Five Montana Democrats are running in June 5 primary election for a chance to unseat first-term incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte in the Nov. 6 general election. The Montana Free Press surveyed the five candidates to see where they stand on 10 key issues. The candidates were asked to respond in 50 words or fewer to each question. Below are their responses, edited only for length and style. Continue Reading →
Grant Kier
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Gianforte’s challengers introduce themselves
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MISSOULA — Five Democratic candidates vying for the party’s nomination and the chance to challenge freshman Rep. Greg Gianforte this November took turns on the podium Thursday night, introducing themselves to a packed house at the University of Montana. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Montana, News, Congressional race, Democrats, Grant Kier, Jared Pettinato, John Heenan, Kathleen Williams
Moss says she will seek U.S House seat
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Lynda Moss, a former Democratic state senator from Billings, announced on Wednesday that she plans to be a candidate for Montana’s only congressional seat. In a press release, Moss said she will officially announce her candidacy this Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Toucan Gallery, 2505 Montana Ave. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Montana, News, Grant Kier, Greg Gianforte, John Heenan, Lynda Moss, Ryan Zinke, Tom Woods
Former land trust director running for U.S. House seat
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Over many years, Grant Kier has worked with farmers and ranchers, conservationists and roughnecks. He has helped find middle ground between often opposing groups and closed deals worth millions of dollars. On Tuesday, the former well-site geologist and director of Five Valleys Land Trust entered Montana’s race for Congress, looking to win the seat currently occupied by freshman Rep. Greg Gianforte. Billings attorney and restaurant owner John Heenan has also entered the race as a Democrat. (more…) Continue Reading →