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Barbara Bessette
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
from the 24th district
In office
January 7, 2019 – January 4, 2021
Preceded by Jean Price
Succeeded by Steven Galloway
Personal details
Born Belt, Montana
Nationality American
Political party Democratic
Residence Great Falls, Montana
Alma mater Montana State University – Billings
Occupation Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
Website Official legislator site: https://leg.mt.gov/legislator-information/roster/individual/5083

Barbara Bessette is an American politician from the state of Montana. She served as a member of the Montana House of Representatives, which is part of Montana's state government. She represented District 24.

Barbara Bessette's Public Service

Before she was elected to the Montana House of Representatives, Barbara Bessette worked in Great Falls, Montana. She was a specialist who helped people make healthy choices. She also worked with groups that aimed to keep the community safe and healthy.

Election to the Montana House

In 2018, Barbara Bessette ran for a seat in the Montana House of Representatives. She was the only candidate from the Democratic Party for District 24.

In the main election, she ran against Mike McNamara, a candidate from the Republican Party. Barbara Bessette won the election with 52.4 percent of the votes. She began her term in January 2019 and served until January 2021.

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