Joe Balyeat (October 26, 1956 – October 4, 2022) was a former member of the Montana Legislature.[1] Balyeat was elected as a Republican to Senate District 34, representing Bozeman, Montana, in 2004. Previously, Balyeat served two terms in the Montana House.[2]
Joe Balyeat | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana Senate from the 34th district | |
| In office 2004 to June 2012 | |
| Succeeded by | Scott Sales |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 October 1956 Great Falls, Montana |
| Died | 4 October 2022 Bozeman, Montana |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Linda Lee |
| Residence | Bozeman, Montana |
| Alma mater | University of Montana |
| Occupation | CPA |
Balyeat resigned his Senate Seat in June 2012 to take on the Montana State Director role with Americans for Prosperity.[3] He would have been ineligible to run for re-election due to Montana's term limits.
Balyeat was found dead from natural causes in Truman Gulch on October 5, 2022.[4] Balyeat had been hunting and did not return when expected.
References
edit- ^ Bozeman Daily Chronicle. "Balyeat Resigns Senate Seat". Retrieved 19 August 2012.
- ^ Montana Legislature. "JOE BALYEAT (R)". Retrieved 4 April 2011.
- ^ Bozeman Daily Chronicle. "Balyeat tours as new Americans for Prosperity director". Retrieved 19 August 2012.
- ^ KBZK. "UPDATE: Hunter found dead near Truman Gulch identified". Retrieved 5 October 2022.