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Rudolf is from Powell, Wyoming. He holds a degree in political science from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a master's degree in defense and strategic studies from the U.S. Naval War College. He previously served as a Program Manager with the Volunteers of America Northern Rockies. 

Rudolf is a Substitute Teacher with Billings Public Schools. He previously served as a He is a US Navy veteran, previously serving as a Quartermaster, an Intelligence Officer, and a Commander. 

Rudoph Haden

This is Rudoph Haden's first entry into politics. 

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Said, "We need to quickly abolish the hikes, and establish a fair and affordable version of the tax."

Supports banning tax increases, saying " The unfair property tax increases of the last legislature are hurting families...many can’t afford to stay in their homes or in our state."

Wants to establish a "fair and affordable" means of taxing citizens.

Wants to install planning and development measures aimed to enhance local highways, streets, and access for walking and biking.

Wants to install a Retroactive Property Tax Reduction bill, which would "Recalculate costs for property based on value and expand assistance programs with refunds including taxes paid in 2023-2025."

Supports transparency and accountability, saying they are "two of the most critical elements of representative government!"

- Supports banning tax increases, saying " The unfair property tax increases of the last legislature are hurting families...many can’t afford to stay in their homes or in our state."
- Wants to establish a "fair and affordable" means of taxing citizens.
- Wants to install planning and development measures aimed to enhance local highways, streets, and access for walking and biking.
- Wants to install a Retroactive Property Tax Reduction bill, which would "Recalculate costs for property based on value and expand assistance programs with refunds including taxes paid in 2023-2025."
- Supports transparency and accountability, saying they are "two of the most critical elements of representative government!"

Economy

As of June 9, 2025, Rudolf Haden’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Healthcare

Wants to increase police presence and expand prison facilities to "keep criminals off the streets."

Wants to implement more efficient prosecution.

Wants to install a multi-agency task force, to help develop effective solutions and responses to criminal activity.

- Wants to increase police presence and expand prison facilities to "keep criminals off the streets."
- Wants to implement more efficient prosecution.
- Wants to install a multi-agency task force, to help develop effective solutions and responses to criminal activity.

Public Safety

Wants to review the ballot initiative process, and supports implementing measures aimed to expand voter access.

- Supports protecting the constitution.
- Wants to review the ballot initiative process, and supports implementing measures aimed to expand voter access.

Voting & Elections

Wants to enhance school safety and the quality of school facilities for students.

Wants to allocate Marijuana tax revenue to school funding.

Wants to find a means of increasing funding for schools and teachers.

- Wants to enhance school safety and the quality of school facilities for students.
- Wants to allocate Marijuana tax revenue to school funding.
- Wants to find a means of increasing funding for schools and teachers.

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Rudolf Haden

Sherry is a Billings native and graduated from Billings West High School and Rocky Mountain College. She volunteers with South Park Senior Center, Big Sky Senior Services, the Girl Scouts Treasure Trails Council, and more. She is married with children and grandchildren.

Sherry has worked in banks, insurance agencies, and credit unions. She was the  CEO of a Credit Union Services Organization, the Montana Health Federal Credit Union, and Executive Director of the Healthcare Credit Union Association.

Ballotpedia - Sherry Essmann

Sherry Essmann is the State Representative in State House District 52. She was elected in 2020 and has served two terms in this position.

Supports property tax reform and proposed two property tax reform bills that would have given residential homeowners property tax relief.

- Supports property tax reform and proposed two property tax reform bills that would have given residential homeowners property tax relief.

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Believes the Westmoreland Rosebud Mine and Colstrip Power Plant provide the only reliable electrical power in Montana.  She also believes coal resources are being responsibly developed in the eastern part of Montana.

- Believes the Westmoreland Rosebud Mine and Colstrip Power Plant provide the only reliable electrical power in Montana.  She also believes coal resources are being responsibly developed in the eastern part of Montana.

As of June 9, 2025, Sherry Essmann’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Worked with constituents to pass a law to protect newborn infants from being "abandoned in unsafe, unhealthy situations" by creating an anonymous safe haven baby box opportunity.

- Worked with constituents to pass a law to protect newborn infants from being "abandoned in unsafe, unhealthy situations" by creating an anonymous safe haven baby box opportunity.
- Opposes gun control.

Wants to defend "religious and democratic freedoms."

- Wants to defend "religious and democratic freedoms."

Wants to expand "educational programs that train our students and our existing labor force for effective and inclusive career and job training."

Believes in school choice for all parents and students.

- Wants to expand "educational programs that train our students and our existing labor force for effective and inclusive career and job training."
- Believes in school choice for all parents and students.

Sherry Essmann

- 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 49

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