Helena—The Montana Democratic Party today announced Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema will be the keynote speaker at the 41st Annual Mansfield-Metcalf Dinner in Helena on Saturday, March 9, 2019. “We’re thrilled to welcome Sen. Kyrsten Sinema to Big Sky Country,” said Monica Lindeen, Executive Director of the Montana Democratic Party. “As the first Democrat elected to the Senate from Arizona in 30 years, Sen. … Read More
Montana Democrats Win Ethics Complaint Against Corey Stapleton for Misuse of State Resources
Commissioner of Political Practices Finds Stapleton Committed Four Ethics Violations with Unethical Campaign Announcement Helena—A nonpartisan watchdog organization today found Secretary of State Corey Stapleton committed four ethics violations when he announced his 2020 gubernatorial campaign using a state email address. The Commissioner of Political Practices (COPP) said Stapleton must pay $4,000 for the ethics violations, all four of which … Read More
Rep. Kerry White Joins Growing Number of Pro-Statewide Sales Tax Republicans in Legislative Leadership
Helena— In a House Taxation Committee hearing this morning, Rep. Kerry White (R-Bozeman) spoke in favor of his bill to create a statewide sales tax– a bill that would raise the cost of goods Montanans use every day. White joins other Republican legislators in leadership who have expressed a desire to impose a statewide sales tax. Last year, Republican Senate President Scott Sales … Read More
Montana Democratic Party Announces New Communications Director
Helena—Today, Montana Democratic Party Executive Director Monica Lindeen announced Samantha Offerdahl started as the Party’s new Communications Director. She will manage day-to-day press operations for the Party. Sam spent the last four years as press secretary for U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance. She has also worked for the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and … Read More
As Shutdown Hurts Montana Families, Daines and Gianforte Refuse to Support Opening the Government
Helena—As the government shutdown careens toward its 22nd day, “Shutdown” Steve Daines and multimillionaire Greg Gianforte refuse to support bipartisan bills to reopen the government and provide relief for Montana families. “Montanans across our state are hurting because of this pointless government shutdown, but ‘Shutdown’ Steve Daines and Greg Gianforte refuse to support bipartisan bills to end the crisis,” said Monica Lindeen, … Read More
Montana Democrats File Complaint Against Corey Stapleton for Unethical Campaign Announcement
Helena—Today, the Montana Democratic Party filed a complaint with the Commissioner of Political Practices alleging that Secretary of State violated Montana law when he announced his 2020 gubernatorial campaign using a state email address. The full complaint can be found here, and the text of the complaint can be found below. “Secretary of State Corey Stapleton’s use of official state resources … Read More
Monica Lindeen Named Executive Director of the Montana Democratic Party
Helena—Today, Montana Democratic Party Chairwoman Mary Sexton announced that former Montana State Auditor Monica Lindeen has been selected to replace outgoing Executive Director Nancy Keenan: “We are thrilled Monica has decided to continue her accomplished career in public service as the next Executive Director of the Montana Democratic Party,” said Sexton. “As the attention of our nation remains fixed on lowering health … Read More
Montana Democrats’ Statement on the Races for Public Service Commission
Helena—Today, Montana Democratic Party Executive Director Nancy Keenan released the following statement on the races for Montana Public Service Commission: “Running for office is not easy and when they saw an opportunity to better their communities and our state, Doug Kaercher and Andy Shirtliff stepped up to answer that call. Doug and Andy gave their all every day to their … Read More
Montana Democrats’ Statement on Clerk of the Montana Supreme Court Race
Helena—Today, Montana Democratic Party Executive Director Nancy Keenan released the following statement congratulating Rex Renk on his tireless and hard fought campaign for Clerk of the Montana Supreme Court: “As Montanans from Lame Deer to Kalispell learned this election cycle, Rex Renk is a force of nature. He traveled thousands of miles across our state talking to Montanans about the … Read More
Montana Democratic Party Declares Victory in Close Legislative Races
Helena—With the majority of votes tallied across Montana, the Montana Democratic Party is declaring victory in the following races: House: HD 03 – Zac Perry HD 23 – Brad Hamlett HD 24 – Barbara Bessette HD 25 – Jasmine Krotkov HD 26 – Casey Schreiner HD 48 – Jessica Karjala HD 49 – Emma Kerr-Carpenter HD 50 – Jade Bahr … Read More