Alan Hale | |
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Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 77th district | |
In office 2011–2013 | |
Preceded by | Scott Mendenhall |
Succeeded by | Kirk Wagoner |
Personal details | |
Born | February 24, 1953 McNary, Arizona |
Died | April 23, 2016 East Helena, Montana |
Political party | Republican |
Profession | business owner |
Alan Hale (February 24, 1953 — April 23, 2016) was an American political figure who served as a Republican member of the Montana Legislature. He was elected to House District 77[1] which represents the Jefferson County area.[2] Hale gained attention when he argued that DUI laws are harmful to small business owners.[3][4][5]
Born in McNary, a census-designated place in Arizona, Hale was elected in 2010 to represent District 77 in the Montana House of Representatives.[6][7] In 2012, however, he lost the Republican primary to Kirk Wagoner.[2]
Alan Hale died at his home in East Helena two months past his 63rd birthday.[8] He and his wife Gail were the parents of five children.[9][10]