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Ed is from Havre, and currently lives there with his wife. He graduated from Havre High School.

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Ed was previously a foreman for BNSF Railway.

Ballotpedia: Ed Hill

Ed Hill was the state representative representing Montana's House District 28. He was elected in 2020 and left office in 2023. During his time in the House, he served on the Human Services and House State Administration Committees.

Candidate profile, House District 27: Ed Hill, Republican

Said, "I would really like to see the government pull back out of things more and let people work and reap the benefits of their labor."

Wants to "break people's dependence" on government programs like assistance for food, housing, or medical care.

Believes that the government is providing too many subsidies.

- Said, "I would really like to see the government pull back out of things more and let people work and reap the benefits of their labor."
- Wants to "break people's dependence" on government programs like assistance for food, housing, or medical care.
- Believes that the government is providing too many subsidies.

Economy

Said, "The animals are property of Montana and the rights of Montanans to hunt them should be prioritized over people from out of state."

- Said, "The animals are property of Montana and the rights of Montanans to hunt them should be prioritized over people from out of state."

Energy & the Environment

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

Healthcare

Public Safety

Voting & Elections

Education

Ed Hill

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Paul graduated from the University of Montana. He is widowed and has two children. Paul is a member of the Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education, the ALS Association Evergreen Chapter, the Montana Cooperative Development Center, the Montana Economic Development Advisory Council, and a Trustee of the Northern Montana Hospital. 

Paul is the Executive Director of the Bear Paw Development Corporation. 

Ballotpedia: Paul Tuss

Paul Tuss currently serves in the State House, representing District 28. He was first elected in 2022 and is seeking a second term. He also ran for the State House seat representing District 14 in 2018 but did not win.

Paul Tuss

Supports investments in roads, highways, water and sewer systems, irrigation projects, airports, and bridges.

Sponsored a bill to establish a Montana in-demand skilled trades investment pilot program.

- Supports investments in roads, highways, water and sewer systems, irrigation projects, airports, and bridges.
- Sponsored a bill to establish a Montana in-demand skilled trades investment pilot program.

Rep. Paul Tuss, D-Havre: 2023 Montana Capital Tracker

Paul Tuss Files for Re-election

Supports access to public lands and opposes sales of public lands.

Sponsored a bill to exempt the Department of Commerce and the Coal Board from environmental reviews by the Montana Environmental Policy Act for certain grants.

Advocated for $625,000 in funding to help improve the Havre municipal water system.

- Supports access to public lands and opposes sales of public lands.
- Sponsored a bill to exempt the Department of Commerce and the Coal Board from environmental reviews by the Montana Environmental Policy Act for certain grants.
- Advocated for $625,000 in funding to help improve the Havre municipal water system.

As of June 8, 2025, Paul Tuss’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Advocated for $25 million for the construction of the Aurora Complex at Montana State University - Northern.

Advocated for $3.7 million to remove lead from school drinking water systems.

- Advocated for $25 million for the construction of the Aurora Complex at Montana State University - Northern.
- Advocated for $3.7 million to remove lead from school drinking water systems.

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- Your State Representative is responsible for representing your interests. They also are responsible for helping you navigate the state's services and bringing back resources to your district.
- State Representatives are elected to a 2-year term. Individuals can serve no more than 8 years in a 16-year period.

Montana State Representative, District 27

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