Neal Ganser
Neal Ganser (Republican) is a candidate for the Montana State Senate in District 32 (Gallatin County) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Neal Ganser was born in Madison, Wisconsin . He served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1969 to 1976. He earned a high school diploma from Edgewood High School. His career experience includes working as a business owner and president. He has been affiliated with ZoeCare Clinic.
“More dollars in your own control: Does the government really spend your money more wisely than you? I support the freedom and tools that foster a flourishing free enterprise system, and appropriate deregulation and tax reform to lower barriers to entry and growth. I will decrease your taxes at every opportunity. Hard earned money is put to best use by those who earned it. The economy grows when earners have more to spend, save and invest.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “More decisions in your own hands: I believe in individual liberty, self-governance and rights of property. Real economic and job growth requires vibrant private sector businesses. What we earn for our labors is the basis of a free, prosperous and responsible people. Foster and protect these rights along with strong families and the future is assured. The first of all natural, God given rights, is LIFE itself.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “The absolute right to LIFE as presented in our 1776 Declaration of Independence. No 'right to privacy' can trump the right to life because there are two persons involved in a pregnancy, mother and child. The State has a compelling interest in, and a responsibility for protecting all human life, as is illustrated by our many laws and licensing related to medicine, or our may traffic laws for safety on our roads.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)Kelly Kortum
Kelly Kortum (Democratic) is a candidate for the Montana State Senate in District 32 (Gallatin County) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Official legislative biography notes: Born 1985 in Ekalaka; Carter County High School, Ekalaka; B.S. in computer science, Montana State University Bozeman; systems administrator; served in House since 2021; spouse’s name is Rebecca Stanton.
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“Healthcare is a human right. We have the means, as a country and state, to provide better health outcomes for our fellow Montanans. The health and happiness of our people are essential to the success of our state. Limiting access to a basic level of care is both cruel and unnecessary. Everyday Montanans should be able to keep their families healthy without worrying about crushing medical debt and bankruptcy.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “Voting is an essential right of all American citizens and we must exercise and defend that right to remain a free and democratic nation. Voting for our leaders and government is fundamental to properly ensuring opportunity, justice, and human progress. Efforts to restrict any citizen's ability to vote directly threatens our freedom, liberty, and shared future.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “I am very passionate about our right to vote, our right to privacy, and the infrastructure that ensures stable, prosperous communities (particularly internet infrastructure).”
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