Brad Tschida

Brad Tschida

Republican Party

Prior offices

Montana House of Representatives District 97

Successor: Lyn Hellegaard

Predecessor: Todd Mowbray

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Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

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Salesman, Educator, Business Owner

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Brad Tschida (Republican Party) was a member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 97. He assumed office on January 5, 2015. He left office on January 2, 2023.

Tschida (Republican Party) ran for election to the Montana State Senate to represent District 49. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Tschida began serving as state House majority leader in 2019.

Committee assignments

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2021-2022

Tschida was assigned to the following committees:

• House Rules Committee
• Appropriations Committee, Vice Chair

2019-2020

Tschida was assigned to the following committees:

• House Education Committee
• House Rules Committee

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Montana committee assignments, 2017
• Appropriations
• Rules
• General Government, Chair

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Tschida served on the following committees:

Montana committee assignments, 2015
• Appropriations
• General Government

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2022

See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Montana State Senate District 49

Willis Curdy defeated Brad Tschida in the general election for Montana State Senate District 49 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Willis Curdy (D)	54.4	5,630
		Brad Tschida (R)	45.6	4,714

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 10,344
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana State Senate District 49

Willis Curdy advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana State Senate District 49 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Willis Curdy	100.0	2,942

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,942
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana State Senate District 49

Brad Tschida defeated Nancy Burgoyne in the Republican primary for Montana State Senate District 49 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brad Tschida	75.6	2,283
	Submit photo	Nancy Burgoyne	24.4	737

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,020
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2020

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Montana House of Representatives District 97

Incumbent Brad Tschida defeated LouAnn Hansen in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 97 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brad Tschida (R)	56.9	3,577
		LouAnn Hansen (D)	43.1	2,707

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,284
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 97

LouAnn Hansen advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 97 on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		LouAnn Hansen	100.0	1,703

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,703
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 97

Incumbent Brad Tschida advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 97 on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brad Tschida	100.0	2,046

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,046
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2018

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Montana House of Representatives District 97

Incumbent Brad Tschida defeated Patrick Maloney in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 97 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brad Tschida (R)	58.2	3,125
		Patrick Maloney (D)	41.8	2,244

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,369
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 97

Patrick Maloney defeated Dustin Hoon in the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 97 on June 5, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Patrick Maloney	51.9	614
		Dustin Hoon	48.1	568

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 1,182
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 97

Incumbent Brad Tschida advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 97 on June 5, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brad Tschida	100.0	1,152

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 1,152
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2016

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Montana House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 14, 2016.

Incumbent Brad Tschida defeated Nick Davis in the Montana House of Representatives District 97 general election.

Montana House of Representatives, District 97 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Brad Tschida Incumbent	59.68%	3,103
	Democratic	Nick Davis	40.32%	2,096
Total Votes				5,199
Source: Montana Secretary of State

Patrick Maloney defeated Nick Davis in the Montana House of Representatives District 97 Democratic primary.

Montana House of Representatives, District 97 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Patrick Maloney (Montana)	52.43%	571
	Democratic	Nick Davis	47.57%	518
Total Votes				1,089
Source: Montana Secretary of State

Incumbent Brad Tschida ran unopposed in the Montana House of Representatives District 97 Republican primary.

Montana House of Representatives, District 97 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Brad Tschida Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Montana House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 10, 2014; minor party and independent candidates had until June 2, 2014, to file. Bill Geer was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Brad Tschida was unopposed in the Republican primary. Charles Satchfield ran as a Libertarian candidate. Tschida defeated Geer and Satchfield in the general election.

Montana House of Representatives, District 97 General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Brad Tschida	54.6%	2,209
	Democratic	Bill Geer	43.2%	1,749
	Libertarian	Charles Satchfield	2.2%	91
Total Votes				4,049

Endorsements

In 2014, Tschida's endorsements included:

• Montana Shooting Sports Association

Campaign themes

2022

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2020

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2014

Tschida's website highlighted the following campaign themes:

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I am committed to: Lowering Taxes Reducing government spending & regulations Removing barriers to business growth, creating more JOBS Promoting responsible development of our natural resources Returning healthcare options & control to Montanans Defending personal freedom & 2nd Amendment rights Protecting the resources & dignity of our seniors Expanding job training programs & advocacy for Veterans

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Campaign finance summary

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Brad Tschida campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Montana State Senate District 49	Lost general	$50,478	$0
2020	Montana House of Representatives District 97	Won general	$15,735	N/A**
2018	Montana House of Representatives District 97	Won general	$11,980	N/A**
2016	Montana House of Representatives, District 97	Won	$12,108	N/A**
2014	Montana House of Representatives, District 97	Won	$10,745	N/A**
Grand total			$101,046	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 on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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2022

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.

2020

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2019

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In 2019, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 25. Americans for Prosperity Montana Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. 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 Environmental Information Center: 2019 Senate and House voting records Legislators are scored on bills related to the environment. Montana Farm Bureau Federation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to agriculture. 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. 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.

2018

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In 2018, the Montana State Legislature did not hold a regular session.

2017

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In 2017, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 2 through April 28. Americans for Prosperity Montana Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Lewistown Tea Party: 2017 House and Senate scorecard Republican legislators are scored on whether they vote with the Republican Party. 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 Contrators' Association Legislators are scored on their votes on issues pertaining to the interests of the construction industry. Montana Environmental Information Center: 2017 Senate and House voting records Legislators are scored on bills related to the environment. Montana Farm Bureau Federation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to agriculture. Montana Human Rights Network Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues. 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. 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.

2016

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2015

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In 2015, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 5 through April 28. Americans for Prosperity Montana Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Lewistown Tea Party: 2015 House and Senate scorecard Republican legislators are scored on whether they vote with the Republican Party. MEA-MFT: 2015 Legislature Legislators are scored on bills deemed important by MEA-MFT to the state teachers' union. Montana Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on business and economic issues. Montana Conservation Voters: 2015 State Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on bills relating to conservation and the environment. Montana Family Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes for or against Montana Family Foundation's position. Montana Sportsmen Alliance Legislators are scored on bills relating to public land management and wildlife issues. NARAL Pro-Choice Montana: 2015 Voting Record Legislators are scored on bills relating to reproductive health issues. Northern Plains Resource Council: Voting Record - 2015 Montana Legislature Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental conservation. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. United Property Owners of Montana: 2015 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on bills relating to property rights.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Todd Mowbray (D)	Montana House of Representatives District 97 2015-2023	Succeeded by Lyn Hellegaard (R)

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Current members of the Montana State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Matt Regier

Majority Leader:Tom McGillvray

Senators

District 1

Mike Cuffe (R)

District 2

Dave Fern (D)

District 3

Carl Glimm (R)

District 4

John Fuller (R)

District 5

Matt Regier (R)

District 6

Mark Noland (R)

District 7

Greg Hertz (R)

District 8

Susan Webber (D)

District 9

Bruce Gillespie (R)

District 10

Jeremy Trebas (R)

District 11

Daniel Emrich (R)

District 12

Wendy McKamey (R)

District 13

Joshua Kassmier (R)

District 14

Russel Tempel (R)

District 15

Gregg Hunter (R)

District 16

Jonathan Windy Boy (D)

District 17

Bob Phalen (R)

District 18

Kenneth Bogner (R)

District 19

Barry Usher (R)

District 20

Sue Vinton (R)

District 21

Gayle Lammers (R)

District 22

Daniel Zolnikov (R)

District 23

Emma Kerr-Carpenter (D)

District 24

Mike Yakawich (R)

District 25

Dennis Lenz (R)

District 26

Tom McGillvray (R)

District 27

Vince Ricci (R)

District 28

Forrest Mandeville (R)

District 29

John Esp (R)

District 30

Cora Neumann (D)

District 31

Pat Flowers (D)

District 32

Denise Hayman (D)

District 33

Christopher Pope (D)

District 34

Shelley Vance (R)

District 35

Tony Tezak (R)

District 36

Sara Novak (D)

District 37

Derek Harvey (D)

District 38

Becky Beard (R)

District 39

Wylie Galt (R)

District 40

Laura Smith (D)

District 41

Janet Ellis (D)

District 42

Mary Dunwell (D)

District 43

Jason Ellsworth (R)

District 44

Theresa Manzella (R)

District 45

Denley Loge (R)

District 46

Jacinda Morigeau (D)

District 47

Ellie Boldman (D)

District 48

Andrea Olsen (D)

District 49

Willis Curdy (D)

District 50

Shane Morigeau (D)

Republican Party (32)

Democratic Party (18)

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Current members of the Montana House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Brandon Ler

Majority Leader:Steve Fitzpatrick

Minority Leader:Katie Sullivan

Representatives

District 1

Neil Duram (R)

District 2

Tom Millett (R)

District 3

Debo Powers (D)

District 4

Lyn Bennett (R)

District 5

Braxton Mitchell (R)

District 6

Amy Regier (R)

District 7

Courtenay Sprunger (R)

District 8

Lukas Schubert (R)

District 9

Steven Kelly (R)

District 10

Terry Falk (R)

District 11

Ed Byrne (R)

District 12

Tracy Sharp (R)

District 13

Linda Reksten (R)

District 14

Paul Fielder (R)

District 15

Thedis Crowe (D)

District 16

Tyson Running Wolf (D)

District 17

Zachary Wirth (R)

District 18

Llew Jones (R)

District 19

Jane Weber (D)

District 20

Melissa Nikolakakos (R)

District 21

Edward Buttrey (R)

District 22

George Nikolakakos (R)

District 23

Eric Tilleman (R)

District 24

Steve Fitzpatrick (R)

District 25

Steve Gist (R)

District 26

Russ Miner (R)

District 27

Paul Tuss (D)

District 28

Eric Albus (R)

District 29

Valerie Moore (R)

District 30

Morgan Thiel (R)

District 31

Frank Smith (D)

District 32

Mike Fox (D)

District 33

Brandon Ler (R)

District 34

Jerry Schillinger (R)

District 35

Gary Parry (R)

District 36

Greg Kmetz (R)

District 37

Shane Klakken (R)

District 38

Greg Oblander (R)

District 39

Kerri Seekins-Crowe (R)

District 40

Mike Vinton (R)

District 41

Jade Sooktis (D)

District 42

Sidney Fitzpatrick (D)

District 43

Larry Brewster (R)

District 44

Katie Zolnikov (R)

District 45

Denise Baum (D)

District 46

Denise Joy (D)

District 47

James Reavis (D)

District 48

Curtis Schomer (R)

District 49

Sherry Essmann (R)

District 50

Anthony Nicastro (R)

District 51

Jodee Etchart (R)

District 52

Bill Mercer (R)

District 53

Nelly Nicol (R)

District 54

Lee Deming (R)

District 55

Brad Barker (R)

District 56

Fiona Nave (R)

District 57

Scott Rosenzweig (D)

District 58

Jamie Isaly (D)

District 59

Ed Stafman (D)

District 60

Alanah Griffith (D)

District 61

Becky Edwards (D)

District 62

Josh Seckinger (D)

District 63

Peter Strand (D)

District 64

Kelly Kortum (D)

District 65

Brian Close (D)

District 66

Eric Matthews (D)

District 67

Jedediah Hinkle (R)

District 68

Caleb Hinkle (R)

District 69

Kenneth Walsh (R)

District 70

Shannon Maness (R)

District 71

Scott DeMarois (D)

District 72

Donavon Hawk (D)

District 73

Jennifer Lynch (D)

District 74

Marc Lee (D)

District 75

Mark Reinschmidt (R)

District 76

John Fitzpatrick (R)

District 77

Jane Gillette (R)

District 78

Randyn Gregg (R)

District 79

Luke Muszkiewicz (D)

District 80

Melissa Romano (D)

District 81

Mary Caferro (D)

District 82

Pete Elverum (D)

District 83

Jill Cohenour (D)

District 84

Julie Darling (R)

District 85

Kathy Love (R)

District 86

David Bedey (R)

District 87

Terry Nelson (R)

District 88

Greg Overstreet (R)

District 89

Mark Thane (D)

District 90

Curtis Cochran (R)

District 91

Shelly Fyant (D)

District 92

Connie Keogh (D)

District 93

Katie Sullivan (D)

District 94

Marilyn Marler (D)

District 95

Zooey Zephyr (D)

District 96

Bob Carter (D)

District 97

Melody Cunningham (D)

District 98

Jonathan Karlen (D)

District 99

Tom France (D)

District 100

SJ Howell (D)

Republican Party (58)

Democratic Party (42)