Ballotpedia - Bill Mercer

Bill resides in Billings. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Montana, his graduate degree in public administration from Harvard University, and his law degree from George Mason University. He served as a board member for the University of Montana Foundation, the Boulder-Arrowhead Little League, the Billings Symphony Orchestra and Chorale, and Big Sky Senior Services.

Bill works as a partner for Holland & Hart. He previously served as the U.S. Attorney for Montana and as Assistant U.S. Attorney.

Bill Mercer currently serves as the State House Member representing District 52. He was elected in 2018 and is seeking a fourth term.

Candidate website

The candidate's website says, "A strength of the State Constitution is its requirement that the budget be balanced... This forces the Legislature to make tough choices on what is essential and what is not worthy of additional taxes on individuals and businesses..."

Supports the state constitution's requirement that the budget be balanced; said it "forces the Legislature to make tough choices on what is essential and what is not worthy of additional taxes on individuals and businesses."

Supports job growth, advocates for reduced government spending and regulation, and endorses low taxes. Emphasizes the importance of effective public education for student success.

Supports job growth, advocates for reduced government spending and regulation, and endorses low taxes.

- Supports the state constitution's requirement that the budget be balanced; said it "forces the Legislature to make tough choices on what is essential and what is not worthy of additional taxes on individuals and businesses."
- Supports job growth, advocates for reduced government spending and regulation, and endorses low taxes.

Economy

As of September 17, 2024, Bill Mercer’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Voting & Elections

Emphasizes the importance of effective public education for student success.

- Emphasizes the importance of effective public education for student success.

Education

Bill Mercer

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