Lyn Hellegaard
Lyn Hellegaard (Republican) Lyn Hellegaard was born in Moab, Utah . She earned a high school diploma from Sentinel High School. Her career experience includes working as an executive director and in the financial industry.
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“I've always been a vocal critic of wasteful government spending. While serving as a City Councilperson and Legislator I practiced restraint, fiscal responsibility, and advocated for lower taxes. I also sought new solutions for on-going problems.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “my concern for my consituents, my belief in the genius of the U.S. Constitution, my fiscal conservatism, understanding of federal and state bureaucracies.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)Mark Thane
Mark Thane (Democratic) Official legislative biography notes: Born 1959 in Missoula; B.A. in education, University of Montana; M.Ed. in educational leadership, University of Montana; thirty-nine year career in Missoula’s public schools, retiring as superintendent in 2019; serves on the boards of Partnership Health Center and Community Medical Center; served in House since 2021; spouse’s name is Mary; two daughters, Lindsay (Taylor) and Emilie (Nick).
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“I support a high-quality K-12 public school system and the Montana University System, including our two-year colleges and workforce development programs (certificate programs, apprenticeships, trades).”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “As a career educator, I am passionate about high-quality education from pre-K through the university system. Workforce development is critical in order to continue to advance Montana's economy. I will advocate for and support apprenticeships, certificate programs and the trades in addition to K-12 programs and the Montana University System.”
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