Background
Mercer, John A. was born on January 21, 1957 in Missoula, Montana, United States.
Mercer, John A. was born on January 21, 1957 in Missoula, Montana, United States.
University of Montana (Bachelor of Arts, 1979). Northwestern University (Juris Doctor, 1982). Articles Editor, Northwestern Journal of International Law and Business, 1981-1982.
Elected, Montana House of Representatives, since 1984.
Private practice, Polson, Montana, 1982. Member Montana House of Representatives, since 1984, minority whip, 1989-1990, minority leader, 1991-1992, house speaker, 1993—2000, member rules committee, member legislation administrative committee. Governor board member Montana St. University.
Married Tine Mercer; children: Thomas, Michael.