Former Sen. John Walsh

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Summary

WALSH, John E., (1960 - ) Senate Years of Service: 2014- Party: Democrat WALSH, John E., a Senator from Montana; born November 3, 1960, in Butte, Mont.; graduated Butte High School, 1979; attended Carroll College, Helena, Mont.; B.S., State University of New York, Albany, N.Y., 1990; M.A., U.S. Army War College, Carlisle, Pa., 2007; served in the Montana National Guard 1979-2012, obtaining the rank of brigadier general and earning the Bronze Star and Combat Infantryman’s badge; lieutenant governor of Montana 2013-2014; appointed as a Democrat to the United States Senate on February 9, 2014, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Max Baucus, and took the oath of office on February 11, 2014.

Biographical

Full Name: John E. Walsh
Gender: Male
Pronunciation: jahn walsh
Date of Birth: Nov. 3, 1960 (age: 63)
Place of Birth: Butte, Mont.
Religion: Catholic
Hometown: Butte, Mont.
Place of Residence: Helena, Mont.
Previous Occupation: Soldier

Wikipedia

Family:

Married: Janet Walsh educator

2 children: Michael, Taylor

Campaign Links:

X (Twitter), campaign

Facebook, campaign

Social Networking:

X (Twitter), official

Education

U.S. Army War College - Master's, strategic studies, revoked (2007)

Activities and notes: Degree revoked on Oct. 10, 2014 due to plagiarism.
University at Albany, State University of New York - BS (1990)
Butte (Mont.) High School - Diploma (1979)
Carroll College - Attended

Office History

Congressional Offices:

U.S. Senate (Feb. 11, 2014-Jan. 5, 2015) Retired

Member, U.S. Senator for Montana

Employment History

State of Montana (July 2013-Feb. 2014)

Lieutenant Governor

Associated Organizations

Election campaign:

Walsh for Montana

Military History

Montana Army National Guard (1979-Dec. 2012)

Adjutant General

Awards and Honors:

Army Valorous Unit Award
Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon
Army Service Ribbon
Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Iraqi Campaign Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Meritorious Service Badge
Combat Infantry Badge
Bronze Star

Official Signature

Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2014 (Amendment)
Election Candidate: 2013
New Hire: 2014
Termination: 2015
Warning: 2014, 2014
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Congressional Staff

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Office Median Annual Salary: $89,595.07
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Staffer leaves Walsh's office for government affairs job

Posted by Jenna Ebersole on Dec. 16, 2014
A legislative assistant for Sen. John Walsh (D-Mont.) has found a new home outside the closing office and on the other side of the revolving door. read more
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Posted by Jenna Ebersole on Oct. 24, 2014
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