Montana Republican Party
Montana Republican Party | |
---|---|
Chairman | Don Kaltschmidt |
Founded | 1867 |
Headquarters | Helena, Montana |
Ideology | Conservatism |
Political position | Right-wing |
National affiliation | Republican Party (United States) |
Colors | Red |
The Montana Republican Party is the affiliate of the Republican Party (United States) in the state of Montana. The party is headquartered in Helena. It is currently the dominant party in the state, holding the governorship and majorities in both the Montana House of Representatives and the Montana Senate.
History[edit | edit source]
The Montana Republican Party was founded in 1867, during the early years of Montana's territorial period. The party has played a significant role in the state's political history, often competing with the Montana Democratic Party for control of state government.
Ideology and Platform[edit | edit source]
The Montana Republican Party adheres to the principles of conservatism, advocating for limited government, individual liberties, free-market economics, and traditional values. The party's platform includes positions on a variety of issues, including tax policy, healthcare, education, and environmental policy.
Organization[edit | edit source]
The party is organized at the state level with a central committee and various local committees. The state chairman is Don Kaltschmidt. The party also has several affiliated organizations, including the Montana Federation of Republican Women and the Montana College Republicans.
Elected Officials[edit | edit source]
As of the most recent elections, the Montana Republican Party holds the following key positions:
- Governor of Montana
- Majority in the Montana House of Representatives
- Majority in the Montana Senate
Notable Figures[edit | edit source]
Prominent members of the Montana Republican Party have included:
- Marc Racicot, former Governor of Montana
- Steve Daines, current U.S. Senator
- Greg Gianforte, current Governor of Montana
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Republican Party (United States)
- Montana Democratic Party
- Politics of Montana
- List of Governors of Montana
- Montana House of Representatives
- Montana Senate
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