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Sharing an article from the Missoulian: Women stepping up to run for office in Montana

https://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/montana-sees-most-female-statewide-candidates-in-decades/article_04adc7f6-a945-599e-a57c-a46c999d1911.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Missoulian&fbclid=IwAR28wAg7PdIAm3kg_jL6_xu7R9eFTBujJd0POcXkD8ONQdsOqT5zIm6sA0Y

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Below is a list of the results from the Montana State Primary Elections, as of June 10th, 2020. Reminder that General Elections will be on November 3rd, 2020. Mark your calendars for BPW’s annual Candidate & Ballot Issues Forums Series! Oct. 6th, 7th, 12th and 13th, all at 6:30pm at the Bozeman Public Library. More information to come.

Montana Primary Election Results, June 10^th, 2020:

US House (1 seat):

General election candidates

• Kathleen Williams  (Democratic Party)
• Matt Rosendale  (Republican Party)
• John Gibney  (Green Party)

US Senate (1 seat):

General election candidates

• Steve Daines  (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
• Steve Bullock  (Democratic Party)
• Wendie Fredrickson  (Green Party)

Governor (1 seat):
General election candidates

• Mike Cooney  (Democratic Party)
• Greg Gianforte  (Republican Party)
• Robert Barb  (Green Party)
• Lyman Bishop  (Libertarian Party)

Lieutenant Governor (1 seat):
General election candidates

• Casey Schreiner  (Democratic Party)
• Kristen Juras  (Republican Party)
• Joshua Thomas  (Green Party)
• John Nesper  (Libertarian Party)

Secretary of State (1 seat):
General election candidates

• Bryce Bennett (Democratic Party)
• Christi Jacobsen (Republican Party)

Superintendent of Public Instruction (1 seat:
General election candidates

• Elsie Arntzen  (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
• Melissa Romano  (Democratic Party) 
• Kevin Leatherbarrow  (Libertarian Party)

Attorney General (1 seat):
General election candidates

• Raph Graybill  (Democratic Party)
• Austin Knudsen  (Republican Party)
• Roy Davis  (Green Party)

Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, State Auditor (1 seat):
General election candidates

• Shane Morigeau  (Democratic Party) 
• Troy Downing  (Republican Party)
• Roger Roots  (Libertarian Party)

Public Service Commission (1 seat in District 3, Southwest Montana):
District 3

General election candidates

• Tom Woods  (Democratic Party)
• James Brown  (Republican Party)
• Rob Elwood  (Independent)

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State Senate District 31:
General election candidates

• Christopher Pope (Democratic Party)
• Rick Vaught (Republican Party)
• Joshua-Luke O’Connor (Libertarian Party)

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State House District 60:
General election candidates

• Laurie Bishop (Democratic Party)
• Joe Lamm (Republican Party)

[State House District 61: Jim Hamilton (Democratic Party), unopposed]

State House District 62:
General election candidates

• Ed Stafman (Democratic Party)
• Francis Wendt (Libertarian Party)

State House District 63:
General election candidates

• Alice Buckley (Democratic Party)
• Bryan Haysom (Republican Party)

State House District 64:
General election candidates

• Brian Popiel (Democratic Party)
• Randy Chamberlin + Jane Gillette  (Republican Party) (Race is too close to call as of 6/10/20)
• Doug Campbell (Libertarian Party)

State House District 65:
General election candidates

• Kelly Kortum (Democratic Party)
• Jolene Crum (Republican Party)

[State House District 66: Denise Hayman (Incumbent), (Democratic Party), unopposed]

State House District 67:
General election candidates

• Colette Campbell (Democratic Party)
• Jedediah Hinkle (Republican Party)
• Andrew Schaefer (Libertarian Party)

State House District 68:
General election candidates

• Claire Broling (Democratic Party)
• Caleb Hinkle (Republican Party)

[State House District 69: Jennifer Carlson (Republican Party), unopposed]

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A message from our friends at the Bozeman Public Library Foundation:

Join our team!

The Bozeman Public Library Foundation (BPLF) is searching for a motivated, friendly Library lover to join our team in the role of Office Administrator and Bookkeeper. BPLF is the fundraising partner for the Library and supports them in their mission to create opportunities that inspire curiosity, exploration and connection.

This is a full-time position with benefits including health insurance, IRA, vacation and sick leave. Starting salary is $40-45,000 DOE. For a full job description and information on how to apply, please visit https://www.bozemanlibraryfoundation.org/were-hiring/

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The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and Montana Business Adaptation Program Announce new funding starting Monday, June 1. 

• The Montana Business Adaptation Program will provide reimbursement for COVID-19 expenses related to keeping staff and customers safe – from the purchase of personal protective equipment to resources needed for staff to work remotely.

• Eligible small business must be Montana-based, employ 50 or less, have incurred eligible adaptation expenses since Feb. 15 due to COVID-19, and be in good standing with the Secretary of State or local tribal government.

• Nonprofit entities are eligible.

• Eligible expenses include costs related to communication, remote work equipment, cleaning supplies, tools to enhance social distancing and sanitation, travel and hotel costs related to quarantining workers.

• Total funding available is $20 million, the maximum reimbursement amount per business is $5,000.

• Apply here: https://commerce.mt.gov/BusinessRecovery (application will be available starting June 1st!)

Good news, BPW Members! The Small Business Administration will resume accepting PPP loan applications on Monday, April 27th.
For more information on the Paycheck Protection Program, visit: sba.gov/paycheckprotection,