HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Former state Sen. Ryan Zinke of Whitefish is running as a Republican for Montana’s open U.S. House seat in 2014. Here are some biographical details on Zinke.
NAME: Ryan Zinke
AGE: 52 (Born Nov. 1, 1961).
EDUCATION: BS from University of Oregon (1984); MBA from National University (1990); MS from the University of San Diego (2001).
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: Served in Montana State Senate from 2008-2012, chaired the Senate Education Committee and served on the Senate Finance and Claims Committee. Campaigned for lieutenant governor in 2012 as Neil Livingstone’s running mate.
MILITARY: U.S. Navy SEAL, 23 years.
FAMILY: Married to Lolita Hand for 21 years. They have two sons and a daughter.
SOCIAL MEDIA: On Twitter @RyanZinke and https://www.facebook.com/ryanzinke . Website: https://www.ryanzinke.com/
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