Ralph Heinert

Ralph Heinert Jr. is a former American engineer and politician from Montana. Heinert is a former Republican member of Montana House of Representatives.

Ralph Heinert
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
from the 1st district
In office
January 2005 – December 2008
Preceded byCarol Lambert
Succeeded byGerald Bennett
Personal details
Born (1944-08-26) August 26, 1944
Belle Fourche, South Dakota
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Rita Heinert
Children3
ResidenceLibby, Montana
OccupationEngineer, Politician

Early life

On August 26, 1944, Heinert was born in Belle Fourche, South Dakota.[1]

Education

In 1967, Heinert earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City, South Dakota.[1]

Career

In 1967, Heinert became an Engineer for American Oil Company, until 1968. In 1968, Heinert was an Engineer for Anaconda Forest Products, until 1972. In 1975, Heinert became a Project Engineer for Champion International Corporation. In 1981, Heinery became a Manager at Champion International Corporation, until 2000.[1]

On November 2, 2004, Heinert won the election and became a Republican member of Montana House of Representatives for District 1. Heinert defeated Eileen J. Carney and Russell D. Brown with 48.71% of the votes. Heinert won by 49 votes.[2][3] On November 7, 2006, as an incumbent, Heinert won the election and continued serving District 1. Heinert defeated Eileen J. Carney and Russell D. Brown with 47.70% of the votes.[4][5][1]

Personal life

Heinert's wife is Rita Heinert. They have three children. Heinert and his family live in Libby, Montana.[1]

See also

References
  1. "Ralph Heinert Jr.'s Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
  2. "MT - State House 001". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2004. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
  3. Dennison, Mike (October 29, 2006). "Thumbnail sketches of key legislative races to watch". helenair.com. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
  4. "MT - State House 001". ourcampaigns.com. November 7, 2006. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
  5. "Tony Berget plans to run for County Commissioner". libbymt.com. January 24, 2008. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
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