 Ravalli Republic, Senate District 44 candidate Q&A: Theresa Manzella

BallotPedia, Theresa Manzella

Theresa Manzella is currently State Senator in State Senate District 44. She was elected to this position in 2020. Theresa previously represented Montana House of Representatives District 85 from 2015-2019. 

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Supported " SB400, the Parents Bill of Rights, safeguarding fundamental parental rights against government interference. This legislation nullifies government immunity and provides parents with a means to seek recompense when their rights are violated."

Supported "SB518 in 2023 empowered parental rights in education, allowing them to be more involved and ensuring their right to excuse their child from objectionable."

- Supported " SB400, the Parents Bill of Rights, safeguarding fundamental parental rights against government interference. This legislation nullifies government immunity and provides parents with a means to seek recompense when their rights are violated."
- Supported "SB518 in 2023 empowered parental rights in education, allowing them to be more involved and ensuring their right to excuse their child from objectionable."

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Letter to the editor: Candidate is a mystery

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