Katie Zolnikov
Katie Zolnikov | |
|---|---|
| Speaker pro tempore of the Montana House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Rhonda Knudsen |
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 44th district | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Larry Brewster |
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 45th district | |
| In office October 5, 2020 – January 6, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Zolnikov |
| Succeeded by | Denise Baum |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1997 (age 28–29) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Daniel Zolnikov |
Katie Zolnikov is an American politician serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing House District (HD) 44 since January 2025. The district includes Shepherd, Montana and part of the Billings Heights neighborhood of Billings. She is a Republican.[1]
Zolnikov previously represented the HD 45 (2020-2025). She was appointed to succeed her husband Daniel Zolnikov in the 45th district after he resigned from the House in 2020.[2][3] She ran unopposed in the November 2020.[4][5] She was again unopposed in the 2022 elections.[6] In 2023, Zolnikov served as chairperson of the House Committee on Energy, Technology and Federal Relations.[7]
Due to redistricting following the 2020 U.S. census, Zolnikov ran to represent the 44th district in the 2024 elections.[8] She was once again unopposed.[9] She was assigned as chair for the ethics committee for the legislative session.[1]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Katie Zolnikov | 2,088 | 100.00% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Katie Zolnikov | 4,996 | 100.00% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Katie Zolnikov | 2,034 | 100.00% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Katie Zolnikov | 3,564 | 100.00% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Katie Zolnikov | 1,803 | 100.00% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Katie Zolnikov | 4,508 | 100.00% | |
References
- ^ a b "Rep. Katie Zolnikov". Montana Free Press. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ Lutey, Tom. "Katie Zolnikov replaces husband in Billings Heights House district". The Billings Gazette. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
- ^ Journalism, Austin Amestoy University of Montana School of. "Young Republican lawmakers chart their own course in Montana legislature". Sidney Herald. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
- ^ "Copper Book: Lawmakers of Montana, Legislative Session of 2021". Montana State Legislature. Montana Legislative Services Division. p. 63. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ^ a b "2020 General Election - November 3, 2020". Election Results at MT.gov. Montana Secretary of State. p. 2. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
- ^ a b "2022 General Election - November 8, 2022". Election Results at MT.gov. Montana Secretary of State. p. 2. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
- ^ "Rep. KATIE ZOLNIKOV (R) - HD45". Montana Legislature. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ "Home page". Montana Districting and Appointment Commission. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ a b "2024 General Election". Election Results at MT.gov. Montana Secretary of State. p. 2. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
- ^ "2020 Legislative Primary Election Canvass" (PDF). Montana Secretary of State. p. 9. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
- ^ "2022 Legislative Primary Election Canvass". Montana Secretary of State. p. 10. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
- ^ "2024 Legislative Primary Election Canvass". Montana Secretary of State. p. 9. Retrieved 16 March 2026.