Patricia Rae Peppers is an American politician who served as a member of the

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from 2013 to 2021. When elected in 2012, Peppers defeated

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incumbent Sterling Small by a margin of 1,399 to 1,080.

Montana House of Representatives

Elections

In 2012, Rae Peppers decided to run for Montana's 41st House District in the

. 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

In 2012, Peppers' son, Joshua Peppers, lost his right foot following an attack involving an IED while on duty with the

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. Subsequently, in 2013 she sponsored legislation (House Bill 447) to provide scholarships for Montana

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recipients.

Committee assignments

*House Appropriations Committee (2015) *House Joint Appropriations Subcommittee on Long-Range Planning (2015)

Personal life

She is a member of the

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and resides in

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References

External links

Official legislative webpage
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