Tim Babcock

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Timothy Milford Babcock

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign State Governor
Date of Birth October 27, 1919
Date of Death April 7, 2015 (Age: 95)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Tim Babcock graduated from high school and served in World War II, earning a Bronze Star Medal for his actions. He then pursued a career in public service, eventually becoming governor of Montana. Babcock proposed a three-percent sales tax to support the state government and chaired the Western Governors' Conference. After his political career, he worked in the private sector as a vice president and lobbyist for Occidental Petroleum, and later served on the National Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere.

Political Ideas

Tim Babcock's political identity is marked by a blend of pragmatic fiscal conservatism with an unexpected advocacy for environmental regulation. His tenure as governor saw him propose a sales tax to stabilize state finances, yet he also chaired the Western Governors' Conference and was appointed to a key environmental advisory committee. Babcock's involvement in the Watergate scandal further complicates his ethical profile, revealing a willingness to operate within morally ambiguous political landscapes.

Campaigns
1968: Montana State Governor

Election History

Montana gubernatorial election, 1968

116,432 votes (41.87%)

Loss

Winner: Forrest H. Anderson

Republican Primary results

50,369 votes (55.10%)

Win
1964: Montana State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

Montana gubernatorial election, 1964

144,113 votes (51.29%)

Win

Republican Primary results

56,425 votes (100.00%)

Win