Ballotpedia: Blake Borst

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Said, "We all know the joys and struggles of living in small, remote communities. I will work to ensure the Hi-Line gets its fair share of funding to repair roads, aging infrastructure, and boosting our downtowns."

Supports strengthening family farms and ranches in Montana, vital for heritage, rural communities, and the economy; advocates for incentives to attract youth to agriculture and remote work through dependable infrastructure.

Supports strengthening family farms and ranches in Montana, vital for heritage, rural communities, and the economy.

Advocates for incentives to attract youth to agriculture and remote work through dependable infrastructure.

- Said, "We all know the joys and struggles of living in small, remote communities. I will work to ensure the Hi-Line gets its fair share of funding to repair roads, aging infrastructure, and boosting our downtowns."
- Supports strengthening family farms and ranches in Montana, vital for heritage, rural communities, and the economy.
- Advocates for incentives to attract youth to agriculture and remote work through dependable infrastructure.

Economy

The candidate's website says, "Montanans cherish our outdoor heritage and use of public lands, which should stay in public hands. Sustainable hunting and responsible firearm use is critical to ensuring Montana stays the Last Best Place for generations to come. ..."

The candidate's website says, "Montanans cherish our outdoor heritage and use of public lands, which should stay in public hands. Sustainable hunting and responsible firearm use is critical to ensuring Montana stays the Last Best Place for generations to come."

- The candidate's website says, "Montanans cherish our outdoor heritage and use of public lands, which should stay in public hands. Sustainable hunting and responsible firearm use is critical to ensuring Montana stays the Last Best Place for generations to come."

Energy & the Environment

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

Healthcare

The candidate's website says, "Government should stay out of your bedroom, out of your medical decisions, and out of your personal data. The Montana Constitution grants us all the Right to Privacy and I intend to keep it that way. "

- The candidate's website says, "Government should stay out of your bedroom, out of your medical decisions, and out of your personal data. The Montana Constitution grants us all the Right to Privacy and I intend to keep it that way. "

Public Safety

Voting & Elections

Said, "Public Schools are the heart of our Hi-Line communities... As your representative I will support legislation that treats teachers as professionals and gives them the tools to give each of our students an excellent education."

- Said, "Public Schools are the heart of our Hi-Line communities... As your representative I will support legislation that treats teachers as professionals and gives them the tools to give each of our students an excellent education."

Education

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Blake Borst

- 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.