Kobi Craddock
Kobi Craddock (Democratic) is a candidate for the Montana House of Representatives in District 70 (Beaverhead, Silver Bow counties) in the November 3, 2026 general election. I understand the challenges facing working families, agricultural producers, and rural communities because I experience many of those same challenges firsthand. I’ve worked in the trades, helped lead construction projects, raised livestock, and learned the value of hard work, responsibility, and keeping your word.
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“I understand the challenges facing working families, agricultural producers, and rural communities because I experience many of those same challenges firsthand. I’ve worked in the trades, helped lead construction projects, raised livestock, and learned the value of hard work, responsibility, and keeping your word.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “I am running for the Montana House of Representatives in District 70 because I believe our communities deserve independent, accessible, and thoughtful representation. I don’t believe every issue has a Republican or Democratic solution. I believe the best solutions come from listening, understanding different perspectives, and finding common ground.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “I want to be a representative who listens before legislating, seeks out perspectives different from my own, and makes educated decisions based on facts and the needs of the people I serve.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)Shannon Maness
Shannon Maness (Republican) is the incumbent member of the Montana House of Representatives representing District 70 (Beaverhead, Silver Bow counties), running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. Official legislative biography notes: Born 1975 in Nashville, Tennessee; moved to Montana in 2010; B.S. in animal science and minor in agriculture business, University of Georgia 1999; owns and operates Blacktail Appliance Repair; finance chairman of the Beaverhead County Republican Central Committee; youth hunt coordinator, Beaverhead Pheasant’s Forever Chapter; elected to local elementary/middle school board of trustees; served in House since 2025; spouse’s name is Krista; two children, Lydia (13) and Stuart (10).
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“The big issue with public education is the issue of “indoctrination vs education,” and I believe schools should only be in the business of education.”
(Shannon Maness campaign website) “As your representative, I will always support our second amendment right to keep and bear arms, and fight against infringement of that right.”
(Shannon Maness campaign website)