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The Real Clear Politics polling average gives GOP challenger Tim Sheehy a 7 point lead over Democrat incumbent Jon Tester. RCP also gives Ryan Zinke (R) a 6 point lead over Monica Tranel (D) in the MT 1st District House race, and Troy Downing (R) a whopping 21 point lead over John Driscoll (D) in…
Editors note: Candidates on the November 5 ballot for Great Falls/Cascade County HD23 are Republican Eric Tilleman and Democrat Sandor Hopkins. Tilleman did not respond to our request for a candidate profile. Who I am: I grew up in an Air Force family, yet have lived most of my life in Great Falls. I graduated…
Editors note: Candidates on the November 5 ballot for Great Falls/Cascade County HD19 are Republican Hannah Trebas and Democrat Jane Weber. Trebas did not respond to our request for a candidate profile. Jane WeberCandidate for House District 19 I have lived in HD 19 for over 35 years. Like most people, I want our grandchildren…
Editors note: Candidates on the November 5 ballot for Cascade County Commission are Republican Eric Hinebauch and Democrat Don Ryan. Ryan did not respond to our request for a candidate profile. Republican Rae Grulkowski has filed as a write-in candidate. I am 5th generation Montanan, that grew up on the Hi-Line near Chinook, MT. My…
Editors note: Candidates on the November 5 ballot for Great Falls/Cascade County HD25 are Republican Steve Gist and Democrat James Rickley. Gist did not respond to our request for a candidate profile. James RickleyComposer | Musician | ProducerEducator | Teacher | PrincipalSuperintendent | LeaderConsensus Builder Montana House Of Representatives District 25Cascade CountyDistrict 25 for 22…
Editors note: Candidates on the November 5 ballot for Great Falls/Cascade County HD22 are Republican George Nikolakakos and Democrat Ronald Paulick. Ronald K Paulick708 56 St SoGreat Falls, MTDemocratic Candidate House District 22 Born near Trenton, NJ. College education MSU 1970-74 and Penn State 1974–76. Married 1975 to a Fort Shaw sweetheart met in MSU…
Editors note: Candidates on the November 5 ballot for Great Falls/Cascade County HD21 are Republican Ed Buttrey and Democrat Lela Graham. Graham did not respond to our request for a candidate profile. Personal Bio: I am a 4th generation Montanan, born in Helena and raised in Great Falls. I have a degree in Electrical Engineering,…
Editors note: Candidates on the November 5 ballot for Great Falls/Cascade County HD20 are Republican Melissa Nikolakakos and Democrat Rina Moore. Moore did not respond to our request for a candidate profile. Name: Melissa NikolakakosOffice Sought: House District 20Occupation: TeacherAge: 41Family: Husband (George) Daughters (Story, Reagan, Melody, Abigail)Education: BA, University of Montana (Education)Organizational affiliations: Girl…
Editors note: Today E-City Beat begins publishing the local candidate profiles provided by those who responded to our request. Kevin’s life revolves around education, the outdoors and freedom. He moved his family to Great Falls later in 2016. He and his wife have a 6-year-old adopted boy. Kevin and his wife Annie opened a family…