Neil Duram

Neil Duram
Member of the
Montana House of Representatives
Assumed office
January 6, 2025
Preceded bySteve Gunderson
Constituency2nd district (2018–2025)
1st district (2025–present)
Personal details
Born1969 (age 55–56)
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceEureka, Montana
EducationUniversity of Montana
Military service
Allegiance United States
 State of Washington
Branch/service  Air National Guard

Neil Duram is an American politician from Montana. Duram is a Republican member of Montana House of Representatives representing District 1.[1][2]

Career

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On November 6, 2018, Duram won the election unopposed and became a Republican Representative for District 2.[3][4] In 2020 he defeated Lori Ramesz to retain his seat.[5] For the 2022 election he again ran unopposed.

Due to redistricting following the US census Duram ran for District 1 in the 2024 elections.[6] He defeated Democratic challenger Dakota Adams 5,541 to 1,388.[2]

Personal life

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Duram lives in Eureka, Montana.[7] He previously was a Montana Highway Patrol trooper and in 2025 is the chief of the Eureka Police Department.[8]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Representative Neil Duram". Montana Legislature. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
  2. ^ a b "2024 Election Results". Montana Secretary of State. Montana. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
  3. ^ "MT State House 002". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
  4. ^ "Neil Duram's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
  5. ^ "Copper Book: Lawmakers of Montana, Legislative Session of 2021". Montana State Legislature. Montana Legislative Services Division. p. 37. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  6. ^ "Home page". Montana Districting and Appointment Commission. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
  7. ^ "Legislative Races Beginning to Take Shape as Candidate Filing Opens". flatheadbeacon.com. January 15, 2020. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
  8. ^ Drew, Micah (October 6, 2024). "Youth Versus Experience in House District 1". Flathead Beacon. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
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