HELENA — Montana State Senator and Congressional candidate Mark Sweeney died Friday night in his home in Philipsburg, according to his statement family.
Sweeney, 62, was the current state senator representing Philipsburg. At that time of his death was Sweeney one of three Democratic candidates running in basic for Montana new eastern constituency. Representative of his family said Sweeney died of natural causes.
Sweeney family said he was “beloved father, husband and public servant people of Montana”.
Election commissions are expected to send out primary ballots voters this week. Sweeney’s name is most likely remain on ballot because the members of the election commission had completed list of names of candidates about a month ago.
Sweeney is born in Butte but moved to Miles City with his family graduated from high school there as an infant and attended Miles Community College and Western Montana College. He earned degree in natural resource management. He spent most of of his career as a fisheries expert with State Department of Fish, wildlife and parks, work in Glendive, Libby and Anaconda.
family asked for seclusion while they mourn and celebrate Sweeney.
Republicans and Democrats in Montana posts reviews of Sweeney. death on social media:
Sharla and I are deeply saddened by the news. of Mark Sweeney has passed away and we offer our condolences to him family.
Mark was a Montanian through and through, setting politics to the side work to a better life of everyone who called last best place home. He will be missed.
— Senator John Tester (@SenatorTester) May 7, 2022
dedicated husbandfather and public servant, representative Mark Sweeney always put Montana first.
Susan and I pray for his wife Sue, their two daughters and his family and loved ones.
— Governor Greg Gianforte (@GovGianforte) May 7, 2022
Statement by Senate President Mark Blasdel on passage of Senator Mark Sweeney:
“I am shocked and saddened by the news of the death of Senator Sweeney. He was devoted public servant and respected by the Montans on both sides of political corridor. #mtleg #mtpol
— Montana Senate Republican Party (@MTSenateGOP) May 7, 2022
So sad to hear of loss of Senator Mark Sweeney. He dedicated his life to serving Montana and will be greatly missed. Sending love and healing him family and community.
— Cora Neumann (@CoraforMT) May 7, 2022
I’m absolutely devastated to hear of passage of Mark Sweeney.
Mark was the epitome of all good about Montana. Maddie and I send prayers and good wishes to him family and loved ones.
— Wilmot Collins (@CollinsWilmot) May 7, 2022
Montana lost good one. Mark was selfless public servant, ardent admirer of Montana and all her glory great husband and dad and best cousin guy might ask for. rice.twitter.com/xHN1E5jZFJ
— Mike Cooney (@CooneyforMT) May 7, 2022
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