Montana State House District 6

“I'm Darren Fix, and I'm running for House District 6. I've spent over 30 years as a computer programmer, and the job taught me a habit I bring to everything: dig into a problem until you understand the root cause, work with everyone who's affected until you agree on a real solution, and then build it. My motto at the keyboard has always been: I take your pain, make it mine, then make it go away. You can't solve a problem until you take responsibility for the outcome. That's how I'd serve in Helena.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)

“The job is to pass laws that make Montanans' lives better, to provide a constitutional check on the executive branch, and to be a clear-eyed steward of the public's money. It also means listening to neighbors back home — the people whose lives your votes touch — and being transparent about how you vote and why. And it means following the same rules you write for everyone else. That's the spirit behind my first bill, the PAC-officer ban: if I expect you to follow the rules, I have to follow them too.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)

“I'd like to be remembered as someone who showed up - for kids in foster care, for families in hospice, for neighbors who needed an effective voice in Helena and didn't have one. If I can leave Montana a little better than I found it, that's enough. And if the PAC-officer ban I plan to introduce is still on the books a generation from now — quietly making sure elected officials follow the same rules they write — that would be the kind of legacy I'd be proud of.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)

“Our State faces real challenges, but also incredible opportunities. I’m committed to supporting ranching and agriculture, protecting our Second Amendment rights, advancing responsible logging and mining, and standing firmly with the Republican platform to ensure our state remains strong and free.” (Jim Riley campaign website)

“Most importantly, I will listen. I will bring transparency, accountability, and a spirit of collaboration to Helena—always putting the needs of our community first. Together, we can build a future that honors Montana’s traditions while creating new opportunities for the next generation.” (Jim Riley campaign website)