Check out these great radio interviews with our statewide Democratic Candidates from Montana Public Radio!
Ryan Busse (Candidate for Governor) - What motivated you to seek the office of Governor?
Along with my running mate Raph Graybill, who’s a proven defender of Montana’s Constitution, I’m running to get your Montana back. I’ve always stood up for the things I love and believe in. I’m a former Republican. But when the Bush Administration threatened public land in Montana, I stood up to my own party to fight—successfully—to protect that land. I stood up to extremism in my own firearms industry. Now, as a moderate Democrat, I’m standing up to a Montana changing for the worse—a Montana that’s become unaffordable, less free, more divided and less accessible over the past three-and-a-half years. I’m deeply concerned about the dangerous direction of our state, and I believe now more than ever, Montanans need a governor who is one of them.
Ben Alke (Candidate for Attorney General) - What are your top three policy issues?
(1) Impartially enforce the law and restore the integrity and credibility of the leadership of the Montana Department of Justice and Montana Highway Patrol
(2) Stop the flow of dangerous drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine into Montana
(3) Combat human trafficking.
Jesse James Mullen (Candidate for Secretary of State) - How would you ensure all Montanans have equal access and opportunity to participate in our elections?
Equal access and participation in elections is essential to our democracy. Our native tribes and young Montanans are targeted for disenfranchisement by the current Secretary of State. I will work tirelessly to ensure eligible voters have access to voter rights. Every Montanan who is qualified to vote under our Constitution should have an equivalent say on Election Day.
John Repke (Candidate for State Auditor) - How would you approach the Auditor's consumer protection role protecting Montanans, specifically senior citizens, against fraud and scams?
Clearly, the best approach is to stop the fraud before it happens. The agency is attempting to educate at-risk groups (which is not just seniors), but more needs to be done. I will work to find creative ways to more effectively reach these groups and promote the services of the agency. Beyond that, I will support collaboration with federal, state, and county law enforcement and aggressive prosecution of those taking advantage of vulnerable Montanans.
Erin Ferris-Olson (Candidate for Clerk of the Supreme Court) - What motivated you to seek the office of Clerk of the Supreme Court?
Clerks of court are the first line of support for Montanans seeking justice.
The Clerk of the Supreme Court is an incredibly important position and should be done ethically and impartially. I am an attorney, I have worked for the Montana Supreme Court, and have collaborated with judges, clerks, courts, attorneys, and legal associations across the state improving court efficiencies that also serve people.
Susan Bilo (Candidate for PSC District 2) - What can commissioners do to build public trust and transparency in the PSC’s work?
Montanans are paying closer attention to and beginning to better understand how the PSC impacts them. The PSC can better represent its customers by holding in-person open houses and input-gathering events. I will hold such events at least twice a year in my district and will gather input for overseeing development of the Integrated Resource Plan that provides utility direction.
Lenny Williams (Candidate for PSC District 3) - What are your top three priorities for the Public Service Commission and how would you focus on these in your role?
1) Bring back balance back to the PSC
2) Focus on the changing demand and location of energy supply
3) Better serving the public on proposed changes on energy policy by working together in a nonpartisan matter
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