Dakota Hileman
Dakota Hileman (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 96. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 2, 2020.
Hileman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Dakota Hileman was born in Galveston, Texas. He is pursuing his undergraduate degree in political science at the University of Montana. Hileman is a full-time student and political advocate.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 96
Kathy Whitman defeated Loni Conley in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 96 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kathy Whitman (R) | 51.3 | 3,709 |
 | Loni Conley (D)  | 48.7 | 3,519 | |
| Total votes: 7,228 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 96
Loni Conley defeated Dakota Hileman in the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 96 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Loni Conley | 56.8 | 1,038 |
 | Dakota Hileman | 43.2 | 791 | |
| Total votes: 1,829 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 96
Kathy Whitman advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 96 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kathy Whitman | 100.0 | 1,617 |
| Total votes: 1,617 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Dakota Hileman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hileman's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am a Democratic candidate for the Montana House of Representatives in District 96. My main motive getting into politics was to be a fighter for the people. The majority of politicians aren't concerned with the common, everyday person--but rather they're concerned with their status and ultimately how to make their corrupt backers happy. When elected, I will not be that kind of Representative--you can count on that.
[I understand the everyday concerns that my constituents might be going through.] Whether these concerns are concerns with how to pay the rent, how to get their children taken care of throughout the day while they're at work due to daycare being so expensive, or how they're gonna get to work due to their car breaking down last night and not being able to afford someone to repair it.
These kinds of issues I can empathize with and that's why I will be a true advocate for you to Helena. I won't let corrupt lobbyists, super PACS, Republicans, or even fellow Democrats tell me what to do--I will work for you, nobody else. I hope I can count on your support in June!- I will fight for a more fair economic system; one that will represent the common individual in Montana.
- I will not back down when it comes to preserving our public lands!
- My main priority as your Representative will be to bring diverse, refreshing advocacy to our legislature. People are sick and tired of the same old talk with no real action--we must change that.
-$15/hr minimum wage.
-Free and universal childcare.
-Legalizing cannabis.
-Lowering our suicide rates (which we must do).
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 3, 2020
