31 Facts About Denny Rehberg

Dennis Ray Rehberg was born on October 5,1955 and is an American politician and member of the Republican Party.

Denny Rehberg served as the lieutenant governor of Montana from 1991 to 1997 and as the US representative for from 2001 to 2013.

Denny Rehberg subsequently became a co-chairman at Mercury, a Washington DC lobbying firm.

In 2024, Denny Rehberg ran for US Congress in Montana's 2nd congressional district, but was defeated in the Republican primary.

Denny Rehberg was born in Billings, Montana, the son of Patricia Rae and Jack Dennis Denny Rehberg.

Denny Rehberg attended Billings West High School and Montana State University before transferring to Washington State University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in public administration.

From 1996 to 2001, Denny Rehberg managed the Denny Rehberg Ranch near Billings.

Denny Rehberg oversaw a herd of 500 cattle and 600 cashmere goats.

In 1982, Denny Rehberg returned to farming, until running for the State House in 1984.

Denny Rehberg was elected then to the Montana State House of Representatives from 1985 to 1991, where he served three terms for the 88th district.

Denny Rehberg defeated eight term incumbent Harrison Fagg in the Republican primary.

Denny Rehberg was the only freshman member to serve on the House Appropriations Committee.

Denny Rehberg declined to run for a fourth term to his state legislative seat in 1990.

Denny Rehberg was succeeded by Royal C Johnson in the State House.

In July 1991, Denny Rehberg was appointed lieutenant governor by Governor Stan Stephens.

Denny Rehberg was elected to a full term in 1992.

Denny Rehberg chaired the Drought Advisory Committee and the Task Force credited with reforming Worker's Compensation, the Montana Rural Development Council, and several health care initiatives.

Denny Rehberg stepped down from his post to run for US Senate.

Denny Rehberg was succeeded as lieutenant governor by fellow Republican Judy Martz.

Denny Rehberg voted for the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.

Denny Rehberg served on the Military Quality of Life and Foreign Operations Subcommittees of the powerful House Committee on Appropriations.

Denny Rehberg describes himself as "a lifelong steward of the land".

Denny Rehberg voted against the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 and against the Securing America's Future Energy Act of 2001.

Denny Rehberg is currently one of the foremost critics on keeping the gray wolf on the endangered species list.

On environmental issues, Denny Rehberg has been given low ratings by interest groups.

Denny Rehberg opposes same-sex marriage, and supports a constitutional amendment defining marriage as between one man and one woman.

On February 6,2011, Denny Rehberg announced that he would challenge Senator Jon Tester in 2012.

Denny Rehberg ran in 2024 in the primary for Montana's 2nd congressional district, which was held by Representative Matt Rosendale.

Denny Rehberg was criticized by foreign policy experts and human rights activists over the fact that he previously lobbied as a registered foreign agent at the firm Mercury Public Affairs for Hikvision, a Chinese state-owned video surveillance company that was sanctioned by the US government for aiding China's government in the detainment and surveillance of Uyghur Muslims in the Xinjiang Autonomous Region in China.

Denny Rehberg married his high school sweetheart, Jan, a water attorney who represents farmers and ranchers.

Denny Rehberg was given a four-year deferred sentence, probation, paid $4,000 in restitution and a $25,000 fine.