Debo Powers is an American politician and former educator who served as a member of Montana House of Representatives for District 3 from 2019 to 2021.
Debo Powers | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 3rd district | |
| In office November 5, 2019 – January 4, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Zac Perry |
| Succeeded by | Braxton Mitchell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Polebridge, Montana |
| Alma mater | Florida State University |
| Occupation | Educator |
Early life and education
editPowers was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and attended Florida State University.[1]
Career
editPowers was a public school teacher. Powers was a school principal from 1998 to 2011.[2][3]
In October 2019, Powers was appointed to represent District 3 in the Montana House of Representatives, after former Representative Zac Perry resigned to attend graduate school.[4][2] Powers assumed office on November 5, 2019.[5] Powers never served a day in the Montana Legislature.
Powers ran for election to a full term in 2020. She was unopposed in the Democratic primary, but lost to Republican Braxton Mitchell in the general election by 20 points.[1]
In 2024, she won her election to a full term representing District 3, defeating Republican challenger Cathy Mitchell by a 3.6% margin. She will be sworn in in January 2025 and serve in the 69th Legislature 2025-2026.[6]
Personal life
editPowers lives in Polebridge, Montana.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Debo Powers". Ballotpedia.org. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
- ^ a b "House District 3 candidate Q&A: Debo Powers". missoulian.com. May 1, 2020. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
- ^ "Debo Powers' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
- ^ a b Scott, Tristan (October 29, 2019). "Commissioners Appoint Democrat Debo Powers to House District 3". Flathead Beacon. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
- ^ "MT State House 003 - Appointment". ourcampaigns.com. November 5, 2019. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
- ^ "Election results, with all precincts reporting". Hungry Horse News. November 13, 2024. Retrieved November 14, 2024.