Gary Buchanan
Gary Buchanan (independent) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Montana's 2nd Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Elections
2022
See also: Montana's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Montana District 2
Incumbent Matt Rosendale defeated Gary Buchanan, Penny Ronning, and Sam Rankin in the general election for U.S. House Montana District 2 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Matt Rosendale (R) | 56.6 | 121,979 |
 | Gary Buchanan (Independent) | 21.9 | 47,195 | |
 | Penny Ronning (D)  | 20.2 | 43,480 | |
 | Sam Rankin (L) | 1.4 | 3,018 | |
| Total votes: 215,672 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Montana District 2
Penny Ronning defeated Mark Sweeney (Unofficially withdrew) and Skylar Williams in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Montana District 2 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Penny Ronning | 58.5 | 21,983 |
 | Mark Sweeney (Unofficially withdrew) | 22.8 | 8,586 | |
 | Skylar Williams | 18.7 | 7,029 | |
| Total votes: 37,598 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Laurie Bishop (D)
- Jack Ballard (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Montana District 2
Incumbent Matt Rosendale defeated Kyle Austin, Charles A. Walking Child, and James Boyette in the Republican primary for U.S. House Montana District 2 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matt Rosendale | 75.7 | 73,453 |
| Kyle Austin | 12.3 | 11,930 | ||
 | Charles A. Walking Child | 6.1 | 5,909 | |
 | James Boyette | 5.9 | 5,712 | |
| Total votes: 97,004 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for U.S. House Montana District 2
Sam Rankin defeated Samuel Thomas and Roger Roots in the Libertarian primary for U.S. House Montana District 2 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sam Rankin | 47.0 | 958 |
| Samuel Thomas | 27.2 | 554 | ||
 | Roger Roots | 25.8 | 526 | |
| Total votes: 2,038 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign website
Buchanan's campaign website stated the following:
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INFLATION / ECONOMY The most important problem affecting Montanans right now is high inflation, which causes us to have to pay more for basic goods such as gas and food. My 43-year career in finance makes me very strong on economic issues. Simply put, I know how things work and how to make things work. Right now, my efforts are focused on reducing unnecessary federal spending. I oppose Build Back Better because it would put too much money into an already over-stimulated economy. I also want to close tax loopholes that allow many to avoid paying their fair share, making the burden more equitable for all, and helping to fund critical functions of government like public safety, education and our military. Politicians love to harp on inflation and the economy, but I have a plan and the experience to address these issues.
The United States has a leadership role to play on the global stage. We must protect and promote our many interests abroad while also fighting for a more just and democratic world. Ukraine is an example of sovereignty under attack. I worked to unite our state as business partners with Taiwan as Montana’s first Commerce Director. If we allow Russia to strip Ukraine of its sovereignty what stops China from taking Taiwan’s? I support a strong, well-funded military to keep our nation safe, and I would supply Ukraine with the arms it needs to protect its democracy
For too long, radicals on the Left and Right have gone after an all-or-nothing policy on gun control. It’s clouding legitimate discussion on an issue that affects all Montanans and our way of life. From Beto O’Rourke thundering “Hell yes, we’re going to take your AR-15!” on the debate stage to the NRA’s position of “no movement’ on guns, extremist politicians and big special interests are determined to dominate the conversation. With all this noise, responsible, gun-owning Montanans can’t get a word in edgewise. I support the recent bipartisan legislation for gun safety and hopes to see more cooperation in the future. We need to better fund sensitive public places and enact common-sense reforms to protect Montana families instead of only pointing fingers at the other side.
The ability of ordinary people to enjoy recreational activities on public lands is part of what makes Montana such a special place to live. I will NEVER support the transfer of federal lands to either state ownership or private hands. Wildfire management and responsible stewardship of the land are critical in my view to protecting Montanans’ birthright. Responsibly issued grants, permits, and low-interest loans for the timber and agricultural industries keep our forests and wide-open spaces healthy. I was awarded a Lifetime National Honorary Trout Unlimited membership and the Montana Wildlife Conservation annual award for my efforts on clean water, and I would continue my record of service in Congress.
Right now, European countries are struggling to detach themselves from Russian oil and gas, even as the Kremlin threatens the continent’s stability. I believe that we cannot continue to rely on foreign imports of energy, and we should continue our path toward energy independence. I support an expansion of energy production in all sectors and greater investment in renewable energy technologies.
I believe the Montana constitution contains an absolute right to privacy, and I would vigorously oppose any attempt to weaken that right. I am pro-privacy because a woman’s choice is not the government’s business—it’s between her and her doctor.
I chaired the Montana Board of Crime Control and have led or supported four mill levies to increase funding for law enforcement in Billings. Law enforcement officers will always have a friend in me. Funding, not defunding, the police is critical to keeping our communities safe. I oppose the privatization of prisons in Montana, and I would increase federal resources to finally end the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.[1] |
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| —Gary Buchanan's campaign website (2022)[2] | ||
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Gary Buchanan for Congress, “Issues,” accessed August 9, 2022
