Matt Rosendale
American politician (born 1960)
Matthew Martin Rosendale (born July 7, 1960) is an American politician. He is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Montana since 2021. He was the Montana State Auditor from 2017 until 2021. Rosendale was state senator from 2013 to 2017. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Matt Rosendale | |
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 Official portrait, 2021 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Montana | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Greg Gianforte |
| Succeeded by | Troy Downing (elect) |
| Constituency | At-large district (2021–2023) 2nd district (2023–present) |
| Auditor of Montana | |
| In office January 2, 2017 – January 3, 2021 | |
| Governor | Steve Bullock |
| Preceded by | Monica Lindeen |
| Succeeded by | Troy Downing |
| Member of the Montana Senate from the 18th district | |
| In office January 7, 2013 – January 2, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | John Brenden |
| Succeeded by | Steve Hinebauch |
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 38th district | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – January 7, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Dennis Getz |
| Succeeded by | Alan Doane |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Matthew Martin Rosendale July 7, 1960 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) |
Jean Rosendale (m. 1985) |
| Children | 3, including Adam |
| Signature |  |
| Website | House website |
Rosendale was born in Baltimore, Maryland. Rosendale studied at Chesapeake College. Rosendale served in the Montana House of Representatives.
In July 2017, Rosendale announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate.[1] He won the Republican nomination, but lost the general election by less than 2% to Democratic incumbent Jon Tester in November 2018.
In 2020, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives, replacing Greg Gianforte.
References
change- ↑ Fraser, Jayme (July 31, 2017). "Montana auditor says he'll challenge Tester for US Senate seat". Independent Record.