Lawmakers of Montana 2019, page 59

SENATE DISTRICT 16

Bridget is from Glendale, California. She moved to Montana in 1975 and currently lives in Wolf Point. Bridget has a Bachelor of Arts degree in humanity studies. She has two children and four grandchildren.

Bridget is retired, but has worked as a social worker as well as a farmer and rancher.

Ballotpedia: Bridget Smith

Bridget Smith previously served as State Representative of House District 31 from 2013 to2021. She ran for State Senator of District 16 in 2020 and did not win.

Opposes increases in property taxes and believes they should be offset through other methods.

Supports "country of origin" labeling for Montanan beef producers.

Wants to create and expand jobs, and said, "We need more industry in Eastern Montana."

- Opposes increases in property taxes and believes they should be offset through other methods.
- Supports "country of origin" labeling for Montanan beef producers.
- Wants to create and expand jobs, and said, "We need more industry in Eastern Montana."

Economy

Supports the strict enforcement of laws that restrict children's access to vapes (otherwise known as e-cigarettes).

- Supports the strict enforcement of laws that restrict children's access to vapes (otherwise known as e-cigarettes).

Public Safety

Supports utilizing federal funding for the expansion of Medicaid in Montana rather than a "block grant system."

- Supports utilizing federal funding for the expansion of Medicaid in Montana rather than a "block grant system."

Healthcare

Supports funding public education, but also supports the right for individuals to choose to send their children to private or religious schools instead.

- Supports funding public education, but also supports the right for individuals to choose to send their children to private or religious schools instead.

Education

As of June 8, 2025, Bridget Smith did not have a website or any information online.

Voting & Elections

Energy & the Environment

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As of May 7, 2024, Jonathan Windy Boy did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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Jonathan previously worked as a tribal historic preservation officer (THPO) director for the Chippewa Cree Tribal Historic Preservation Office. 

Jonathan Windy Boy is a State Senator for District 16 in Montana. He was elected to this position in 2008, and has served four terms.  He was also a House Representative for District 32 in Montana. He was elected to this position in 2016, and has served eight terms. 

As of June 8, 2025, Jonathan Windy Boy did not have a website or any information online.

REP. JONATHAN WINDY BOY (D) - HD32

Windy Boy opposes MIP drivers license sanctions

Sponsored House Bill 317, which established the Montana Indian Child Welfare Act, providing federal protections for Native American citizens.

Opposed reform proposing those under 18 from to be prohibited from holding a state driver's license if caught possessing alcohol, arguing it places Legislature on "the path of criminalizing everyone in Montana."

- Sponsored House Bill 317, which established the Montana Indian Child Welfare Act, providing federal protections for Native American citizens.
- Opposed reform proposing those under 18 from to be prohibited from holding a state driver's license if caught possessing alcohol, arguing it places Legislature on "the path of criminalizing everyone in Montana."

House committee hear bills to preserve American Indian culture

Sponsored House Bill 395, which would require certain Montana school districts to consult with American Indian tribes on education through tribal recommendations.

- Sponsored House Bill 395, which would require certain Montana school districts to consult with American Indian tribes on education through tribal recommendations.

Rep. Windy Boy Sent Harassing Texts, Says Former House Leader

 "Ex-House speaker: Box Elder legislator Windy Boy sent harassing texts

Stepped down from legislative duties and resigned as chairman of the state Tribal Relations Committee, due to reportedly sending harassing text messages to a female colleague in 2017.

- Stepped down from legislative duties and resigned as chairman of the state Tribal Relations Committee, due to reportedly sending harassing text messages to a female colleague in 2017.

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- State Senators are elected to a 4-year term. Individuals can serve no more than 8 years in a 16-year period.

Montana State Senator, District 16, Democratic Primary

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