Andrea currently lives in Lewiston with her husband. They have 3 sons together. Andrea serves on the Lewiston Public Library Board.

Andrea is currently retired. During her retirement, she worked as an office manager and treasurer at her church. Previously, she taught at various private and public schools for 29 years.

 New to politics, Lewistown's Andrea Payne aims for House seat

Andrea Payne's campaign for state representative is her first entry into politics.

Supports the equalization of residential, commercial, utilities, agricultural land, and forest properties.

Advocates for ranches to stay locally owned.

- Supports the equalization of residential, commercial, utilities, agricultural land, and forest properties.
- Advocates for ranches to stay locally owned.

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Plans to ensure air and water stay clean of pollution.

- Plans to ensure air and water stay clean of pollution.

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

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Andrea Payne

Shane is a Central Montana native and a Christian.

Shane served 9 years as a commissioned officer and pilot in the US Army, followed by 14.5 years in the Montana Army National Guard. After retiring in 2018, he returned to Grass Range to manage his family's ranch.

Ballotpedia - Shane Klakken 

Shane Klakken's campaign for State Representative in State House District 37 is his first entry into politics.

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The candidate's website says, "Free enterprise is where profit is rewarded, skill is rewarded, and labor is rewarded. Ethical free enterprise produces great results."

Believes Central Montana's economy suffers as wealthy buyers acquire large farms, remove them from production, and pay lower agricultural taxes, disadvantaging local farmers and reducing community revenue; advocates for tax reclassification to offset financial losses.

Believes Central Montana's economy suffers as "big money purchasers" acquire large farms, remove them from production, and pay lower agricultural taxes, disadvantaging local farmers and reducing community revenue; advocates for tax reclassification to offset financial losses.

The candidate's website says, "Fergus county experienced a 51% increase in property values and property owners are paying a commensurate increase in property tax all in one year. Is that fair? Does that make sense?"

The candidate's website says, "In 2022 the State of Montana over-collected taxes from property tax payers and income tax payers... The $4 billion over-collection should have been refunded to those who paid, but only $1.2 billion was returned to the tax payer..."

- Supports free enterprise.
- Believes Central Montana's economy suffers as "big money purchasers" acquire large farms, remove them from production, and pay lower agricultural taxes, disadvantaging local farmers and reducing community revenue; advocates for tax reclassification to offset financial losses.
- The candidate's website says, "Fergus county experienced a 51% increase in property values and property owners are paying a commensurate increase in property tax all in one year. Is that fair? Does that make sense?"
- The candidate's website says, "In 2022 the State of Montana over-collected taxes from property tax payers and income tax payers... The $4 billion over-collection should have been refunded to those who paid, but only $1.2 billion was returned to the tax payer..."

Opposes the 30-by-30 Plan, which "seeks to ensure the federal government is in control of 30% of the United States' lands and water by the year 2030."

- Opposes the 30-by-30 Plan, which "seeks to ensure the federal government is in control of 30% of the United States' lands and water by the year 2030."

- Opposes abortion and planned parenthood.

The candidate's website says, "All states are now border states due to the open nature of the United States' southern border."

The candidate's website says, "The job of government is to protect rights, not give rights... The post-911 Patriot Act remains one of the most flagrant violators of your rights that has ever passed congress and signed into law, all due to fear."

The candidate's website says, "The job of government is to protect rights, not give rights... The post-911 Patriot Act remains one of the most flagrant violators of your rights that has ever passed Congress and signed into law, all due to fear."

The candidate's website says, "Central Montana's US Highway 87 and 200 are major cartel super-highways utilized for human trafficing and ilicit drug distribution."

The candidate's website says, "Central Montana's US Highway 87 and 200 are major cartel super-highways utilized for human trafficking and illicit drug distribution."

- Opposes open borders.
- The candidate's website says, "The job of government is to protect rights, not give rights... The post-911 Patriot Act remains one of the most flagrant violators of your rights that has ever passed Congress and signed into law, all due to fear."
- The candidate's website says, "Central Montana's US Highway 87 and 200 are major cartel super-highways utilized for human trafficking and illicit drug distribution."

Opposes  "Transgender Day of Visibility."

- Supports limited government.
- Opposes  "Transgender Day of Visibility."

The candidate's website says, "Parents must be at the forefront of their child’s education, and it’s important that we have more choice in our education system so parents and kids can find the best solution that fits their unique individual learning needs."

Said, "Let’s teach kids how to think – not what to think. Let’s focus on the fundamentals of reading, writing, and arithmetic. ... we need to limit the Department of Education’s footprint in our classrooms."

The candidate's website says, "The future of the United States of America rests upon the quality of education our children receive. We need to teach the future leaders of our country to love this country by going"

The candidate's website says, "The future of the United States of America rests upon the quality of education our children receive. We need to teach the future leaders of our country to love this country..."

Believes "transgenderism [is] hidden in school[s]"

- Supports parental choice in education.
- Said, "Let’s teach kids how to think – not what to think. Let’s focus on the fundamentals of reading, writing, and arithmetic. ... we need to limit the Department of Education’s footprint in our classrooms."
- The candidate's website says, "The future of the United States of America rests upon the quality of education our children receive. We need to teach the future leaders of our country to love this country..."
- Believes "transgenderism [is] hidden in school[s]"

Shane Klakken

- Your State Representative participates in the legislative process at the state level. They are one of 100 members of the Montana House of Representatives. The Montana House of Representatives is the lower house of the Montana State Legislature (the state's lawmaking body).
- Your State Representative drafts laws, approves budgets, has oversight of the state executive branch, and debates and votes on proposed laws.
- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your State Representative can serve on committees. This is important because many bills can be stalled in committee, preventing them making it to a vote.
- 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 37

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