Jack Brian Uhde[1] (born 1957) is an American politician former in the state of Montana. In 1976, he was elected as a Democrat to the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 17 (Kalispell), and he served until 1980.
Jack B. Uhde | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 17th district | |
| In office 1977–1981 | |
| Preceded by | James A. Sloan |
| Succeeded by | Alison Conn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1957 (age 66–67) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary |
| Residence | Kalispell, Montana |
| Alma mater | University of Montana |
| Profession | real estate sales |
Uhde was elected at the age of 18, and is the youngest person ever elected to the Montana Legislature. He defeated incumbent representative James A. Sloan for the Democratic nomination.[2] At the time, he was a student at Flathead Valley Community College in public administration and employed at a local store in Kalispell. He also held jobs as a janitor and a cook, and in real estate sales.[3][4] He graduated from Flathead High School in 1975.[1]
During his time in the House, he served on the Judiciary Committee, Highways Committee, and as vice-chairman of the Education Committee. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science in 1979 from the University of Montana, while serving in the House. He was elected to a second term in 1978, and announced intentions to run for a third term in January 1980, but withdrew later that year in September, citing a desire to attend graduate school and join his wife in California where she would attend law school.[5][6] He was succeeded by Alison Conn, who was 19 years old at the time of her election.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b "Jack B. Uhde". The Missoulian. Missoula, Montana. October 28, 1976. p. 33. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
- ^ "Flathead Representative Defeated in Primary Race". The Missoulian. Missoula, Montana. June 2, 1976. p. 7. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "House District 17". The Missoulian. Missoula, Montana. June 1, 1978. p. 10. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
- ^ "Jack Uhde". The Daily Inter Lake. Kalispell, Montana. October 28, 1976. p. 21. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
- ^ "Young legislator won't run again". The Montana Standard. Butte, Montana. September 5, 1980. p. 3. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
- ^ "Uhde seeks re-election to state Legislature". The Missoulian. Missoula, Montana. January 16, 1980. p. 24. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
- ^ "Young faces in GOP house". The Montana Standard. Butte, Montana. November 9, 1980. p. 5. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
