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Labor leader Jim Larson was re-elected to a two-year term as chair of Montana’s Democratic Party today. Jacquie Helt was re-elected as vice chair. Larson defeated Louise Bruce of Dillon by just 25 votes. My sources report that Nancy Keenan lobbied for and got the executive board she wanted, with only two members from rural areas.
The Montana Democratic Party issued this statement from Larson:
Montana Democrats are committed to moving our state forward, and I’m ready to take on the job to make sure we do. The upcoming election is important to the future of our state, and with the excitement and energy coming out of today’s convention, I’m sure Democrats will win up and down the ballot. I’m excited to serve as Chairman of the Montana [Democratic] Party, and look forward to a successful 2016 election.
Labor, now in firm control of the Montana Democratic Party, must work hard not to repeat the mistakes that resulted in the John Walsh debacle.