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Braxton was born in Whitefish, Montana, and graduated from Columbia Falls High School. He was previously a Turning Point USA ambassador, a RunGenZ rising star, and former vice-chair of the Montana Young Republicans. 

Braxton has experience working as a local businessman, self-employe consultant, and with Vandevanter Meats.

Braxton Mitchell is a member of the Montana House of Representatives for District 3. He was elected to this position in 2021, and is serving his second term. 

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As a Montana House Representative, he reportedly, "carried nine of his 10 bills last session, including implementing financial literacy requirements in schools and allowing electronic hunting tags...".

Wants to focus on expanding measures aimed to enhance financial literacy.

- As a Montana House Representative, he reportedly, "carried nine of his 10 bills last session, including implementing financial literacy requirements in schools and allowing electronic hunting tags...".
- Wants to focus on expanding measures aimed to enhance financial literacy.
- Supports reducing property taxes.

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As of September 17, 2024, Braxton Mitchell did not have a website or any information online.

Energy & the Environment

Wants to work with constituents in an effort to address drunk driving and mental health.

- Wants to work with constituents in an effort to address drunk driving and mental health.

Healthcare

Registered as a National Rifle Assocation (NRA) Lifetime Member.

Supports helping auxiliary police officers.

- Registered as a National Rifle Assocation (NRA) Lifetime Member.
- Supports helping auxiliary police officers.

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Braxton Mitchell

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Steve served on the board of Pocono Area Transitional Housing, a nonprofit which helps homeless people find housing.

Steve is an organizer for the annual Cabin Fever Days barstool races in Martin City. He also owned commercial rental properties, and was a school board trustee. He served as the former executive director of First Best Place, a community group.

Ballotpedia: Steve Paugh

Steve Paugh's campaign for state representative is his first entry into politics.

As of September 17, 2024, Steve Paugh did not have a website or any information online.

Steve Paugh

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