Montana Republican Party

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Political party in Montana, United States

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Leader
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Chairman	Don Kaltschmidt
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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

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

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

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

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

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

• Republican Party (United States)
• Montana Democratic Party
• Politics of Montana
• List of Governors of Montana
• Montana House of Representatives
• Montana Senate

See Also

• Conservatism in the United States
• Political party strength in Montana

References

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