Melissa is a lifelong resident of Montana. Today, she and her family reside in Great Falls. 

Melissa is an educator. She has worked with the youth for many years and has assumed a variety of roles. She has served as a pre-school president and has served many terms as the a Parent Teacher Association president.

Melissa Nikolakakos's campaign for state representative is her first entry into politics.

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Believes fiscal responsibility and minimal regulation are key to a robust economy, essential for an opportunity-driven society, and necessary to address current challenges like high property taxes, inflation, and soaring housing costs.

- Believes fiscal responsibility and minimal regulation are key to a robust economy, essential for an opportunity-driven society, and necessary to address current challenges like high property taxes, inflation, and soaring housing costs.

Economy

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

Energy & the Environment

Healthcare

Public Safety

US Term Limits, Melissa Nikolakakos Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits

Has pledged to support congressional term limits.

- Has pledged to support congressional term limits.

Voting & Elections

Supports quality education with strong parental involvement, advocates for early literacy, and is dedicated to community service through leadership roles in educational programs and organizations, aiming to tirelessly promote these values in Helena.

Supports quality education with strong parental involvement, advocates for early literacy, and is dedicated to community service through leadership roles in educational programs and organizations.

- Supports quality education with strong parental involvement, advocates for early literacy, and is dedicated to community service through leadership roles in educational programs and organizations.

Education

Melissa Nikolakakos

Steven is originally from Great Falls, Montana, and graduated from CMR High School. He also attended the University of Idaho. He currently lives in Sun Prairie Estates with his wife, with whom he has 6 children and 15 grandchildren with. He is part of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

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Steven has been operating businesses since 1975 and has been the franchise owner of North Side Dairy Queen since 1987. He is currently the manager of a commercial property development company.

Ballotpedia, Steven Galloway

Steven Galloway is currently representing Montana's 24th district in the state's House of Representatives after being elected in 2020. He is currently the vice chair of the Energy, Technology, and Federal Relations Committee. He ran for state senate in 2018, but did not win.

Said, "Been making payrolls and budgeting for growth and survival in an ever-changing business environment"

Has experience as a small business owner.

- Has experience as a small business owner.

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

The candidate's website says, "NRA-PVF National Rifle Association of America with an A- rating on September 14, 2018 by Brian Judy"

Is endorsed by the National Rifle Assocation (NRA) and Gun Owners of America. 

- Is endorsed by the National Rifle Assocation (NRA) and Gun Owners of America. 

The candidate's website says, "Have a monthly assignment to visit and speak in meetings, and assist in administration. Served as a teacher and youth leader."

Has experience serving as a teacher and youth leader.

- Has experience serving as a teacher and youth leader.

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Steven Galloway

- 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.

Montana State Representative, District 20, Republican Primary

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