Tanner is a lifelong resident of Montana, and is married with five children. 

Tanner  is the owner of Tanner Smith Construction.

Tanner J. Smith is currently serving in the Montana House of Representatives. He has been on the Somers/Lakeside District 29 school board and has represented HD11 as a state representative.

Candidate website

Plans to alleviate Montanans' frustration with rising property taxes by reverting to 2019 values and taxing based on purchase price, addressing the shift from natural resource revenue to residential taxation, which disproportionately affects middle-class, renters, and elderly.

Aims to lower property taxes by assessing property tax based on what the owner paid, rather than the current market value.

Plans to make up for the tax deficit created through lower property taxes with higher taxation of natural resources.

- Aims to lower property taxes by assessing property tax based on what the owner paid, rather than the current market value.
- Plans to make up for the tax deficit created through lower property taxes with higher taxation of natural resources.

Economy

The candidate's website says, "Committed to providing quality education to strengthen and equip students with the skills necessary for success and competitive pay for teachers"

Aims to provide competitive pay for teachers. 

- Aims to provide competitive pay for teachers. 

Education

Said, "On week one of my Administration, I will declare a State of emergency... If the Federal Government won’t enforce our laws, then I WILL enforce them HERE in our State... It’s an emergency for our law enforcement men and women that deal with the illegals and their illegal activities daily... I will use our National Guard dressed in plain clothes to wrangle these folks up and escort them out of our State. Borders, Language and Culture are the Bedrock of American and Montana. Come here legally or don’t come at all."

Believes that the amount of illegal immigration occurring constitutes a state of emergency, and wants to deploy the National Guard to lower such activity.

- Believes that the amount of illegal immigration occurring constitutes a state of emergency, and wants to deploy the National Guard to lower such activity.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Instagram

Supports Mike Johnsons "SAVE Act" to secure election integrity.

- Supports Mike Johnsons "SAVE Act" to secure election integrity.

Voting & Elections

Said, "Our Second Amendment rights have never been under attack like they are today... We also see how a corrupt government that WON’T close the border is making things unsafe...."

Opposes gun control and supports Second Amendment rights. 

- Opposes gun control and supports Second Amendment rights. 

Public Safety

Said, "This will be our way to start reducing fuels in the forests and return to logging again. Montana is on the precipice of a major forest fire catastrophe, and we WILL lose structures, towns, and human lives. ..."

Aims to implement legislation encouraging logging and burning the byproducts in biomass incinerators to produce electricity, saying that "the forests are burning every summer so burning them slowly in a controlled environment and making electricity helps everyone."

- Aims to implement legislation encouraging logging and burning the byproducts in biomass incinerators to produce electricity, saying that "the forests are burning every summer so burning them slowly in a controlled environment and making electricity helps everyone."

Energy & the Environment

Facebook

Believes in the availability of medical marijuana, but stringent regulation of recreational marijuana.

- Believes in the availability of medical marijuana, but stringent regulation of recreational marijuana.

Healthcare

Twitter

Youtube

Tanner Smith

Tanner J. Smith, a lifelong resident of Montana, is married and has five children. 

Tanner J. Smith is the owner of Tanner Smith Construction and is currently serving in the Montana House of Representatives. Previously, he has served on the Somers/Lakeside District 29 school board.

Tanner J. Smith is an experienced Republican legislator currently serving in the Montana House of Representatives. He has served on the Somers/Lakeside District 29 school board and has represented HD11 as a State Representative.

The candidate's website says, "Recognizing the burden of high taxes on Montanans, implementing responsible fiscal policies that will lower taxes and promote economic growth"

Said, "His property Tax Task Force is comprised of the same people that wouldn’t return the surplus OR address property taxes over the last 3 years... I on the other hand want to return to what works and expand our tax base through responsibly using our natural resources... Let’s make more money from other revenue streams rather than squeeze every cent out of our residents."

The candidate's website says, "As a second-generation business owner in Flathead, and now passing the torch to his sons making it a third-generation business, Tanner understands the challenges and rewards of sustaining a family business through tough times... His business acumen..."

The candidate's website says, "Tanner J. Smith proudly declares his intent to run for Governor in the upcoming 2024 election... Smith's campaign will center around revitalizing the state's economy..."

Supports lower taxes and reduced energy costs, with Smith praising Pinocci's energy expertise and constitutional conservatism, both committed to economic benefits for Montana through collaboration.

The candidate's website says, "Taxes: Recognizing the burden of high taxes on Montanans, implementing responsible fiscal policies that will lower taxes and promote economic growth"

Aims to lower property taxes by assessing property tax based on what the owner paid, rather than the current market value. Plans to make up for this tax deficit with higher taxation of natural resources.

- Aims to lower property taxes by assessing property tax based on what the owner paid, rather than the current market value. Plans to make up for this tax deficit with higher taxation of natural resources.
- Believes in the availability of medical marijuana, but stringent regulation of recreational marijuana.

The candidate's website says, "Education: Committed to providing quality education to strengthen and equip students with the skills necessary for success and competitive pay for teachers"

Said, "On week one of my Administration, I will declare a State of emergency... It’s an emergency for our law enforcement men and women that deal with the illegals and their illegal activities daily... I will use our National Guard dressed in plain clothes to wrangle these folks up and escort them out of our State. Borders, Language and Culture are the Bedrock of American and Montana. Come here legally or don’t come at all."

- Said, "On week one of my Administration, I will declare a State of emergency... It’s an emergency for our law enforcement men and women that deal with the illegals and their illegal activities daily... I will use our National Guard dressed in plain clothes to wrangle these folks up and escort them out of our State. Borders, Language and Culture are the Bedrock of American and Montana. Come here legally or don’t come at all."

Said, "On week one of my Administration, I will declare a State of emergency. If the Federal Government won’t enforce our laws, then I WILL enforce them HERE in our State...."

Said, "Our State is in Crisis. Trooper Johnson ran over by a drug addict in Libby. Matt the manager at Fuel Fitness in Kalispell murdered at gunpoint by a homeless person. ... These tragedies were avoidable had those bad actors been locked up. ..."

Said, "Our men and women in Law Enforcement need to know their Governor has their back. There’s more to supporting law enforcement than just funding them...."

The candidate's website says, "Combat crime and ensure the well-being of communities across the state"

The candidate's website says, "Public Safety: Combat crime and ensure the well-being of communities across the state"

Supports local energy production and cost reduction through advocating for a nuclear power plant in Montana; served on the Public Service Commission to address energy concerns after backing energy-related legislation as a former representative.

Supports local energy production and cost reduction through advocating for a nuclear power plant in Montana.

The candidate's website says, "Advocate for sustainable and diverse energy sources to drive Montana's economy while protecting the environment - such as the preservation of water rights to safeguard this vital resource for future generations"

The candidate's website says, "Energy Independence: Advocate for sustainable and diverse energy sources to drive Montana's economy while protecting the environment - such as the preservation of water rights to safeguard this vital resource for future generations"

As of April 10, 2024, Tanner Smith’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Tanner J. Smith is a lifelong resident of Montana, born and raised in the state he refers to as 'God's country.' He is a devoted husband and father to five children, whose ages range from 10 to 23. Specific details about where he attended school, the church he attends, or further family background are not provided in the information given.

Tanner J. Smith is an experienced Republican legislator currently serving in the Montana House of Representatives. He has served on the Somers/Lakeside District 29 school board and has represented HD11 as a State Representative. Details on the exact duration of his tenure in office, specific committees he may serve on, or past runs for office are not provided.

- The Governor is the chief executive of the state and is tasked with faithfully carrying out the laws of the state. 
- The Governor prepares the annual state budget, meaning they recommend how money gets divided between various government divisions, such as police, education, healthcare, and roads. This budget must be approved by state lawmakers.
- The Governor has significant power over what laws get made in the state. They advocate for their legislative agenda. They also can veto legislation passed by the state legislature. 
- The Governor is elected for a four-year term, with a limit of 2 terms every 16 years.

The chief executive of the state, who plays a significant role in the laws made every year