Bozeman attorney Ben Alke launches campaign for state attorney general 

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Ben is from Helena. He graduated from Capital High School in Helena in 1997 and later attended the University of Notre Dame, where he earned a degree in finance and business economics. He has a law degree from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. He is a husband and father of four. 

Ben is an attorney at Crist, Krogh & Nord, PLLC. He previously clerked for former Montana Supreme Court Justice Brian Morris.

Ben Alke's campaign for Attorney General is his first entry into politics.

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The candidate's website says, "Ben’s professional career is focused on practicing law in Montana. He is a litigator who has"

Has experience representing individuals and businesses, non-profits and police officers in cases involving the constitutionality of Montana laws, maintaining access to public lands, representing individuals to protect their constitutional rights, representing business in complex disputes, and representing individuals against corporate interests.

Has a 17-year career in private practice litigation.

The candidate's website says, "attended law school at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law in Chicago."

Earned a law degree from the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law in Chicago.

- Has experience representing individuals and businesses, non-profits and police officers in cases involving the constitutionality of Montana laws, maintaining access to public lands, representing individuals to protect their constitutional rights, representing business in complex disputes, and representing individuals against corporate interests.
- Has a 17-year career in private practice litigation.
- Earned a law degree from the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law in Chicago.

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Plans to "restore the integrity and respect of the Montana Department of Justice."

- Plans to "restore the integrity and respect of the Montana Department of Justice."

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Opposes judicial activism, saying, "The decision to drop criminal charges against someone for politically motivated reasons is dangerous. That’s just the flip side of the coin of bringing criminal charges against someone for political reasons. And there’s absolutely zero room for any political considerations in decisions related to the enforcement of the law.”

- Opposes judicial activism, saying, "The decision to drop criminal charges against someone for politically motivated reasons is dangerous. That’s just the flip side of the coin of bringing criminal charges against someone for political reasons. And there’s absolutely zero room for any political considerations in decisions related to the enforcement of the law.”

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Ben Alke

Ben is from Helena. He graduated from Capital High School in Helena in 1997 and later attended the University of Notre Dame, where he earned a degree in finance and business economics. He has a lae degree from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. He is a husband and father of four. 

Ben Alke's for Attorney General in State of Montana is his first entry into politics.

He has represented individuals and businesses, non-profits and police officers in cases involving the constitutionality of Montana laws, maintaining access to public lands, representing individuals to protect their constitutional rights, representing business in complex disputes, and representing individuals against corporate interests.

He has had a 17-year career in private practice litigation.

He attended law school at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law in Chicago.

- He has represented individuals and businesses, non-profits and police officers in cases involving the constitutionality of Montana laws, maintaining access to public lands, representing individuals to protect their constitutional rights, representing business in complex disputes, and representing individuals against corporate interests.
- He has had a 17-year career in private practice litigation.
- He attended law school at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law in Chicago.

Believes the Attorney General should enforce laws impartially, oversee the Montana Highway Patrol, assist local law enforcement without political bias, and base decisions solely on facts and legal statutes.

Said, "I am running to be the next Attorney General to protect those principles. ... I will put the safety, security and freedom of Montanans first in accordance with the law. ..."

Said, "When I'm Attorney General of Montana, I'm going to restore the integrity and respect of the Montana Department of Justice."

- Said, "When I'm Attorney General of Montana, I'm going to restore the integrity and respect of the Montana Department of Justice."

Said, "The decision to drop criminal charges against someone for politically motivated reasons is dangerous. That’s just the flip side of the coin of bringing criminal charges against someone for political reasons. And there’s absolutely zero room for any political considerations in decisions related to the enforcement of the law.”

- Said, "The decision to drop criminal charges against someone for politically motivated reasons is dangerous. That’s just the flip side of the coin of bringing criminal charges against someone for political reasons. And there’s absolutely zero room for any political considerations in decisions related to the enforcement of the law.”

Ben Alke is a husband and father of four, with deep family roots in Montana that extend back at least four generations. He graduated from Capital High School in Helena in 1997 and later attended the University of Notre Dame, where he earned a degree in finance and business economics. Specific details about the church he attends are not provided.

As of May 3, 2024, Ben Alke’s website did not contain information on this issue.

The candidate's website says, "represented individuals and businesses, non-profits and police officers. He has litigated and"

The candidate's website says, "constitutional rights, representing business in complex disputes, and representing individuals"

- The Attorney General of Montana serves as the chief legal officer of the state. The Attorney General's Office provides legal services to state agencies, represents Montana in civil cases, and assists in prosecuting criminal cases across the state.
- This office is pivotal in enforcing state laws, including consumer protection, internet crimes against children, and cases involving the death penalty. It also plays a significant role in complex legal matters such as American Indian jurisdiction and federal reserved water rights.
- Elected to office, the Attorney General of Montana cannot engage in private legal practice while in office.
- The Attorney General’s leadership extends beyond courtroom advocacy, influencing legal policy and providing essential legal advice to the Governor and state government departments, thereby shaping the legal landscape of Montana.

The chief attorney and prosecutor in Montana