John Lewis (Montana politician)
| John Lewis | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1978 (age 45–46) Billings, Montana |
| Residence | Helena, Montana |
| Alma mater | Western Washington University |
| Occupation | Political side, senator |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Melissa |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | John Lewis for Montana |
John Lewis (born 1978) is an American former top aide to Montana Senator Max Baucus. Lewis, a Democrat, ran for Congress in Montana's at-large congressional district.
Early life and education
Lewis was born in Billings, Montana and raised in Missoula, Montana, and lives with his wife and two children in Helena, Montana.[1] Lewis earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Western Washington University.[2]
Career
Lewis worked for Senator Baucus for twelve years, starting as a field organizer for Baucus's 2002 re-election campaign. Lewis then worked for five years as a legislative assistant, before becoming director of field operations for Baucus's 2008 campaign. Lewis became Baucus's deputy state director after the campaign, and was promoted to Baucus's state director in 2010.[2] On behalf of Baucus, Lewis in 2011 embarked on a trip to visit all 56 Montana counties and meet with the mayors of all 129 incorporated Montana towns.[1] Lewis ultimately met with 118 mayors, traveled more than 20,000 miles in his car.[3] Lewis was later criticized for this by the National Republican Congressional Committee, who set up a faux-campaign site alleging Lewis was "laying the groundwork for his (House) campaign by visiting every county in Montana on taxpayers' dime."[4]
Lewis ran for Montana's at-large congressional district seat in 2014. The seat was represented by Republican Congressman Steve Daines, who ran for the U.S. Senate.[5]
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External links
- Montanans for Lewis official campaign site
- John Lewis at DMOZ
