Clarena Brockie

Clarena Brockie
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
from the 32nd district
In office
January 7, 2013 – January 5, 2015
Preceded byTony Belcourt
Succeeded byBruce Meyers
Personal details
Born1949 (age 76–77)
Havre, Montana
PartyDemocratic
Alma materMontana State University–Northern
University of Arizona

Clarena Brockie (born 1949, in Havre, Montana[1]) was a Democratic member of the Montana House of Representatives who represents the 32nd District. She defeated former Representative Tony Belcourt by three votes, 371 to 368, in the 2012 election.[2] She was defeated in 2014 by Bruce Meyers.[3]

Political career

Brockie first entered politics in 2012 standing for the 32nd district of the Montana House of Representative. She stood against incumbent Representative Tony Belcourt. In the Democratic primary election, Brockie won with a majority of 3 votes with her getting 371 to Belcourt's 368. Belcourt demanded a recount in five counties. Due to the difference being more than the requirement for a free recount, Belcourt had to put up a $664.47 bond in each county. After the recount, the results were unchanged and Brockie was nominated as the Democratic nominee. Due to the Republican Party or any third party not putting up a candidate, Brockie was declared elected in an uncontested contest.[4]

During her term in the House, she oversaw the introduction of bison to the Native American reservations within her district.[5] In the 2014 election, she faced off against Republican Bruce Meyers. Meyers unseated Brockie by 711 to 671 votes.[6]

Personal life

Brockie received a Bachelor's degree from Northern Montana College (now Montana State University–Northern) and a Master's degree from the University of Arizona.[1] She resides in Hays, Montana, on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, and serves as Dean of Student Affairs at Aaniiih Nakoda College having previously served as a tribal college administrator at Fort Belknap Indian Community College.[1][6] She is a Native American.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Leeds, Tim (June 1, 2012). "House District 32 primary candidates". Havre Daily News. Archived from the original on March 27, 2014. Retrieved March 26, 2014.
  2. ↑ Jensen, Melissa (July 10, 2012). "Clarena Brockie wins HD 32 recount". Beartooth NBC. Archived from the original on March 28, 2014. Retrieved March 26, 2014.
  3. ↑ Jamieson, Rachel (June 10, 2020). "Meyers, Windy Boy face off in rematch for House District 32: Jonathan Windy Boy". Havre Daily News. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Recount done: Brockie beats Belcourt". Havre Weekly Chronicle. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  5. 1 2 Boyce, Dan (October 14, 2013). "On Montana Reservation, A Mixed Reception For Bisons' Return". 90.5 WESA. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  6. 1 2 Murray, David. "Republicans record solid gains in legislative races". Great Falls Tribune. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
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