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MONTANA HOUSE DISTRICT 70

State House Representative – the office of state representative serves in the Montana legislature’s lower house. There are 100 representatives who are elected from districts. Representatives are elected to 2-year terms. Representatives propose and vote on proposed laws during the legislative sessions that meet for 90 days in odd-numbered years, and provide oversight of state agencies and study issues through interim committees that meet between sessions. Representatives are limited to four consecutive 2-year terms.

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    KOBI CRADDOCK
    (Dem)

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    SHANNON MANESS
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

Q1. Please briefly provide the following information: place (town or county and state) of birth, age as of election day 2026, place (town or county) of permanent residency, occupation/employer, and education. How do these and your other life experiences qualify you to be an effective Legislator?

Q2. What are the most important issues you expect to face if elected to the Montana Legislature, and what are your positions on those issues? How would you prioritize each of the issues you have identified?

Q3. What economic policies will you pursue to help Americans who are concerned about their economic prospects in the coming years, including the cost of medical insurance and care?

Q4. What measures do you support to ensure Montana elections are secure while facilitating the ability of all eligible voters to cast their ballots? What, if anything, should the state government do to reduce the role of money in American elections?

I’m a 5th-generation Montanan, born and raised here, and I live in the Ramsay area. I will be 29 at the time of the election. I work as a journeyman plumber with Brown Plumbing and am involved in our family cattle operation.

My background isn’t in politics—it’s in the trades and agriculture, where the work is real and accountability matters. I’ve seen firsthand how rising costs, workforce shortages, and disconnected policies affect people on the ground.

I’m part of the next generation that will live with these decisions, and I’m running to bring a practical, no-nonsense approach focused on real solutions and a stronger voice for rural Montana.
Montana is at a turning point. My top priority is affordability, as rising costs are putting real pressure on families. Any solution must reduce burdens, not add to them.

Second is property taxes. People should not be priced out of land they’ve worked for generations.

Third is agriculture. Rising input costs, outside ownership, and pressure on land and water threaten a way of life that built this state.

Finally, strengthening rural communities means addressing workforce shortages, infrastructure, and access to services.

My focus is simple: protect working families, defend agriculture, and ensure rural Montana has a strong voice.
Montana’s economy should work for the people who live and work here—not outside interests. I support reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens on small businesses and agriculture, while keeping practical, common-sense standards.

I would prioritize expanding workforce development, especially in the trades, through stronger partnerships between schools and local employers.

I also support targeted tax relief that encourages investment in Montana-based businesses.

On healthcare, we must improve access in rural areas while lowering costs through better transparency and competition. If a policy makes it harder for a Montana business or family to get ahead, it deserves a second look.
Montanans deserve elections that are secure, transparent, and accessible. I support maintaining strong safeguards while ensuring eligible voters can participate without unnecessary barriers.

We should protect access to voting, especially in rural areas, while maintaining confidence in the system.

When considering election laws, I will focus on balance—protecting both security and accessibility.

On money in politics, transparency is essential. Voters should clearly know who is funding campaigns.

Elections should reflect the voices of Montanans—not outside influence or a lack of accountability.
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