Kristen Juras

American politician

Kristen Juras (née Gustafson; born October 16, 1955) is an American businesswoman, attorney, law professor, and politician. She is the 37th Lieutenant Governor of Montana since 2021. She is a Republican.[1]

Kristen Juras
37th Lieutenant Governor of Montana
Assumed office
January 4, 2021
GovernorGreg Gianforte
Preceded byMike Cooney
Personal details
Born
Kristen Gustafson

(1955-10-16) October 16, 1955 (age 68)
Conrad, Montana, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Children3
RelativesWylie Gustafson (brother)
EducationUniversity of Montana (BA)
University of Georgia (JD)

Juras was first elected in November 2020 and assumed office on January 4, 2021.[2]

References change

  1. Drake, Phil (March 1, 2020). "Gianforte names Great Falls attorney Kristen Juras as lieutenant governor running mate". Great Falls Tribune. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  2. Larson, Seaborn; Kuglin, Tom. "Gianforte, 1st GOP governor in 16 years, sworn in". Helena Independent Record.