Mark Blasdel

Mark Blasdel (born June 21, 1976) was a Republican member of the Montana Legislature from 2007 to 2023. For eight years he served in the Montana House of Representatives, where he served as the speaker of the House from 2013 to 2015. Following his term in the Montana House, Blasdel was elected to the Montana Senate for eight years. He served as president pro tempore of the Montana Senate from 2019 to 2021 and president of the Montana Senate from 2021 to 2023.

Mark Blasdel
President of the Montana Senate
In office January 4, 2021 – January 2, 2023
Preceded by	Scott Sales
Succeeded by	Jason Ellsworth
President pro tempore of the Montana Senate
In office January 7, 2019 – January 4, 2021
Preceded by	Bob Keenan
Succeeded by	Jason Ellsworth
Member of the Montana Senate from the 4th district
In office January 5, 2015 – January 2, 2023
Preceded by	Jon Sonju
Succeeded by	John Fuller (Redistricted)
52nd Speaker of the Montana House of Representatives
In office January 7, 2013 – January 5, 2015
Preceded by	Mike Milburn
Succeeded by	Austin Knudsen
Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 10th district
In office January 3, 2007 – January 5, 2015
Preceded by	Bernie Olson
Succeeded by	Mark Noland
Personal details
Born	(1976-06-21) June 21, 1976 (age 49) Kalispell, Montana, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Renae
Residence(s)	Kalispell, Montana
Education	Flathead Valley Community College University of Nevada, Reno (BA)

During his legislative career, he represented the Somers area.^[1][2]

Early life

He graduated from Flathead High School, attended Flathead Valley Community College, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in hospitality and business administration from the University of Nevada, Reno.^[1][3][4]