Courtenay Sprunger
Courtenay Sprunger | |
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| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 7th district | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Garner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1981 (age 43–44) |
| Residence(s) | Kalispell, Montana, U.S. |
| Occupation | Owner and CEO of Big Sky Public Relations |
Courtenay Sprunger is an American politician and public relations executive, serving in the Montana House of Representatives for District 7 since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, Sprunger is the owner of Big Sky Public Relations in Kalispell.[1] She was elected in 2022, after defeating Democratic nominee Angela Kennedy in the general election.[2] Sprunger was one of four Republicans that voted against an amendment to the 2025 Montana legislature's joint rules that would have prohibited transgender individuals from entering certain Capitol bathrooms.[3] Later, Sprunger voted in favor of HB121 (2025), a bill which more broadly provided privacy in certain restrooms, changing rooms, and sleeping quarters according to their biological gender.[4][5]
Sprunger ran for re-election in 2024. She defeated Arthur Fretheim with 65% of the vote.[6] Public education and housing affordability were a major focus of the election.[7]
Sprunger is a graduate of Vanguard University.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Meet the candidate: Courtenay Sprunger, Republican for HD-7". Daily Inter Lake. October 22, 2022. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- ^ Drew, Micah (October 11, 2022). "House District 7 Offers Choice Between Two Political Newcomers". Flathead Beacon. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- ^ Sagner, Denali (2024-12-03). "Effort to Ban Transgender Lawmakers from State Capitol Bathrooms Fails". Flathead Beacon. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
- ^ "Montana HB121 (2025) Roll Call Vote". LegiScan. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ "Montana Legislature Bill Tracking - HB121". Montana Legislature. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ "2024 Election Results". Montana Secretary of State. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- ^ a b Dresser, Maggie (September 23, 2024). "Kalispell Legislator Courtenay Sprunger and Special Education Teacher Arthur Fretheim to Face Off in House Race". Flathead Beacon. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
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