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What was the case against Wittich?

Wittich was accused of coordinating with and taking illegal corporate donations from American Tradition Partnership, a self-described lobbying group against the "radical environmentalist agenda" that was then known as Western Tradition Partnership. State law bans a corporation from spending money to support or oppose candidates or parties. Had the claim been upheld in court at that time, Wittich could have been removed from his Senate seat and barred from running in the 2014 election. Wittich responded with a counterclaim accusing Motl of participating in a conspiracy with former commissioner Jim Murry, state Sen. Bruce Tutvedt (R) and 20 others to have him ousted.

How much did Art Wittich raise in 2006?

Wittich lost the election for the Montana State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Wittich raised a total of $36,586. [ show]Montana State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions. Top contributors to Art Wittich's campaign in 2006.

Was Art Wittich up for election?

Wittich was not up for election to the Montana State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Wittich raised a total of $0. [ show]Montana State Senate 2012 election - campaign contributions. Top contributors to Art Wittich's campaign in 2012.

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Biography

Art Wittich (born 1957) was a Republican member of the Montana Legislature. He was elected from State Senate District 35, representing Bozeman, Montana, in 2010 to 2016.
He graduated from Utah State University with a BS in Economics/Environmental Studies and a JD from University of Montana.
In 2016 Wittich was found guilty of having accepted illegal campaign contributions from the Nati…

Noteworthy Events

Committee Assignments

Sponsored Legislation

  • Civil action
    In May 2014, Jonathan Motl (D), the Montana Commissioner of Political Practices, filed a civil action against Wittich and eight other Republican candidates who ran in the 2010 elections. Wittich was accused of coordinating with and taking illegal corporate donations from American …
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Elections

  • 2015 legislative session
    At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Wittich served on the following committees:
  • 2013-2014
    In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Wittich served on the following committees:
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Campaign Donors

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Personal

  • 2016
    1. See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2016 Elections for the Montana House of Representativestook place in 2016. The primary election was held on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 14, 20…
  • 2014
    1. 1.1. See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2014 Elections for the Montana House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates …
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See Also

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External Links

  • Note: Please contact us if the personal information below requires an update. Wittich and his wife, Candace, have two children.
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