- Your US Representative represents the interests of your district in the US House of Representatives, the lower house of Congress. Montana currently has 2 US Representatives.
- US Representatives can author, sponsor, debate, and vote on bills which become national law.
- Representatives may serve on congressional committees. Committees focus on certain areas of policy, such as transportation, education, or labor. They may also run for higher positions within their party, such as the Speaker of the House or Majority/Minority Leader.
- Representatives are elected to two-year terms. In order to hold this office, candidates must be a legal resident of Montana for at least seven years prior to their election. US Representatives are paid a salary of $174,000/year.

Your representative and federal lawmaker in the US House of Representatives

Montana

2024 Montana General Election

Quality of Roads

Taxes

Economy

Healthcare

Public Safety

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Energy & the Environment

Voting & Elections

Education

US Representative

- The Montana Public Service Commission (PSC, for short) is a 5-person board that ensures utility services (such as electricity, natural gas, and water) are affordable and reliable. This has direct impact on your cost of living and quality of life.
- The PSC regulates the rates for utilities, balancing the need for utilities to be financially sustainable with protecting consumers from excessive charges. Most times that utility companies want to charge more, the PSC must improve these rate increases.
- The PSC oversees safety standards for railroads and pipelines, playing a key role in preventing accidents, ensuring public safety, and conserving the environment.
- Through its regulatory actions, the PSC influences how much residents pay for essential services and ensures that these services are delivered fairly and efficiently.

Part of a 5-person board that regulates electricity, water, gas, railroads, and pipelines

Utility Costs

Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

Public Service Commissioner

- Montana District Courts are central to the state’s judicial system, handling most major legal proceedings and providing a pathway for appeals from lower courts.
- Montana District Court Judges handle a wide variety of cases, including all serious criminal charges and smaller felonies. These courts also take on major civil disputes and state financial claims.
- In civil matters, these judges deal with wills and estates (probate), disputes over contracts and property ownership, and other non-criminal legal issues.
- These judges also have the authority to review decisions made by smaller local courts within their jurisdiction, as allowed by state law and the Constitution.
Judges in the District Courts are elected by the public in their districts, emphasizing the importance of community representation.

2024 Montana candidates

Montana US Representative, District 2

2 candidates

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Montana Public Service Commissioner, District 3

2 candidates

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Montana Public Service Commissioner, District 4

2 candidates

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Montana Public Service Commissioner, District 2

2 candidates

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Montana District Court Judge, District 1

1 candidate

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Montana District Court Judge, District 2

2 candidates

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Montana District Court Judge, District 1

1 candidate

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Montana District Court Judge, District 3

1 candidate

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Montana District Court Judge, District 2

1 candidate

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Montana District Court Judge, District 4

1 candidate

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