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Joey Chester
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November 6, 2018

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Joey Chester (Republican Party) ran for election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 63. Chester lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Chester completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2018

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Montana House of Representatives District 63

Incumbent Zach Brown defeated Joey Chester in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 63 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Zach Brown
Zach Brown (D)
 
63.1
 
3,077
Image of Joey Chester
Joey Chester (R) Candidate Connection
 
36.9
 
1,798

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 4,875
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 63

Incumbent Zach Brown advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 63 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Zach Brown
Zach Brown
 
100.0
 
789

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 789
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 63

Joey Chester advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 63 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Joey Chester
Joey Chester Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
536

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 536
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Campaign themes

2018

Ballotpedia biographical submission form

The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:

“ What is your political philosophy?

Citizens should have maximum freedom with minimum government infringement. [1]

”
—Joey Chester[2]


Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Joey Chester participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on May 31, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Joey Chester's responses follow below.[3]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

“ 1. Reduce the tax burden on citizens of Montana. I constantly hear from homeowners that they can no longer afford their property taxes. In addition to this, I support reducing business tax and creating incentives that allow entrepreneurship and small business to thrive. Montana has an abundant tech industry starting that needs to be supported and expanded through tax legislation. 2. Increase access to public lands. Public lands are a property right held in common by the people. This right must be protected and expanded. In addition to this, Montana's water rights must be protected. 3. Champion for students. As a college student, I see unnecessary spending in the Montana University System that falls on the students. I will fight absurd spending and search for ways to reduce taxpayer burden as well as reduce tuition for students. I will also defend and protect the First Amendment on college campuses. 4. I will protect the Second Amendment. This is vital to law abiding Montanans. I will search for ways to ensure guns only stay in the proper hands.[4][1] ”

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

“ 1. Drug policy. [The opioid epidemic][5] has been a part of my inspiration for running for office so I can fight this issues that is facing Montana. 2. Public lands policy. I grew up on Montana's lands and understand that is a property right that needs to protected and expanded. 3. Agricultural policy. Montana cannot survive without its agricultural community. I am passionate about writing legislation that supports this vital industry. 4. Energy policy. Montana's highest paying jobs are in our energy sector. I am passionate about expanding this industry to create more high paying jobs and help the United States in becoming energy dominant. 5. Free speech policy. I am passionate about fighting for free speech. There should not be infringements on free speech. Thoughtful discussion must be encouraged and protected in our school system.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[1] ”

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Joey Chester answered the following:

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?

“ I look up to Dr. Al Olszewski. Dr. Al is an orthopedic surgeon and state legislator in Montana. He is my inspiration for running for public office. I have seen his passion to fight for others and serve Montana. He refuses to be tied to any special interest groups and allows himself to only be tied to his state. His care and passion for helping others is apparent in the legislation he writes and in his orthopedic practice. I hope to follow in his footsteps.[1] ”
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
“ Integrity and respect. An elected official must have integrity and respect for the office that they are holding so that there is maximum transparency. In addition to this, elected officials must stay principled to what they were elected on. Too often once a person is elected, they go back on their word and principles.[1] ”
What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?
“ Honestly. Integrity. Respect. Most of all, I have a passion to serve others. This started from volunteering in my church and community, now I am taking it to politics.[1] ”
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
“ Respect the office you have been elected to. Follow through on what the people of your district elected you to do. Protect your state.[1] ”
What legacy would you like to leave?
“ That I stayed principled and fought for the people of my district and all of Montana.[1] ”
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
“ My favorite holiday is Christmas for two reasons. The first is celebrating the birth of Jesus. In addition to that, it is the season of giving. During Christmas, I try to give back to all who have given so much to me.[1] ”
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
“ My 2017 Honorable Page certificate from the State of Montana. I received it when serving as a page in 2017 Montana State Legislative Session. Now I am running for the legislature. Every time I look at it, it inspires me to serve in the legislature.[1] ”
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
“ No. Anyone who has a passion for the political process or a passion for serving others has the potential to be a great elected official. I believe that when people from many different backgrounds are elected to office, they come together and write the best legislation.[1] ”
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
“ 1. Fighting the issues of rising property taxes and wages that do not follow that growth. 2. The opioid crisis. 3. Montana becoming a tourist economy. We are the treasure state and not the tourist state. We need to make sure there are high paying sustainable jobs not just seasonal hourly tourism jobs.[1] ”
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
“ The governor and legislature should communicate to determine the biggest issues facing that state so that they can work together to pass relevant effective legislation.[1] ”
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
“ Absolutely. Having mutual respect and understanding with other legislators allows for you to work together to pass legislation.[1] ”
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
“ 1. Education. 2. Taxation. 3. Lands.[1] ”
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
“ Dr. Al Olszewski.[1] ”
Are you interested in running for a different political office in the future?
“ Yes. My passion for serving will lead me to run for other political offices in the future. I have not determined what specifically, I am leaving that door open.[1] ”
Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?
“ When knocking doors, I often hear from older people on fixed incomes that tell me they are going to sell their house and move because the property taxes in the district are getting so high. This issue upsets me greatly and there needs to be a change.[1] ”

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  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  2. ↑ Information submitted on Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form on May 31, 2018
  3. ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
  4. ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Joey Chester's responses," May 31, 2018
  5. ↑ Original quote edited by Ballotpedia to remove personal information on June 7, 2018.


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