Jade Sooktis
Jade Sooktis | |
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| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 41st district | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Gayle Lammers |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Lame Deer, Montana |
Jade Sooktis is an American politician from Montana. She is a Democratic Party member of the Montana House of Representatives for District 41.[1] The district includes Big Horn County and part of Rosebud County.
Sooktis first ran for office in the 2024 election. Incumbent Gayle Lammers sought a position in the Montana State Senate. She defeated Republican challenger Da Wallowing Bull with 56% of the vote.[2] For the legislative session she was assigned to the State Administration and Human Services committees.[1]
She is a member of the American Indian Caucus.[3]
In February 2025, she was one of three Native American legislators to walk out of a speech by Senator Tim Sheehy.[4] Sooktis, along with Senator Jacinda Morigeau and Representative Shelly Fyant, walked out in response to Sheehy's refusal to apologize for disparaging comments he made about Indigenous people.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Rep. Jade Sooktis". Montana Free Press. Retrieved 28 March 2025.
- ^ "2024 General Election". Montana Secretary of State. Retrieved 28 March 2025.
- ^ Mabie, Nora (March 13, 2025). "American Indian Caucus touts success at Legislature's halfway point". Montana Free Press. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
- ^ Dempsey, Liz (February 20, 2025). "Native American Legislators Walk Out During Sen. Sheehy's Speech". Char-Koosta News. Retrieved 28 March 2025.