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 by | Fred Van Valkenburg |
| Succeeded by | Fred Van Valkenburg |
| Member of the Montana Senate from the 5th district | |
| In office 1982–1998 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Delwyn Orin Gage November 28, 1930 Calvin, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sarah Marlene Brenchley |
| Residence(s) | Bigfork, Montana, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University |
| Profession | Politician, accountant, businessman |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
Early life and education
editGage was born in Calvin, North Dakota on November 28, 1930. He attended Brigham Young University.[4]
Career
editGage 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
editGage received an 88% rating from the National Federation of Independent Business in 1996.[6]
Personal life
editGage currently resides in Bigfork, Montana. He previously resided in Cut Bank, Montana.
Gage is married to Sarah Marlene Brenchley.[4]
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Delwyn Gage | 4,082 | 100.0 | ||
| Total votes | 4,082 | 100.0 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
Notes
edit- ^ According to Vote Smart, Gage served as Senate Majority Leader from 1989 to 1990.
References
edit- ^ "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.
- ^ "MINUTES MONTANA SENATE 51st LEGISLATURE" (PDF). July 12, 1989. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
- ^ "MINUTES MONTANA SENATE 52nd LEGISLATURE" (PDF). February 7, 1991. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
- ^ a b "Delwyn Gage's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ "1990 GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS -- Legislative Candidates" (PDF). Retrieved March 13, 2023.
- ^ "Delwyn Gage's Ratings and Endorsements". Vote Smart. Retrieved December 8, 2015.
External links
edit- Profile from Vote Smart
