Ballotpedia - Peter Strand 

Peter is originally from San Francisco, California. He is married and has three children. Peter earned his bachelor's degree from Occidental College, and his graduated degree from Lesley University.

Peter worked with the Bozeman Public Schools for nearly three decades after moving from Colorado to Gallatin County.

Peter Strand's campaign for state representative is his first entry into politics.

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Supports empowering Montana's workforce, including safe conditions, fair pay, and bargaining rights, and opposes "right-to-work" laws, pension access restrictions, and cuts to essential services, viewing such measures as detrimental to the state's well-being.

Supports providing resources and frameworks to aid Montanans who undertake the significant risk of starting new businesses, emphasizing the crucial role of small, independent business owners in strengthening Montana's economy.

Believes that current salaries are insufficient for rent or home ownership, requiring state-level legislative action to ensure affordable housing for workers and new teachers in Montana.

The candidate's website says, "When wages and salaries can't get you a roof over your head, we have a problem. Taking on this crisis is the bottom line for guiding Montanans to a healthy future."

Said, "When wages and salaries can't get you a roof over your head, we have a problem. Taking on this crisis is the bottom line for guiding Montanans to a healthy future."

The candidate's website says, "It isn't national corporations and conglomerates who should get special breaks and supports, as they've been getting lately. No, our focus should be on our small-scale, locally-owned businesses."

Said, "It isn't national corporations and conglomerates who should get special breaks and supports, as they've been getting lately. No, our focus should be on our small-scale, locally-owned businesses."

The candidate's website says, "Montana and its economy are driven not by the flashy few who possess piles of cash. No, Montana is driven by all the people who put their hearts into their work."

Said, "Montana and its economy are driven not by the flashy few who possess piles of cash. No, Montana is driven by all the people who put their hearts into their work."

- Supports empowering Montana's workforce, including safe conditions, fair pay, and bargaining rights, and opposes "right-to-work" laws, pension access restrictions, and cuts to essential services, viewing such measures as detrimental to the state's well-being.
- Supports providing resources and frameworks to aid Montanans who undertake the significant risk of starting new businesses, emphasizing the crucial role of small, independent business owners in strengthening Montana's economy.
- Believes that current salaries are insufficient for rent or home ownership, requiring state-level legislative action to ensure affordable housing for workers and new teachers in Montana.
- Said, "When wages and salaries can't get you a roof over your head, we have a problem. Taking on this crisis is the bottom line for guiding Montanans to a healthy future."
- Said, "It isn't national corporations and conglomerates who should get special breaks and supports, as they've been getting lately. No, our focus should be on our small-scale, locally-owned businesses."
- Said, "Montana and its economy are driven not by the flashy few who possess piles of cash. No, Montana is driven by all the people who put their hearts into their work."

Economy

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

Energy & the Environment

Said, "Each of us should be able to make decisions about our own health without political interference... We should trust women to know what’s best for their bodies, their physical and mental health, and their lives... While medical professionals belong in these discussions, politicians do not."

Opposes government intervention in medical decisions.

- Opposes government intervention in medical decisions.

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Believes Montana's public schools and educators are foundational to youth and community development, opposes legislative actions that harm teachers, and advocates addressing teacher shortages, student mental health, school safety, and opposes diverting funds to private institutions.

Said, "I'm most proud of the work I did in guiding a thousand Bozeman youth into becoming productive, responsible, kind future citizens."

The candidate's website says, "In our current government, schools and teachers get battered rather than supported."

Said, "In our current government, schools and teachers get battered rather than supported."

- Believes Montana's public schools and educators are foundational to youth and community development, opposes legislative actions that harm teachers, and advocates addressing teacher shortages, student mental health, school safety, and opposes diverting funds to private institutions.
- Said, "I'm most proud of the work I did in guiding a thousand Bozeman youth into becoming productive, responsible, kind future citizens."
- Said, "In our current government, schools and teachers get battered rather than supported."

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Mark is married to his wife, Dawn. He holds a Bachelor's of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting Degree, and a Law Degree, all from The University of Georgia. He resides Middle Creek Parklands in Montana. Their family are members of Holy Rosary Parish.

Mark owns a wine business, The Lewis Firm. He has experience working in sports administration, for NCAA college sports, and the Olympic movement. 

Ballotpedia - Mark Lewis

This is Mark Lewis's first entry into politics. 

Promises to be a committed steward of tax funds, and plans to use tax dollars sparingly and only when needed.

Supports reducing taxes and addressing property taxes.

- Promises to be a committed steward of tax funds, and plans to use tax dollars sparingly and only when needed.
- Supports reducing taxes and addressing property taxes.

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

Plans to focus on " issues that matter to you, not to any special interest group or ideological think tank."

Promises to "listen to and work with anyone who wants to make life better for Montanans. No party or individual has a monopoly on good ideas. "

- Plans to focus on " issues that matter to you, not to any special interest group or ideological think tank."
- Plans to follow strict term limits.
- Promises to "listen to and work with anyone who wants to make life better for Montanans. No party or individual has a monopoly on good ideas. "

Mark Lewis

- 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.