Jade Bahr (born December 28, 1988) is a Democratic Party politician and was a member Montana House of Representatives from District 50 who has served between 2019 and 2021.[1][2][3][4]
Jade Bahr | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 50th district | |
| In office January 7, 2019 – January 4, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Virginia Court |
| Succeeded by | Mallerie Stromswold |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 28, 1988 Crow Agency, Montana |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic Socialists of America |
| Alma mater | University of Montana |
Early life and education edit
Bahr was born in Crow Agency, Montana, and was raised in Billings, Montana. She graduated from Billings Senior High School, and spent her summers living on the Crow Indian Reservation with her grandparents.[5][6] After high school, Bahr earned a bachelor's degree in sociology with an emphasis in inequalities and social justice from the University of Montana at Missoula.[1][7]
She is an enrolled member of the Northern Cheyenne tribe.[6]
Career edit
She began her interest in social services after working as a receptionist at a foster-care network for Native American youth. She continued to work for programs targeted toward at-risk youth at organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters, New Day Youth Group home and Day Treatment, and also Missoula Parks and Recreation summer camps & after-school programs.[6]
She also worked as a mental health support worker for the Urban Indian Health and Wellness Center. She has worked with adults with disabilities in supported living and supported employment services as a vocational specialist and community coordinator.[8]
Political career edit
Bahr's committee assignments for the 2019-20 legislative session included: Human Services, Legislative Administration, and State Administration.[9]
Electoral history edit
In the 2018 general election, Bahr was endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America, AFL–CIO, the Montana Conservation Voters, Carol's List and others.[6]
Bahr lost her bid for re-election to Mallerie Stromswold in the 2020 general election.[10]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jade Bahr | 1,778 | 53.8 |
| Republican | Quentin Eggart | 1,437 | 40.8 |
| Libertarian | Nathan McKenty | 190 | 5.4 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jade Bahr | 622 | 68.2 |
| Democratic | Joshua Bradshaw | 290 | 31.8 |
Sponsored legislation edit
Bahr sponsored five bills during the 2019 legislative session and three of which were signed into law:[11]
- HB 466: Fund a Native American language and culture online course through the MT Digital Academy.
- HB 468: To require state agencies to coordinate for disability integrated employment programs.
- HB 498: Allow probationers and parolees to use medical marijuana.[12]
- HB 632: To require economic impact reports for reservations.[3]
- HB 748: Establish the Minnie Spotted-Wolf memorial highway.[3]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2020-10-15.
- ^ "Jade Bahr - Legislator Details". Montana State Legislature. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
- ^ a b c "It's Time to Fight Back! Defend Jade Bahr from Attacks!". The Montana Post. 2019-04-23. Retrieved 2020-04-16.
- ^ "Jade Bahr". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
- ^ "Western Native Voice Community Spotlight: Jade Bahr & Barbara Bessette | WORC". www.worc.org. Retrieved 2020-04-16.
- ^ a b c d "Jade Bahr: Progressive Montana Indigenous Woman's Voice Running For Office". The Real News Network. November 2018. Retrieved 2020-04-16.
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2020-04-16.
- ^ "Jade Bahr, HD 50, Democrat". The Billings Gazette. 12 October 2018. Retrieved 2020-10-15.
- ^ "Jade Bahr". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-04-16.
- ^ "Jade Bahr". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-01-08.
- ^ "Jade Bahr | Tracking the 2019 Legislature". apps.montanafreepress.org. Retrieved 2020-04-16.
- ^ AMY BETH HANSON (March 2019). "Montana House passes measure on medical pot for probationers". Montana Standard. Associated Press. Retrieved 2020-04-16.