John is the president of the Montana Bail Agents Association and the executive vice president of the National Association of Bail Agents. He has a wife and 4 children.

John served in the U.S. Army, serving as an LRS team leader and a military police officer. He also worked with the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff's Office. Beyond his law enforcement career, John is a business owner and entrepreneur.

John Looney Sr.'s campaign for state representative is his first entry into politics.

Wants to empower entrepreneurs and small businesses through tax relief and elimination of bureaucratic obstacles.

- Supports limited government.
- Wants to empower entrepreneurs and small businesses through tax relief and elimination of bureaucratic obstacles.

Economy

Wants to keep public lands accessible for activities such as recreation, hunting, and fishing.

Supports using the state's natural resources as a main source of energy, and believes that this is only possible through eliminating regulatory constraints.

- Wants to keep public lands accessible for activities such as recreation, hunting, and fishing.
- Supports using the state's natural resources as a main source of energy, and believes that this is only possible through eliminating regulatory constraints.

Energy & the Environment

Advocates for "policies that encourage competition and dismantle unnecessary regulatory barriers, providing more healthcare options at lower costs."

- Advocates for "policies that encourage competition and dismantle unnecessary regulatory barriers, providing more healthcare options at lower costs."

Healthcare

Plans to ensure that law enforcement have the necessary resources to properly protect the community.

- Plans to ensure that law enforcement have the necessary resources to properly protect the community.
- Opposes "bail reform" initiatives.
- Supports the Second Amendment.

Public Safety

As of April 10, 2024, John Looney Sr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

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John Looney Sr.

John Looney Sr

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