Braxton Mitchell
Braxton Mitchell (Republican) Official legislative biography notes: Born 2000 in Whitefish; Columbia Falls High School graduate; attended Flathead Valley Community College; marketing and family business Montana Jerky Company; served in House since 2021; Majority Whip 2025; Agriculture chair.
“District 3 is who I am. I grew up in Columbia Falls and am working hard with the people and small businesses in our district to solve problems and bring about change in state government.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “Conservatives made a lot of reforms that were vetoed by 16 years of democrat governors. There is still a lot of work to do and I am working with my constituents and fellow legislators to be prepared to hit the ground running in 2023 and continue making government even more accountable and efficient.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “Joe Biden and unelected judges are taking away our states rights. They are responsible for inflation in every aspect of our economy and over turning our election security laws. I will continue fighting to loosen the grip the federal government and judiciary has on our states rights.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)Luca Welle
Luca Welle (Democratic) Luca Welle earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Montana in 2025. His career experience includes working as a substitute teacher.
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“I'm grateful for the opportunities I've had to serve my community over the years, including volunteering for the Citizen Science Program in Glacier National Park, serving on MT FWP's Future Fisheries Citizen Review Panel, and advocating for the environment with Citizens' Climate Lobby and UM Climate Response Club.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “I don't need to tell you how lucky we are to live in Montana. I also shouldn't need to tell you how increasingly challenging it is for many folks to afford living here, nor about how our public lands are under attack. I don't see these concerns being meaningfully addressed by our representatives; I'm going to change that.”
(Luca Welle campaign website) “Cost of living, property values, and healthcare costs continue to climb in Northwest Montana and elsewhere. We can't let longtime residents and our youth (our family, friends, and neighbors!) be pushed out by continued irresponsible development.”
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