Fern, Bennett face off in race for House District 5

Lyn Bennett

Lynn has a bachelor's degree in nursing. She is married with 3 children. Lynn is on the board of the Flathead County Republican Women's Group.

Lynn Bennett previously ran for state representative of District 5 in 2022, but did not win.

Plans to combat rising taxes and inflation.

Wants to ensure more affordable and obtainable housing.

Supports implementing Gov. Gianforte's housing task force in order to create more affordable housing.

Advocates for taxing wind and solar in the same manner as taxing coal.

Wants revenue from the marijuana tax to go towards local counties for mental health, law enforcement, and more.

- Plans to combat rising taxes and inflation.
- Wants to ensure more affordable and obtainable housing.
- Supports implementing Gov. Gianforte's housing task force in order to create more affordable housing.
- Advocates for taxing wind and solar in the same manner as taxing coal.
- Wants revenue from the marijuana tax to go towards local counties for mental health, law enforcement, and more.

Economy

As of September 17, 2024, Lyn Bennett did not have a website or any information online.

Energy & the Environment

Healthcare

Prioritizes addressing the fentanyl crisis.

- Prioritizes addressing the fentanyl crisis.

Public Safety

Voting & Elections

Education

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