Patricia Rae Peppers is an American politician who served as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from 2013 to 2021. When elected in 2012, Peppers defeated Republican incumbent Sterling Small by a margin of 1,399 to 1,080.[1]
Rae Peppers | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 41st district | |
| In office January 7, 2013 – January 4, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Sterling Small |
| Succeeded by | Rynalea Whiteman Pena |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Lame Deer, Montana, U.S. |
Montana House of Representatives
editElections
editIn 2012, Rae Peppers decided to run for Montana's 41st House District in the Montana House of Representatives. She was unopposed in the June Democratic primary, and in the general election she defeated incumbent Sterling Small 56%-44%. She ran unopposed in 2014 and was re-elected.
Tenure
editIn 2012, Peppers' son, Joshua Peppers, lost his right foot following an attack involving an IED while on duty with the U.S. Army in Afghanistan.[2] Subsequently, in 2013 she sponsored legislation (House Bill 447)[3] to provide scholarships for Montana Purple Heart recipients.[4]
Committee assignments
edit- House Appropriations Committee (2015)
- House Joint Appropriations Subcommittee on Long-Range Planning (2015)
Personal life
editShe is a member of the Crow Tribe and resides in Lame Deer, Montana.[4]
References
edit- ^ Lutey, Tom (7 November 2012). "Democrats pick up 7 Montana House seats". Billings Gazette. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
- ^ Irish, Carmen (9 August 2012). "Injured soldier from Lame Deer in recovery; fund set up". Billings Gazette. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
- ^ "Montana Legislature: Detailed Bill Information". Montana Legislative Branch. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
- ^ a b Daffron, Brian (5 September 2013). "Power Brokers V: The Plains States Show the Strength of Native Women". Indian Country Today Media Network. Retrieved 26 March 2014.