Delwyn Orin Gage (born November 28, 1930) is an American politician, accountant, and businessman who served in the Montana Senate from 1982 to 1998, representing the 5th legislative district of Montana as a Republican.[1][2][3] He served as Senate Majority Leader from 1989 to 1991.[a]

Delwyn Gage
Majority Leader of the Montana Senate
In office
1989–1991
Preceded byFred Van Valkenburg
Succeeded byFred Van Valkenburg
Member of the Montana Senate
from the 5th district
In office
1982–1998
Personal details
Born
Delwyn Orin Gage

(1930-11-28) November 28, 1930 (age 93)
Calvin, North Dakota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseSarah Marlene Brenchley
Residence(s)Bigfork, Montana, U.S.
Alma materBrigham Young University
ProfessionPolitician, accountant, businessman
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Marine Corps
Battles/warsKorean War

Early life and education

edit

Gage was born in Calvin, North Dakota on November 28, 1930. He attended Brigham Young University.[4]

Career

edit

Gage served in the Korean War as a member of the United States Marine Corps.

Gage served in the Montana Senate from 1982 to 1998, representing the 5th legislative district of Montana as a Republican. He served as Senate Majority Leader from 1989 to 1991.

Gage ran unopposed in the 1990 Montana Senate elections.[5]

Outside of politics, Gage worked as an accountant and businessman.

Political positions

edit

Gage received an 88% rating from the National Federation of Independent Business in 1996.[6]

Personal life

edit

Gage currently resides in Bigfork, Montana. He previously resided in Cut Bank, Montana.

Gage is married to Sarah Marlene Brenchley.[4]

Electoral history

edit
1990 Montana Senate District 5 general election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Delwyn Gage 4,082 100.0
Total votes 4,082 100.0
Republican hold

Notes

edit
  1. ^ According to Vote Smart, Gage served as Senate Majority Leader from 1989 to 1990.

References

edit
  1. ^ "Montana Legislative Leadership 1889 - Present". Montana Legislature. November 13, 2008. Archived from the original on December 5, 2009. Retrieved June 18, 2016 – via Wayback Machine.
  2. ^ "MINUTES MONTANA SENATE 51st LEGISLATURE" (PDF). July 12, 1989. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  3. ^ "MINUTES MONTANA SENATE 52nd LEGISLATURE" (PDF). February 7, 1991. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Delwyn Gage's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  5. ^ "1990 GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS -- Legislative Candidates" (PDF). Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  6. ^ "Delwyn Gage's Ratings and Endorsements". Vote Smart. Retrieved December 8, 2015.
edit