2018 Montana Libertarian Party Candidates
STATEWIDE CANDIDATES
Rick Breckenridge
Libertarian Candidate, US Senate
Rick Breckenridge is the Montana Libertarian Party Deputy Treasurer and Lake County Central Committee Chair. He is a professional land surveyor, which he views as a “marking a line where a person’s rights end and another’s begin.” He is a champion of personal rights, campaigning on the slogan: “Whatever you ask the government to do for you, they can do to you.”
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PHONE: (406) 261-7758
Rick previously ran as a replacement candidate for U.S. House in 2016 following the death of longtime MTLP Chair Mike Fellows. Rick has been a major part of the Montana Libertarian Party, and for his principles and perseverance, the MTLP proudly endorses Rick Breckenridge for U.S. Senate.
Elinor Swanson
Libertarian Candidate, US House
Elinor is a wife, mother of four, and attorney in Billings, Montana. Her parents were both in the medical field before they retired and she met her husband in medical school, although she chose a different path after the first year. The evidence-based, "First, Do No Harm" mentality of medicine deeply influences her political views. She believes every peaceful, honest person has the right to live free, and the law should defend that individual against any person or government - whether at the state or federal level - who would intrude on that freedom.
ELINOR'S CAMPAIGN WEBSITE
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ELIONOR'S LPEDIA
ELINOR'S EMAIL
PHONE: (406) 598-0515
Elinor is an intelligent, energetic candidate who is breaking new ground for Libertarians in Montana. The Montana Libertarian Party Proudly endorses its First Vice Chair for U.S. House of Representatives.
Roger Roots
Libertarian Candidate, Clerk of the Supreme Court
Roger Roots was the 2016 and 2012 candidate for Montana Secretary of State and 2014 candidate for U.S. Senate. He holds a Juris Doctorate and a PhD in Sociology. Most recently, he served pro bono as a legal aide for the Ryan Bundy Defense team— a case that was dismissed with prejudice against the United States.
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PHONE: (406) 224-3105
Given his track record of defending inherent rights, Roger is an exceptional candidate for Clerk of the Montana Supreme Court. His goal for the office is to ensure access to the Supreme Court for all Montanans, and the MTLP proudly endorses him to represent your rights to judicial appeals.
STATE SENATE CANDIDATES
Austen Lee Nelson (Libby)
Libertarian Candidate, Senate District 01
AUSTEN'S EMAIL
PHONE: (406) 283-1088
MAP OF SENATE DISTRICT 01
Kevin Vincent Leatherbarrow (Great Falls)
Libertarian Candidate, Senate District 13
KEVIN'S EMAIL
PHONE: (406) 564-5130
MAP OF SENATE DISTRICT 13
Frank McLain (Livingston)
Libertarian Candidate, Senate District 30
Frank's EMAIL
Phone: (406) 224-0528
MAP OF SENATE DISTRICT 30
Francis Wendt (Bozeman)
Libertarian Candidate, Senate District 32
Francis is a solider, actor, and natural leader. He was appointed Chair of the Montana Libertarian Party in April of 2018, previously serving as the Treasurer. He is an avid supporter of individual rights and has studied the economic structure of Montana with that in mind. A military veteran and current Montana National Guardsman, he views his oath to the Constitution to be his most important platform.
FRANCIS' CAMPAIGN WEBSITE
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PHONE: (406) 595-5111
MAP OF SENATE DISTRICT 32
Francis has been a member of the Libertarian party since 2011. He first ran for office in 2016, in House District 61, and he was also a 2016 state director for Gary Johnson’s presidential campaign. Since 2016, he has been an integral part of the MTLP, and we proudly endorse his race for Montana Senate.
STATE HOUSE CANDIDATES
Shawn Leslie Guymon (Kalispell)
Libertarian Candidate, House District 03
SHAWN'S EMAIL
PHONE: (406) 260-6818
MAP OF HOUSE DISTRICT 03
Cindy Dyson (Whitefish)
Libertarian Candidate, House District 05
Cindy grew up in Alaska as the daughter of a prominent state Republican. She and her husband, by happy accident, settled in Whitefish 22 years ago. She raised her family there, conducted research, and wrote her novel. She was a grassroots leader in support of Ron Paul in 2012. She is running on priorities of criminal Justice Reform, Environmental collaboration, and ethical election practices.
CINDY'S CAMPAIGN WEBSITE
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PHONE: (406) 407-0818
MAP OF HOUSE DISTRICT 05
Cindy Dyson is a published writer, mother, and Ron Paul activist. She helped shape the reconstruction of the Montana Libertarian Party as a drafter of the bylaws, Chair of The Flathead County Libertarian Party, and Secretary of the MTLP. She is a tireless advocate for women’s rights, and the MTLP proudly supports her candidacy for Montana House.
Sid Daoud (Kalispell)
Libertarian Candidate, House District 08
Sid is a Montana native from Great Falls with deep ties to the early pioneers in Montana on his mother’s side. His father’s family were Armenian immigrants, greatly balancing his perspective. After 13 years of service in the US Army, he settled in Kalispell in 2006. In 2016, he joined the Libertarian Party and has climbed to a leading role in the party, representing Montanans as a delegate at the Libertarian National Convention this past summer.
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PHONE: (406) 471-6723
MAP of HOUSE DISTRICT 08
Sid ran for Kalispell city council in 2017, is the Second Vice Chair of the Montana Libertarian Party, and spent a great deal of time recruiting candidates for 2018. He is running a great race and the National LP is taking note. The MTLP proudly endorses Sid’s campaign to be in the first class of elected Libertarians right here in Montana.
Bill Jones (Bigfork)
Libertarian Candidate, House District 10
BILL'S EMAIL
Phone: (406) 837-5760
MAP OF HOUSE DISTRICT 10
Conor Burns (Havre)
Libertarian Candidate, House District 28
CONOR'S FACEBOOK PAGE
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Conor's EMAIL
PHONE: (406) 210-1370
MAP OF HOUSE DISTRICT 28
Conor has been a member of the Montana Libertarian Party Executive Board since 2016, and is currently serving as Deputy Secretary. He is a staunch advocate of 2nd amendment rights and wants to limit government control over people's lives. He is a tried and true Libertarian, and the MTLP proudly endorses him for Montana House.
Kathryn G.H. Nicholes (Martinsdale)
Libertarian Candidate, House District 30
Kathryn launched into her campaign with a strong desire to represent the interests of her neighbors and the people of rural Montana. She lives in one of the most sparsely populated counties in Montana where she runs multiple businesses with her spouse from their home. She believes that the recent tumultuous politics is hindering our ability to engage the government, and she wants to work to solve that problem.
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Phone: (406) 572-3323
MAP OF HOUSE DISTRICT 30
Kathryn is a longtime freedom lover, enjoying her home in rural Montana. She is an advocate for social and economic reform in Montana, and she came back to the Libertarian Party after a decade-long hiatus. Her strong engagement over the short time in the Montana Libertarian Party has brought a new perspective to the party, and the MTLP is pleased to endorse her for Montana House.
Nathan McKenty (Billings)
Libertarian Candidate, House District 50
NATHAN'S FACEBOOK
NATHAN'S EMAIL
PHONE: (406) 417-0007
MAP OF HOUSE DISTRICT 50
A. Alexander Fetto (Bozeman)
Libertarian Candidate, House District 61
ALEXANDER'S EMAIL
PHONE: (603) 359-1909
MAP OF HOUSE DISTRICT 61
Joshua-Luke O'Connor (Manhattan)
Libertarian Candidate, House District 69
Joshua is a Montana native hailing from Polson, and a recent transplant to the Gallatin Valley. He is a pilot and holds a B.S in Aeronautics, which he has been using this past summer to maintain two helicopters fighting fires across the western United States. He is currently working on his masters in Aeronautics. He is committed to making a change in Helena and has the right tools to make it happen.
JOSHUA'S CAMPAIGN WEBSITE
JOSHUA'S EMAIL
PHONE: (406) 407-0358
MAP OF HOUSE DISTRICT 69
Michael White (Ennis)
Libertarian Candidate, House District 71
PHONE: (406) 682-4901
MAP OF HOUSE DISTRICT 71
Richard "Dick" Motta (Philipsburg)
Libertarian Candidate, House District 77
RICHARD'S EMAIL
PHONE: (406) 859-5016
MAP OF HOUSE DISTRICT 77
Jessuah Bardgett (Missoula)
Libertarian Candidate, House District 98