Brad Molnar

Brad Molnar

Republican Party

Montana Public Service Commission District 2

Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2029

Years in position

0

Predecessor

Tony O'Donnell

Prior offices

Montana Public Service Commission District 2

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Montana State Senate District 28

Predecessor: Tom Richmond

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Compensation

Base salary

$114,653

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Personal

Profession

Business owner

Contact

Campaign website

Personal Facebook

Brad Molnar (Republican Party) is a member of the Montana Public Service Commission, representing District 2. He assumed office on January 6, 2025. His current term ends on January 1, 2029.

Molnar (Republican Party) ran for election to the Montana Public Service Commission to represent District 2. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Brad Molnar's career experience includes founding and owning Intermountain Systems.

Political career

Public Service Commission (2025-present)

Molnar was again elected to the Montana Public Service Commission in 2024.

Montana State Senate (2021-2025)

Molnar was first elected to the Montana State Senate in 2020. He left office in 2025.

Public Service Commission (2005-2013)

Molnar was first elected to the Montana Public Service Commission in 2004 and was re-elected in 2008.

Elections

2024

See also: Montana Public Service Commission election, 2024

General election

General election for Montana Public Service Commission District 2

Brad Molnar defeated Susan Bilo in the general election for Montana Public Service Commission District 2 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brad Molnar (R)	59.1	64,828
		Susan Bilo (D)	40.9	44,823

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 109,651
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana Public Service Commission District 2

Susan Bilo advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana Public Service Commission District 2 on June 4, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Susan Bilo	100.0	16,749

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 16,749
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana Public Service Commission District 2

Brad Molnar defeated Kirk Bushman in the Republican primary for Montana Public Service Commission District 2 on June 4, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brad Molnar	52.0	16,390
		Kirk Bushman	48.0	15,133

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 31,523
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Molnar in this election.

2020

See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Montana State Senate District 28

Brad Molnar won election in the general election for Montana State Senate District 28 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brad Molnar (R)	100.0	8,659

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,659
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana State Senate District 28

Brad Molnar defeated incumbent Tom Richmond in the Republican primary for Montana State Senate District 28 on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brad Molnar	64.5	2,822
		Tom Richmond	35.5	1,555

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,377
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2012

See also: Montana down ballot state executive elections, 2012

Molnar was term-limited and could not seek re-election in 2012.

2008

Molnar won re-election on November 4, 2008, defeating Democrat Ron Tussing.

Montana Public Service Commission District 2, 2008
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Brad Molnar Incumbent	57.4%	52,405
	Democratic	Ron Tussing	42.6%	38,929
Total Votes				91,334

2004

Molnar won election on November 2, 2004, defeating Democrat Russell L. Doty.

Montana Public Service Commission District 2, 2004
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Brad Molnar	60.9%	51,394
	Democratic	Russell L. Doty	39.1%	32,999
Total Votes				84,393

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Brad Molnar did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign website

Molnar’s campaign website stated the following:

“	Yellowstone Count News Questionnaire Responses by Brad Molnar ISSUES Yellowstone Count News Montana’s energy future is quite uncertain, what courses of action would you support that would assure consumers of dependable and affordable energy in the future? Do you support the proposal of selling Montana hydro-power to Washington state? Molnar's Response “Assuring” dependable and reliable energy is easy. Delivering dependable, reliable, and affordable energy is more difficult. Montana’s energy generation sector is constantly under attack by liberal state governments, federal regulations, and Montana taxes. I served as the Vice Chairman of the Montana Public Service Commission. Two of Commission years were as Montana’s representative giving oversight of MISO, defending Montanan’s against predatory price fixing, and maintaining grid reliability in one of the world’s largest real time energy markets. I also defended Montana’s coal generation against “green power only” states in the BPA service area. Since I term limited, Montana’s leadership in this arena has been symbolic at best. In stark contrast, my opponent in this campaign, Sen. Tom Richmond, asked for a special committee hearing to pass his amendments to HB 22 to shut down Colstrip generation in ten years. The CSKT Water Compact transferred the Kerr Dam to the tribe after Montana rate payers had paid for it. That gave the tribe 200 MW of hydro power, of which they sold 40MW to serve the Seattle area. Those clean, baseload megawatts are no longer available to serve Montana’s families and employers. The Kerr Dam was “black start” capable. In a total electrical shut down Kerr Dam was our only capacity to re-start. Sen. Richmond voted to transfer Kerr Dam to the tribes via the CSKT water campact. Yellowstone Count News What has been your experience in business? Do you believe that you understand the problems faced by small businesses in Montana? What business experience do you currently have that will give support and input for the Montana Legislature if you are elected? HEALTHCARE Brad understands the importance of accessible and affordable healthcare for all Montanans. He will work to improve healthcare options and reduce costs. ECONOMY Brad is committed to promoting economic growth and creating more job opportunities for Montanans. He will work to attract new businesses to the state and support small businesses. PUBLIC SERVICE Brad's experience in public service has taught him the importance of working for the people of Montana. He will always put the needs of his constituents first and work to improve the lives of all Montanans.	”
—Brad Molnar’s campaign website (2024)

2020

Brad Molnar did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Brad Molnar campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Montana Public Service Commission District 2	Won general	$22,949	$0
2020	Montana State Senate District 28	Won general	$17,189	N/A**
Grand total			$40,138	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

State legislative tenure

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2024

In 2024, the Montana State Legislature was not in session.

2023

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2022

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In 2022, the Montana State Legislature was not in session.

2021

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In 2021, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 4 to April 29. Americans for Prosperity Montana Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Forward Montana Legislators are scored on their votes on a variety of issues of interest to the organization. Montana Audubon Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. Montana Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on economic issues. Montana Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. Montana Farm Bureau Federation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to agriculture. Montana Federation of Public Employees Legislators are scored on their votes on a variety of issues of interest to the organization. Montana Human Rights Network Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues. Montana Public Interest Research Group Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. Montana Sportsmen Alliance Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. Montana State AFL-CIO Legislators are scored on their votes on labor issues. Montanans for Limited Government Legislators are scored on their votes on a variety of issues of interest to the organization. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. United Property Owners of Montana Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to property owners' interests.

Sponsored legislation

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Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Molnar was assigned to the following committees:

• Energy and Telecommunications Committee
• Public Health, Welfare and Safety Committee
• Senate Taxation Committee
• Legislative Consumer Committee

2021-2022

Molnar was assigned to the following committees:

• Energy and Telecommunications Committee
• Public Health, Welfare and Safety Committee
• Senate Taxation Committee

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Tony O'Donnell (R)	Montana Public Service Commission District 2 2025-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by Tom Richmond (R)	Montana State Senate District 28 2021-2025	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Montana Public Service Commission District 2 2005-2013	Succeeded by -