Barbara Bessette facts for kids
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Barbara Bessette
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| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 24th district |
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| In office January 7, 2019 – January 4, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Jean Price |
| Succeeded by | Steven Galloway |
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| 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.
