Ballotpedia-Owen Lang

Owen is from Bozeman, Montana. He graduated from Bozeman High School. 

Owen owns and operates a small local whiskey distillery. He is a US Military veteran, previously serving part-time with the Montana Army National Guard, and worked as a Bradley IFV mechanic and Tank recovery specialist. He has experience as a fabricator, and a pipe fitter and welder. 

This is Owen Lang's first entry into politics. 

Candidate website

The candidate's website says, "Protect Montana's agriculture, industry, and small businesses. Keep free markets open and competitive. Encourage a strong and educated work force."

Advocates for farm, agriculture, and the food and fermented beverage industries in Montana. 

The candidate's website says, "No more surprises...Cap or scrap property taxes, instill responsible and accountable spending, keep more money in your pocket."

Said "No more surprises...Cap or scrap property taxes, instill responsible and accountable spending, keep more money in your pocket."

Advocates for open and competitive free markets.

Wants to protect the agriculture industry and small businesses in Montana.

- Advocates for farm, agriculture, and the food and fermented beverage industries in Montana. 
- Said "No more surprises...Cap or scrap property taxes, instill responsible and accountable spending, keep more money in your pocket."
- Advocates for open and competitive free markets.
- Supports limited government.
- Wants to protect the agriculture industry and small businesses in Montana.

Economy

- Supports access to public lands.
- Supports water conservation systems.

Energy & the Environment

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

Healthcare

The candidate's website says, "Protect the right to life, freedom of speech, right to bear arms, constitutional carry, freedom of religion, and property ownership. Uphold law and order for a safe & civil society."

Opposes gun control, and supports gun ownership and  permitless carry. 

- Opposes gun control, and supports gun ownership and  permitless carry. 

Public Safety

Voting & Elections

Opposes discussing politics in classrooms.

Advocates for vocation trades, saying " a trade skill is just as valuable as a four-year college degree."

- Opposes discussing politics in classrooms.
- Advocates for vocation trades, saying " a trade skill is just as valuable as a four-year college degree."

Education

Owen Lang

- Your State Representative participates in the legislative process at the state level. They are one of 100 members of the Montana House of Representatives. The Montana House of Representatives is the lower house of the Montana State Legislature (the state's lawmaking body).
- Your State Representative drafts laws, approves budgets, has oversight of the state executive branch, and debates and votes on proposed laws.
- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your State Representative can serve on committees. This is important because many bills can be stalled in committee, preventing them making it to a vote.
- Your State Representative is responsible for representing your interests. They also are responsible for helping you navigate the state's services and bringing back resources to your district.
- State Representatives are elected to a 2-year term. Individuals can serve no more than 8 years in a 16-year period.