Jenny Eck is an American politician who served as a member of the

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. She was elected to House District 79, includes the

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area. In 2016, Eck was selected as the Montana Director of the

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. Eck served as a

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of the House during the 2015–2016 session.

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1979 births 21st-century American women politicians Living people Democratic Party members of the Montana House of Representatives Smith College alumni Women state legislators in Montana 21st-century members of the Montana Legislature {{Montana-politician-stub