K. Webb Galbreath

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K. Webb Galbreath

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 7, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

University of Montana, 2015

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Marine Corps

Years of service

1994 - 2005

Personal

Birthplace

Browning, Mont.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Profession

Blackfeet operations manager

K. Webb Galbreath (Republican Party) ran for election to the Montana Public Service Commission to represent District 1. He lost in the Republican primary on June 7, 2022.

Galbreath completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

K. Webb Galbreath was born in Browning, Montana. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1994 to 2005. Galbreath earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Montana in 2015. His career experience includes working as an operations manager.

Elections

2022

See also: Montana Public Service Commission election, 2022

General election

General election for Montana Public Service Commission District 1

Incumbent Randy Pinocci won election in the general election for Montana Public Service Commission District 1 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Randy Pinocci (R)	100.0	56,347

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana Public Service Commission District 1

Incumbent Randy Pinocci defeated K. Webb Galbreath in the Republican primary for Montana Public Service Commission District 1 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Randy Pinocci	66.2	20,585
		K. Webb Galbreath	33.8	10,492

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 31,077
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Arlo Christianson (R)

2018

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Montana House of Representatives District 16

Tyson Running Wolf defeated K. Webb Galbreath in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 16 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Tyson Running Wolf (D)	61.4	2,039
		K. Webb Galbreath (R)	38.6	1,280

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,319
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 16

Tyson Running Wolf advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 16 on June 5, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Tyson Running Wolf	100.0	1,206

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 1,206
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 16

K. Webb Galbreath advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 16 on June 5, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		K. Webb Galbreath	100.0	182

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 182
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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K. Webb Galbreath completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Galbreath's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I was born in 1975. Graduated from Browning High School in 1994, I joined the United States Marine Corps that same year, I spent 10 years active duty. In 2005 I went to work for a road construction company that built roads and paved them. I was hired as a Police Officer in 2007 with the Bureau of indian Affairs, I wen to school in 2012 at the University of Montana where i earned my degree in Political Science and Native American studies. I was hired as the Security Director for the Blackfeet Tribe, in 2019 i was hired as the Community Health Director, in 2020 I was detailed to Human Resources as the Acting Covid-19 H/R director for the Blackfeet Tribe. In 2021 i was then Hired as the Blackfeet Operations Manger.( present)

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Reliable, Resonable, Responsable Utlities
• Transparency, Policy, Leadership
• N/A

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

N/A

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Yes the Bible.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The ability to listen and understand. Not to listen and form a response. We need leadership at the PSC there are to many scandals and failed adults.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Honesty, Integrity, Leadership skills, ability to make hard decisions. I do my research, when i don't know the answer I will ask someone who has the knowledge.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Represent all the people. Not just the ones that placed money in your pocket! Go to follow the money. orgy type in the sitting politicians names and read for your self, then you will see why they vote the way they do.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Mount St. Helens erupted. I remember the ash covering the ground at the ranch.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I was a ranch hand for a local ranch, i work from a young age until i went to the US Marine Corps

What is your favorite book? Why?

the Bible. Its a history of why we are here.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

AC/ DC Thunderstruck and Kiss and Angel Good Morning

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Big Government

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

As a public servant you must have integrity, understand the job you were elected for, and have good leadership skills. As a Marine and a Police officer you had to make decisions that may not have been popular, but they were right by policy. From the the State audit on the Public Service Commission i was appalled by the the auditor disclaiming. The books were $100,000 off. Dreading with tax payers money and by not following policy this is unacceptable. The law suites that are out there against sitting commissioners, and the email scandal. All of these issues leads me to think that the current commissioners are asleep at the wheel. Most Montanans utilities have raised in the last year. Unacceptable!

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

Montanans need to understand that this department sets the utility rates and regulates the utility companies. I think people should go to follow the money.org and see why the commissioners vote the way they do. It opened my eyes.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

It is my opinion that experience in government would be the best. For the past few terms this office has a been a place for termed out politicians to hold an office and regroup for a bigger office. This office needs to be a place of honor and integrity. Not a resting place for termed out politicians.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Honesty, Integrity, Understanding, and most importantly Leadership.

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