title: Kenneth Walsh (politician)
text: # Kenneth Walsh (politician)
  
  Kenneth M. Walsh is an American politician serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 71st district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 4, 2021.
  
  ## Early life and education
  
  Walsh was born in Stockton, California. He earned a bachelor's and master's degree from Montana State University.
  
  ## Career
  
  Prior to entering politics, Walsh was the CEO of Ruby Valley Bank. He was also the manager of the Northern International Livestock Exposition and Rodeo. Walsh was elected to the Montana House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 4, 2021. Walsh lives in Twin Bridges, Montana.
  
  ## Electoral history
  
  ### 2020
  
  2020 Montana State House District 71 Republican primary :
  
  | Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
  | - | - | - | - | - |
  | | Republican | Kenneth Walsh | 2,482 | 75.69% |
  | | Republican | Cindy Younkin | 797 | 24.31% |
  | Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 3,279 | 100% |
  
  2020 Montana State House District 71 general election :
  
  | Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
  | - | - | - | - | - |
  | | Republican | Kenneth Walsh | 5,653 | 74.40% |
  | | Democratic | Ian Root | 1,945 | 25.60% |
  | Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,598 | 100% |
  | | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |
  
  ### 2022
  
  2022 Montana State House District 71 Republican primary :
  
  | Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
  | - | - | - | - | - |
  | | Republican | Kenneth Walsh | 2,474 | 100.00% |
  
  2022 Montana State House District 71 general election :
  
  | Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
  | - | - | - | - | - |
  | | Republican | Kenneth Walsh | 5,215 | 100.00% |
  | | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |
  