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James graduated from Neshaminy Jr. High School. He then went on to earn his bachelor's degree in education and music composition from the University of Cincinnati, as well as both his master's degree in music education and his doctorate in educational leadership from Temple University. He also attended the University of Nevada, Reno's doctoral program for educational leadership. 

James owns WayWordBound, a print and publishing company for educational documents and musical compositions. He was also the K-12 principal for Lund Schools, and an organist for the Central United Methodist Church.

James Rickley was previously the superintendent for the Poplar School District and the assistant superintendent for the Lander County School District. 

As of June 8, 2025, James Rickley did not have a website or any information online.

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Steve is a Montana native. He received an associate's degree from Excelsior University.

Steve owns a wild land fire contracting business. He previously worked as a first responder, in emergency rooms as a Paramedic, and then as a Registered Nurse.

Steve Gist is the State Representative in State House District 25. He was elected in 2020 and has served two terms in this position.

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Member of the Business and Labor Committee.

- Member of the Business and Labor Committee.

Supports fuel reduction projects to slow down wildfires and protect natural resources, air quality, and watershed areas.

Opposes mandatory all electric and wants to use a variety of energy sources, including "responsible coal mining and gas and oil exploration."

Believes in running generation plants when hydroelectric, wind, and solar cannot meet the "ever-increasing needs for electricity."

Wants to create more hydroelectric plants to existing dams and incorporate new and safe technology in nuclear energy.

Vice Chair of the Natural Resources Committee.

- Supports fuel reduction projects to slow down wildfires and protect natural resources, air quality, and watershed areas.
- Opposes mandatory all electric and wants to use a variety of energy sources, including "responsible coal mining and gas and oil exploration."
- Believes in running generation plants when hydroelectric, wind, and solar cannot meet the "ever-increasing needs for electricity."
- Wants to create more hydroelectric plants to existing dams and incorporate new and safe technology in nuclear energy.
- Vice Chair of the Natural Resources Committee.

Opposes the current cost of healthcare and the "Healthcare Industry's unbridled ability to overcharge for drugs, treatments, insurance, and procedures in a way that leaves the consumer being faced with costs that make no sense."

- Opposes the current cost of healthcare and the "Healthcare Industry's unbridled ability to overcharge for drugs, treatments, insurance, and procedures in a way that leaves the consumer being faced with costs that make no sense."

Wants to update firefighting practices to address changes in the wildlife/urban interface.

- Wants to update firefighting practices to address changes in the wildlife/urban interface.

Wants to protect Montana from "Federal overreach."

Wants to put "solid policies in place to prevent any tampering with our elections."

Has worked with a citizen group, a bi-partisan legislative workgroup, the Secretary of State's Office, the Commissioner of Political Practice (COPP), election clerks, and the Montana Association of Counties (MACO) to research the election process and increase voter confidence in elections.

Member of the Local Government Committee.

- Wants to protect Montana from "Federal overreach."
- Wants to put "solid policies in place to prevent any tampering with our elections."
- Has worked with a citizen group, a bi-partisan legislative workgroup, the Secretary of State's Office, the Commissioner of Political Practice (COPP), election clerks, and the Montana Association of Counties (MACO) to research the election process and increase voter confidence in elections.
- Member of the Local Government Committee.

Supports higher education options including Trade Schools, Apprenticeships, and College or University learning.

- Supports higher education options including Trade Schools, Apprenticeships, and College or University learning.
- Supports distance learning programs.

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