Brandon N. Montano
Brandon N. Montano was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 7 of the Alaska House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
2016
Montano's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Jobs and Economy: As a State Representative, I will always advocate and vote to cut taxes and keep government out of the private sector. The best way for Alaska to grow and prosper is for the State Legislature to combat the Federal government in their overreach of business regulation. This gives business the opportunity to create new industry and allows them to build a robust economy providing more jobs to citizens. Eliminate Property Taxes: Our State Constitution needs to create an amendment that abolishes property taxes and adopt a consumption tax. We need a tax code that is consistent with Liberty. State Budget: We are spending too much at the state level. As a State Representative I would advocate that each state department take a ten percent budget cut in order to shrink government spending. I will always advocate for fiscal responsibility and good stewardship of the Peoples money. Education: I believe that education is one of the biggest blessings we can give to our children. Education is what makes dreams come true and gives every child hope for a bright a radiant future. However, I do not agree with the federal mandate of common core. I do believe that class curriculum should be up to the State, local communities, and parents. Parents have the Right to choose what their kids are being exposed to, not the federal government. Public Safety: Citizens have lost trust in those who uphold the law. Police departments across Alaska must implement "service" back into policing. Currently, 64% of those incarcerated by the Department of Corrections are non-violent offenders. Consequently, by rewriting our criminal justice code to minimize the incarceration rate for those who are not a threat to the community, could save as much as a hundred million dollars each year. Moreover, it would not destroy families and would allow those making poor decision to keep their jobs, support their family, and enroll in a mandatory after work program to instill better decision making skills.[1] |
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| —Brandon N. Montano, [2] | ||
Elections
2016
Elections for the Alaska House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 16, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016. Incumbent Lynn Gattis (R) did not seek re-election.
Colleen Sullivan-Leonard defeated Sherie A. Olson in the Alaska House of Representatives District 7 general election.[3][4]
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 7 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Colleen Sullivan-Leonard |
77.09% | 5,293 | |
| Democratic | Sherie A. Olson | 22.91% | 1,573 | |
| Total Votes | 6,866 | |||
| Source: Alaska Secretary of State | ||||
Sherie A. Olson ran unopposed in the Alaska House of Representatives District 7 Democratic Primary.[5][6]
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 7 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Sherie A. Olson (unopposed) | |
Colleen Sullivan-Leonard defeated Brandon N. Montano in the Alaska House of Representatives District 7 Republican Primary.[5][6]
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 7 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Colleen Sullivan-Leonard |
57.44% | 934 | |
| Republican | Brandon N. Montano | 42.56% | 692 | |
| Total Votes | 1,626 | |||
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See also
- Alaska House of Representatives
- Alaska House of Representatives District 7
- Alaska House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Alaska State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Montano for Alaska, "Issues," accessed July 26, 2016
- ↑ State of Alaska Division of Elections, "November 8, 2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "General Election Official Results 2016," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 State of Alaska Division of Elections, "August 16, 2016 Primary Candidate List," accessed June 8, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 State of Alaska Division of Elections, "2016 Primary Election results," accessed September 12, 2016
