7, 2016," accessed June 7, 2016
  6. ↑Montana Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Filing List: Legislative," accessed March 24, 2016
  7. ↑Montana Secretary of State, "2016 primary election - June 7, 2016," accessed June 7, 2016
  8. ↑Montana Secretary of State, "2014 Candidate Filing List: Legislative," accessed October 29, 2014
  9. ↑Montana Secretary of State, "2014 Statewide Primary Election Canvass," accessed June 30, 2014
  10. ↑Montana Secretary of State, "2012 Legislative General Election Canvass," accessed February 13, 2014
  11. ↑Montana Secretary of State, "2012 Legislative Primary Election Canvass," accessed February 13, 2014
  12. ↑Montana Secretary of State, "Legislative Primary Canvass - June 08, 2010," accessed March 12, 2014
  13. ↑Montana Secretary of State, "2010 Legislative General Election Canvass," accessed March 12, 2014
  14. ↑Montana Contractors' Association, "Stronger Together: Political Representation," accessed November 5, 2015
  15. ↑Montana Weed Control Association, "2013 Legislative Report & Scorecard," accessed September 17, 2014
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Preceded by
Scott Sales (R)		Montana House of Representatives District 68
2011–2019		Succeeded by
Julie Dooling


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