Fiona Nave is an American politician serving as a member of the

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from the 57th district. Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on January 4, 2021. In November 2022 she was re-elected to a second term. In April 2023 she was inducted into the Freedom Caucus of Montana.

Early life and education

Nave was raised in

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. She earned a

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degree in applied mathematics from

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Career

Nave served as an operations research analyst and computer specialist for the

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for 26 years. She has served as the chair of the

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Republican Central Committee since 2015 and was also a member of her local ambulance district. Nave was elected to the

in November 2020 and assumed office on January 4, 2021.

Personal life

Nave's husband, Brent Nave, worked as an engineer for the Navy. They have two children.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Nave, Fiona Living people People from Stillwater County, Montana California State Polytechnic University, Pomona alumni Republican Party members of the Montana House of Representatives Women state legislators in Montana 1954 births People from Columbus, Montana 21st-century American women politicians 21st-century members of the Montana Legislature