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Growing number of Democrats file for Montana's eastern congressional district

Kevin is from Montana. He has a bachelor's degree from Montana State University-Bozeman.

Kevin founded Studio 19 in 2010, which manages live video production for all Frontier Conference athletics in Montana. He also founded Auxilyum Technologies in 2019, which provides high-touch I.T. support for small businesses. Previously, he worked as the chief operating officer at Treasure State Internet & Telegraph, aproduction specialist for Lyon Productions, marketing and promotions manager at Rich's Nightclub, video production specialist at ATX II, LLC, and a business development and marketing coordinator at Garrett Aviation. 

Kevin Hamm previously ran in for Montana Public Service Commission District 5 in 2022, but did not win.

Billings Gazette, Eastern district candidate Kevin Hamm focused on taxes, housing

The candidate's website says, "Workers need solidarity so that their labor doesn’t become stolen and hoarded wealth by billionaires. Unions are the best way to do this... every benefit we enjoy today, from safe working spaces, to weekends, to eight-hour days were hard fought battles that the Unions lead. And won."

Supports unions as a way for worker solidarity, safe working spaces, safety at work, and a livable wage.

The candidate's website says, "We need to prioritize investments in improving rural roads and bridges... Additionally, expanding public transportation options, such as high-speed rail, will enhance mobility for rural Americans, ensuring they have access to... jobs, and education."

Plans to improve rural roads and bridges, repair existing indrastructure, and expand public transportation options to ensure access to jobs and services.

Supports investing in infrastructure and services for Montana's outdoor tourism, a key economic and employment sector, advocating for its growth and equitable access to public lands for all income levels and backgrounds.

Wants to invest in outdoor tourism as a way to grow the economy.

The candidate's website says, "Expanded and reliable rural broadband access is critical for ... economic growth ... We need to promote competition and set policies to ensure rural Montanans have access to the digital era..."

Believes expanded and reliable rural broadband access is critical for economic growth.

Said, "We need to reduce the wage gaps at businesses because there’s no reason that a CEO makes a thousand or more times what a front-line worker makes."

- Supports unions as a way for worker solidarity, safe working spaces, safety at work, and a livable wage.
- Plans to improve rural roads and bridges, repair existing indrastructure, and expand public transportation options to ensure access to jobs and services.
- Wants to invest in outdoor tourism as a way to grow the economy.
- Believes expanded and reliable rural broadband access is critical for economic growth.
- Opposes taxing Social Security payments.
- Said, "We need to reduce the wage gaps at businesses because there’s no reason that a CEO makes a thousand or more times what a front-line worker makes."

Economy

The candidate's website says, "INCREASED RURAL HEALTHCARE AND BROADBAND ACCESS"

Supports telehealth initiatives to reduce travel burdens and improve rural health.

The candidate's website says, "The need for more access to quality healthcare in rural areas is growing every day... Rural hospitals, clinics, and healthcare centers need worker incentives, financial support, and reduced administrative burdens. Telehealth initiatives must play a role, to reduce travel burdens and improve rural health."

Believes rural hospitals, clinics, and healthcare centers need worker incentives, financial support, and reduced administrative burdens.

Supports abortion rights, and wants to pass an amendment to add them to the state constitution.

Said, "Abortion is healthcare. It’s 2024. We shouldn’t still be fighting this fight we won in 1972."

- Supports telehealth initiatives to reduce travel burdens and improve rural health.
- Believes rural hospitals, clinics, and healthcare centers need worker incentives, financial support, and reduced administrative burdens.
- Supports abortion rights, and wants to pass an amendment to add them to the state constitution.
- Said, "Abortion is healthcare. It’s 2024. We shouldn’t still be fighting this fight we won in 1972."

Healthcare

Supports promoting hunter and firearm safety, advocates for secure gun storage to prevent access by criminals and children, and seeks accountability for gun owners, dealers, and manufacturers to ensure responsible gun ownership and usage.

Supports promoting hunter and firearm safety.

Advocates for secure gun storage to prevent access by criminals and children and accountability for gun owners, dealers, and manufacturers to ensure responsible gun ownership and usage.

- Supports promoting hunter and firearm safety.
- Advocates for secure gun storage to prevent access by criminals and children and accountability for gun owners, dealers, and manufacturers to ensure responsible gun ownership and usage.

Public Safety

Said, "I have no qualms about the fact that Hamas has been a terrorist organization; that does not justify the genocide of the Palestinian people."

- Said, "I have no qualms about the fact that Hamas has been a terrorist organization; that does not justify the genocide of the Palestinian people."

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Supports sustainable land use, including responsible resource management, prioritizing soil, water, and biodiversity, and advocates for inclusive, science-driven decision-making to foster healthy ecosystems and robust rural economies.

The candidate's website says, "Recognizing and respecting the sovereign rights of Indigenous peoples is vital... This involves collaborating with Indigenous communities on land management... and implementing traditional ecological knowledge. Supporting Indigenous-led conservation efforts and recognizing the historical and cultural significance of public lands is crucial."

Advocates for collaboration with Indigenous communities on land management and implementing traditional ecological knowledge to supporting Indigenous-led conservation efforts.

Supports bolstering Montana's economy by promoting the shift to sustainable energy, advocating for renewable energy in rural areas, and enhancing energy independence, small-scale production, and storage to improve reliability and lower costs for Montanans.

Believes the shift to sustainable energy and renewable energy in rural areas will bolster Montana's economy and reduce energy costs.

Said, "We need to protect the natural ecosystems, biodiversity, and sensitive habitats within public lands. This involves establishing and maintaining protected areas, national parks, and wildlife refuges to safeguard the environment for future generations."

Wants to protect natural ecosystems, biodiversity, and sensitive habitats within public lands by establishing and maintaining protected areas, national parks, and wildlife refuges.

Supports Montana's fossil fuel communities and advocates for diversification of industry in Central and Eastern Montana, criticizing Republican leaders for hindering such development despite changing global demand for fossil fuels.

Supports Montana's fossil fuel communities and advocates for diversification of industry in Central and Eastern Montana.

Said, "Most of us recognize the urgent need to address climate change. Energy infrastructure projects can accomplish a lot. We must also invest in carbon sequestration, reforestation, and sustainable land management."

- Supports sustainable land use, including responsible resource management, prioritizing soil, water, and biodiversity, and advocates for inclusive, science-driven decision-making to foster healthy ecosystems and robust rural economies.
- Advocates for collaboration with Indigenous communities on land management and implementing traditional ecological knowledge to supporting Indigenous-led conservation efforts.
- Believes the shift to sustainable energy and renewable energy in rural areas will bolster Montana's economy and reduce energy costs.
- Wants to protect natural ecosystems, biodiversity, and sensitive habitats within public lands by establishing and maintaining protected areas, national parks, and wildlife refuges.
- Supports Montana's fossil fuel communities and advocates for diversification of industry in Central and Eastern Montana.
- Said, "Most of us recognize the urgent need to address climate change. Energy infrastructure projects can accomplish a lot. We must also invest in carbon sequestration, reforestation, and sustainable land management."

Energy & the Environment

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

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The candidate's website says, "Kevin is also a skilled businessman with a strong record of tapping into fresh economic potential... Through his marketing skill, he helped ATX grow from a $5 million to a $20 million company... He then leveraged this experience to launch two small businesses which continue to thrive today... By 2018, his reputation as a skilled problem solver had grown his customer base to such a degree that he could launch Auxilyum Technologies, a second company which provides high-touch I.T. support to lighten the technical load faced by small businesses across the state of Montana."

Said, "Lately we’ve seen push back, against a livable wage, against safety at work, and against stopping child labor... We need strong unions again, and supporting them is my commitment to every Montanan..."

Said, "Some of this fear has taken root... But, I still believe that Montanans remain steadfast in valuing our laborers, in maintaining our work ethic... I believe these values are more important than any political party or lobbyist-designed talking point."

Said, "We need leaders who have no financial incentive to keep our communities dependent on limited industrial opportunities. I’m one of them."

Said, "Montanans value our Second Amendment rights, and that’s not something I’m looking to change. We need a balanced approach to this debate, with solutions that reflect our Montana values and encourage other states to learn from us."

Said, "Montanans know we are a stubbornly “purple” State, and we always have been. We split our political tickets across party lines more than most states...”"

Kevin founded Studio 19 in 2010, which manages live video production for all Frontier Conference athletics in Montana. He founded Auxilyum Technologies in 2019, which provides high-touch I.T. support for small businesses. He previousy worked as the cheif operating officeer at Treasure State Internet & Telegraph, production specialist for Lyon Productions, marketing and promotions manager at Rich's Nightclub, video production specialist at ATX II, LLC, and a business development and marketing coordinator at Garrett Aviation. 

He previously ran in the 2022 Democratic primary for Montana Public Service Commission District 5 and lost.

Wants to pass an amendment to add abortion rights to the state constitution.

- Supports telehealth initiatives to reduce travel burdens and improve rural health.
- Believes rural hospitals, clinics, and healthcare centers need worker incentives, financial support, and reduced administrative burdens.
- Wants to pass an amendment to add abortion rights to the state constitution.
- Said, "Abortion is healthcare. It’s 2024. We shouldn’t still be fighting this fight we won in 1972."

Kevin Hamm has called Montana home since the age of five, attending public schools including his first day of kindergarten at Four Georgians Elementary School. He has been involved in community theaters and values the public education he received. Details about his family, the church he attends, or further educational background are not provided in the information given.

Kevin Hamm is a small business owner who has also served on community boards including Queen City Ballet and Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies. He founded the Happiness & Joy Foundation, a nonprofit organization, and has directed the Montana Pride celebration for ten years. Specific details about the small business he built or other jobs he may have held are not provided.

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

Said, "In short, I support infusing the rest of our nation with a dose of Montana’s gun sense."

Said, "No, I don’t want to take your guns. Yes, I have my own."

Believes GOP leaders hypocritically oppose diverse energy investments publicly while personally benefiting from them, denying Montana communities similar opportunities for a resilient economic future.

- Your US Representative represents the interests of your district in the US House of Representatives, the lower house of Congress. Montana currently has 2 US Representatives.
- US Representatives can author, sponsor, debate, and vote on bills which become national law.
- Representatives may serve on congressional committees. Committees focus on certain areas of policy, such as transportation, education, or labor. They may also run for higher positions within their party, such as the Speaker of the House or Majority/Minority Leader.
- Representatives are elected to two-year terms. In order to hold this office, candidates must be a legal resident of Montana for at least seven years prior to their election. US Representatives are paid a salary of $174,000/year.