Delwyn Gage
Delwyn Gage | |
|---|---|
| Majority Leader of the Montana Senate | |
| In office 1989–1991 | |
| Preceded by | Fred Van Valkenburg |
| Succeeded by | Fred Van Valkenburg |
| Member of the Montana Senate from the 5th district | |
| In office 1982–1998 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Delwyn Orin Gage November 28, 1930 Calvin, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | July 8, 2025 (aged 94) Billings, Montana, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sarah Marlene Brenchley |
| Residence(s) | Bigfork, Montana, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University |
| Profession | Politician, accountant, businessman |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
Delwyn Orin Gage (November 28, 1930 – July 8, 2025) was an American politician, accountant, and businessman who served in the Montana Senate from 1982 to 1998, representing the 5th legislative district of Montana as a Republican.[1][2][3] He served as Senate Majority Leader from 1989 to 1991.[a]
Early life and education
Gage was born in Calvin, North Dakota on November 28, 1930. He attended Brigham Young University.[4]
Career
Gage served in the Korean War as a member of the United States Marine Corps.
Gage served in the Montana Senate from 1982 to 1998, representing the 5th legislative district of Montana as a Republican. He served as Senate Majority Leader from 1989 to 1991.
Gage ran unopposed in the 1990 Montana Senate elections.[5]
Outside of politics, Gage worked as an accountant and businessman.
Political positions
Gage received an 88% rating from the National Federation of Independent Business in 1996.[6]
Personal life
Gage resided in Bigfork, Montana. He previously resided in Cut Bank, Montana.
Gage was married to Sarah Marlene Brenchley, who pre-deceased him. They had six children.[4]
Gage died in Billings, Montana on July 8, 2025, at the age of 94.[7]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Delwyn Gage | 4,082 | 100.0 | ||
| Total votes | 4,082 | 100.0 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
Notes
- ^ According to Vote Smart, Gage served as Senate Majority Leader from 1989 to 1990.
References
- ^ "Montana Legislative Leadership 1889 - Present". Montana Legislature. November 13, 2008. Archived from the original on December 5, 2009. Retrieved June 18, 2016 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ "MINUTES MONTANA SENATE 51st LEGISLATURE" (PDF). July 12, 1989. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
- ^ "MINUTES MONTANA SENATE 52nd LEGISLATURE" (PDF). February 7, 1991. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
- ^ a b "Delwyn Gage's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ "1990 GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS -- Legislative Candidates" (PDF). Retrieved March 13, 2023.
- ^ "Delwyn Gage's Ratings and Endorsements". Vote Smart. Retrieved December 8, 2015.
- ^ "Delwyn Orin Gage Obituary". Smith FunerAL CHAPEL. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
External links
- Profile from Vote Smart