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Mark earned a bachelor's degree from Carroll College.

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Mark currently works as Lead Admissions Counselor at Montana Youth Challenge. Previously he worked as a teacher. He also served in the United States Army and the Montana Army National Guard. 

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Mark McGinley ran for Montana’s House of Representatives seat in 2020 and House District 30 out of Bozeman in 1996, but did not win.

As of June 8, 2025, Mark (Mj) McGinley did not have a website or any information online.

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Said, "I think education is the most important thing we do. If we want to influence the future, we need to work on education."

Wants to work on the teacher shortage and retention in Montana.

Supports public schools, private schools and alternative options.

- Said, "I think education is the most important thing we do. If we want to influence the future, we need to work on education."
- Wants to work on the teacher shortage and retention in Montana.
- Supports public schools, private schools and alternative options.

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Mark (Mj) McGinley

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Ray served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

Ray Shaw served four terms in House District 71. He was elected in 2013 and left office in 2021.  During his last term, he chaired the Agriculture Committee. He was appointed by Governor Gianforte to serve as the commissioner for Montana's MIC3.

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Said, "The pressing need for tax reform to alleviate the burden on hardworking Montanans... I'm prepared to prioritize the needs and concerns of Senate District 35 with diligence and integrity."

Plans to address concerns about tax reform.

Said, "As a member of the Madison County housing board, I understand the need for balance between economic development and affordable housing."

- Plans to address concerns about tax reform.
- Said, "As a member of the Madison County housing board, I understand the need for balance between economic development and affordable housing."

Said, "I aim to be a steadfast advocate for our communities. I firmly believe in supporting our law enforcement, first responders, local businesses, and organizations like 4-H and FFA."

Plans to support law enforcement and first responders.

- Plans to support law enforcement and first responders.

The candidate's website says, "Focusing on healthcare, including the continued viability of programs like Medicaid, the Help Act, and mental health support."

Wants to continue supporting Medicaid and the Help Act, alongside ensuring mental health support.

- Wants to continue supporting Medicaid and the Help Act, alongside ensuring mental health support.

The candidate's website says, "Recognizing the paramount importance of education, particularly in nurturing our youth and supporting initiatives like the Youth Challenge Program at Western Montana College."

Supports initiatives like the Youth Challenge Program at Western Montana College.

- Supports initiatives like the Youth Challenge Program at Western Montana College.

As of June 8, 2025, Ray Shaw’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said, "Continue to secure funding for essential environmental projects much like I did for the Granite Creek Bridge Project and the Jefferson Slough Restoration, addressing issues like milfoil infestation."

Plans to secure funding for "essential environmental projects much like I did for the Granite Creek Bridge Project and the Jefferson Slough Restoration, addressing issues like milfoil infestation."

The candidate's website says, "Working with the FWP on wolf management, which is critical for our ranchers."

Plans to work with the FWP on wolf management, "which is critical for our ranchers."

- Plans to secure funding for "essential environmental projects much like I did for the Granite Creek Bridge Project and the Jefferson Slough Restoration, addressing issues like milfoil infestation."
- Plans to work with the FWP on wolf management, "which is critical for our ranchers."

Ray Shaw

Tony and his wife have a family of 5 sons and 7 grandchildren.

Tony owns and operates 2 small businesses and a ranch, alongside his family.

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Tony Tezak's campaign for state senator is his first entry into politics.

The candidate's website says, "Limit the Federal Government's role in our local small businesses. Give control of Government back to the State. Seek accountability in the Government's actions. Support law enforcement."

Wants to minimize the federal government's involvement in the local economy, such as small businesses.

- Wants to minimize the federal government's involvement in the local economy, such as small businesses.

As of June 8, 2025, Tony Tezak’s website did not contain information on this issue.

The candidate's website says, "Parents should have a voice in their children's education. There should be full transparency in the Curriculum being taught to our children. Push for an expansion in career and technical education programs throughout the state."

Advocates for school choice, parental involvement, and curriculum transparency.

Advocates for an expansion in career and technical education programs throughout the state.

- Advocates for school choice, parental involvement, and curriculum transparency.
- Advocates for an expansion in career and technical education programs throughout the state.

The candidate's website says, "Agriculture is not only a job, but a way of life in Montana. Utilize agriculture with our natural resources of logging, mining, and Montana grassroot values. Protect our water rights."

Said, "Agriculture is not only a job, but a way of life in Montana. Utilize agriculture with our natural resources of logging, mining, and Montana grassroot values. Protect our water rights."

- Said, "Agriculture is not only a job, but a way of life in Montana. Utilize agriculture with our natural resources of logging, mining, and Montana grassroot values. Protect our water rights."

Tony Tezak

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- Your State Senator 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 Senator can serve on committees. This is important because many bills can be stalled in committee, preventing them making it to a vote.
- Your State Senator 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 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 35, Republican Primary

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