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Anna Drew
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Anna Drew (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 58. Drew lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Drew completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 58
Incumbent Seth Berglee defeated Anna Drew in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 58 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Seth Berglee (R) | 59.1 | 3,540 |
 | Anna Drew (D)  | 40.9 | 2,452 | |
| Total votes: 5,992 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Deborah Brewer (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 58
Anna Drew advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 58 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Anna Drew | 100.0 | 1,166 |
| Total votes: 1,166 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 58
Incumbent Seth Berglee advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 58 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Seth Berglee | 100.0 | 1,905 |
| Total votes: 1,905 | |||
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Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Anna Drew participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on May 19, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Anna Drew's responses follow below.[1]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | I'm running for some pretty simple reasons. I ran for City Council because I lived in a part of town that intermittently had brown water running from the faucet. I was frustrated and decided I was going to the city to fix it. After getting there and getting more information, I realized the price tag for the total completion of that project was around $4.5 million. I knew the population of Red Lodge could not do it alone so I looked to the State Government for help with loans and grants through infrastructure improvements. I soon realized that wasn't there. Carbon County pays taxes to the state and it's about time the legislature votes to fund an infrastructure bill to send some of that money back home to pay for much needed local projects. The first thing I plan to do is work with both Democrats and Republicans to pass an infrastructure bill that would help support rural communities across the state of Montana. A comprehensive infrastructure bill hasn't been passed in the state of Montana since 2007. It's about time people put our State before their party and get it done. I also believe in hard-working Montanans. Growing up here, I know that Montanans work hard and look out for each other. I've never been stranded on the side of the road without a neighbor helping me out. I've always known if you want to do something, you don't complain and you work hard and do it yourself. I would like to see our State Legislature operating with some of our state's basic values such as taking care of our sick, our elderly, and our disabled. We've been able to pass smart, financially feasible policies in the past. I want to head to Helena and clean up our State Budget so that it starts putting our tax dollars back to work for us.[2][3] | ” |
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | I'm running for some pretty simple reasons. I ran for City Council because I lived in a part of town that intermittently had brown water running from the faucet. I was frustrated and decided I was going to the city to fix it. After getting there and getting more information, I realized the price tag for the total completion of that project was around $4.5 million. I knew the population of Red Lodge could not do it alone so I looked to the State Government for help with loans and grants through infrastructure improvements. I soon realized that wasn't there. I'm passionate about infrastructure because it effects us all. A smart infrastructure policy will not only create jobs, it also is about our existing agricultural and tourist industry and people's basic health.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[3]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Anna Drew answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?
| “ | I learned the value of hard work by watching my mom work late nights and my father push through a disabling military injury to keep working. Inspired by their example, I got a job at an ice cream parlor as soon as I legally could and have held at least one job ever since. In addition to their work ethic, my parents inspire me to always do my best at everything I do. If I say I will do something, I will put all of my energy into making it happen. I appreciate that life has not always been easy for my family and I always take inspiration in my parents working hard to be where they are. My mother's father died in a work accident when she was around two years old. She grew up with a single mom, her grandmother, and two brothers. It wasn't easy for her family but she worked hard and put herself through college and then law school. Her whole life has been spent caring for others. I'm inspired by her dedication to work for those less fortunate. She reminds me that I have so much to give as long as I am willing to work hard. My father inspires me to always fight. Growing up with nine siblings, my dad didn't have a choice but to be stubborn! He was injured in the Navy in his early 20’s. His injury completely changed his life plans but he didn't sit idly and complain. His tenacity pushed him through countless surgeries. When his health was really bad, I always told him he was too stubborn to die. I know that is true and I am inspired to never give up by my father.[3] | ” |
| “ | Integrity. Every politician should have it. It means telling people the truth, following through on your word, owning your mistakes and doing what's right even when no one is watching.[3] | ” |
| “ | In 2016, I ran for the Red Lodge City Council and was proud that I knocked on every door in the district I now represent. I listened to every voter and was honest in answering questions. People really appreciated that. Elected by a large and bipartisan margin, I have brought my energy and work ethic to city government by introducing and supporting smart policies to move our community forward, while looking out for the interests of all community members. I have always believed that our democracy is strong and remember that it is designed to help make change if people just stay involved.[3] | ” |
| “ | I say I’m a hard working candidate because that has always been the case. I got my first job at Cold Stone Creamery as soon as I was legal to work. That first experience taught me a lot about working for what you have. Every time I got a tip whether it was a penny or a twenty I would have to sing for the customer in thanks--that teaches you something about appreciation! I was promoted to supervisor by the time I was 16 because I stuck with the job and always did my best. I like to think not much has changed since then.[3] | ” |
See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Montana House of Representatives elections, 2018
- Montana House of Representatives
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Anna Drew's responses," May 19, 2018
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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