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Brad graduated from Snyder High School, then earned his bachelor's degree in mathematical economics from the United States Military Academy at West Point, a master's degree in policy management from Georgetown University, and a master's degree in military studies from the Marine Corps University.

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Brad is currently a managing director for Merging Partners Incorporated, and the founder and managing director of Old Soldier LLC. He was previously a member of the board of trustees for the Red Lodge School District and the Chief Operating Officer for the Teton County school District. He served in the U.S. Army.

Brad Barker is currently a state representative serving House District 58. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

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

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Sponsored House Bill 833, which established a teacher residency program.

Sponsored House Bill 352, which provides targeted interventions to support 3rd grade reading proficiency.

- Sponsored House Bill 833, which established a teacher residency program.
- Sponsored House Bill 352, which provides targeted interventions to support 3rd grade reading proficiency.

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Kim earned her bachelor's degree in economics from The George Washington University and a master's degree in regional planning and development from Cornell University. 

Kim has experience as the Director of Sanford Health, a health care nonprofit. She additionally has been a self-employed consultant, Vice President of State and Federal Relations at South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations, Region VIII Director of the US Department of Health and Human Services, and Workforce and Professional Development Project Director at Montana State University. 

Kim Gillan ran for State Senator in the State of Montana Legislature in 2004 and won. She served in this position as Minority Whip for two terms. Kim also ran for State Representative in the Montana State House of Representatives in 1996 and won. She served in this poistion as Minority Leader for two terms. 

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Proposes a job training assistance program for small business employees.

Proposes limiting the state's ability to impose new taxes without legislative approval.

Wants stronger fines to police telemarketer fraud.

Proposes strengthening private property rights when the government claims property through eminent domain.

- Proposes a job training assistance program for small business employees.
- Wants to close corporate tax loopholes.
- Proposes limiting the state's ability to impose new taxes without legislative approval.
- Wants stronger fines to police telemarketer fraud.
- Proposes strengthening private property rights when the government claims property through eminent domain.

Supports the state government purchasing more fuel efficient vehicles.

- Supports the state government purchasing more fuel efficient vehicles.

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Supports expansion and access to Medicaid.

Proposes a guarantee coverage for autism and diabetes treatments.

- Supports expansion and access to Medicaid.
- Proposes a guarantee coverage for autism and diabetes treatments.

Proposes expanding funding for road construction and repair.

Proposes new teen driver licensing and highway safety requirements.

Wants to expand DUI enforcement to require blood alcohol testing in all serious vehicular accidents.

- Proposes expanding funding for road construction and repair.
- Proposes new teen driver licensing and highway safety requirements.
- Wants to expand DUI enforcement to require blood alcohol testing in all serious vehicular accidents.

Wants to revise campaign disclosure laws to improve public transparency.

- Wants to revise campaign disclosure laws to improve public transparency.

As of June 9, 2025, Kim Gillan did not have a website or any information online.

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- 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.

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