Ballotpedia: Tony Tezak

Tony and his wife have a family of 5 sons and 7 grandchildren.

Tony owns and operates 2 small businesses and a ranch, alongside his family.

Tony Tezak's campaign for state senator is his first entry into politics.

Candidate website

The candidate's website says, "Limit the Federal Government's role in our local small businesses. Give control of Government back to the State. Seek accountability in the Government's actions. Support law enforcement."

Wants to minimize the federal government's involvement in the local economy, such as small businesses.

- Wants to minimize the federal government's involvement in the local economy, such as small businesses.

Economy

Public Safety

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

Healthcare

The candidate's website says, "Parents should have a voice in their children's education. There should be full transparency in the Curriculum being taught to our children. Push for an expansion in career and technical education programs throughout the state."

Advocates for school choice, parental involvement, and curriculum transparency.

Advocates for an expansion in career and technical education programs throughout the state.

- Advocates for school choice, parental involvement, and curriculum transparency.
- Advocates for an expansion in career and technical education programs throughout the state.

Education

Voting & Elections

The candidate's website says, "Agriculture is not only a job, but a way of life in Montana. Utilize agriculture with our natural resources of logging, mining, and Montana grassroot values. Protect our water rights."

Said, "Agriculture is not only a job, but a way of life in Montana. Utilize agriculture with our natural resources of logging, mining, and Montana grassroot values. Protect our water rights."

- Said, "Agriculture is not only a job, but a way of life in Montana. Utilize agriculture with our natural resources of logging, mining, and Montana grassroot values. Protect our water rights."

Energy & the Environment

Tony Tezak

- Your State Senator participates in the legislative process at the state level. They are one of 50 members of the Montana Senate. The Montana Senate is the upper house of the Montana State Legislature (the state's lawmaking body).
- Your State Senator 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 Senator can serve on committees. This is important because many bills can be stalled in committee, preventing them making it to a vote.
- Your State Senator 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 Senators are elected to a 4-year term. Individuals can serve no more than 8 years in a 16-year period.