Keith Pigman

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Keith Pigman

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Associate

University of Montana, Helena, 2009

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Religion

Christian

Profession

Custom home builder

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Keith Pigman (Republican Party) ran for election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 79. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Pigman also ran for election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 84. He lost in the Republican primary on June 7, 2022.

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

Biography

Keith Pigman was born in Seoul. Pigman earned an associate degree from the University of Montana, Helena, in 2009. His career experience includes working as a custom home builder. He has coached a professional paintball team and Small Fry Football. Pigman has served in the United States Marines Corps.

Pigman has received builders awards and appeared on House Hunters. He has been affiliated with the NRA, FFA, 4H, and VFW.

Elections

2022

House District 79

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Montana House of Representatives District 79

Laura Smith defeated Keith Pigman in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 79 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Laura Smith (D)	60.8	3,328
		Keith Pigman (R)	39.2	2,144

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,472
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Dennison Rivera (R)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 79

Laura Smith advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 79 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Laura Smith	100.0	1,776

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 79

Dennison Rivera advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 79 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dennison Rivera	100.0	1,048

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House District 84

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Montana House of Representatives District 84

Jill Cohenour defeated Kaitlyn Ruch in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 84 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jill Cohenour (D)	53.8	2,587
	Submit photo	Kaitlyn Ruch (R)	46.2	2,226

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,813
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 84

Jill Cohenour defeated Noah Horan in the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 84 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jill Cohenour	92.2	1,331
	Submit photo	Noah Horan	7.8	112

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,443
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 84

Kaitlyn Ruch defeated Keith Pigman and Kurt Aughney in the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 84 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Kaitlyn Ruch	39.8	509
		Keith Pigman	31.7	406
	Submit photo	Kurt Aughney	28.5	364

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,279
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Campaign themes

2022

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Grew Up In Helena, MT graduated in 2002 from Helena High School, Enlisted in the United States Marines Corps spent 5 years extending my enlistment for another deployment, fought in Iraq, Afghanistan, on the war against terror. Honorable discharge in 2007, immediately went to college at U-M Helena graduating in 2009 with a building technology degree. Started my construction company received many awards, published in magazines and appearance on house hunters TV. I have a 10 year old son live on a Piece of property outside of town with a few cows, pigs, and chickens.

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?

• I will not Fail to Uphold our Constitution and Bill of Rights
• I will keep State Departments Honest and for the better good of the people and not the Higher leaderships agenda
• At 18 years old I served my country and brought the fight over seas not to see our country fall from the inside, this is my duty to keep any indoctrination that violates our rights out of government.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education (Youth)

Taxes
Immigration

State budget

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

My Father will always be the man I look up to and will continue to ask for advice from him. Growing up my parents always worked two jobs, both my mom and my dad owned restaurants that were very demanding, but they always made sure we had Easter Baskets, the best birthdays and celebrated all the holidays with family. Looking back now I didn't see all the struggles my dad endured with financials and becoming a stand out member of the community. My parents always kept us busy with music and sports, and always educating on us for the future. My father instilled what it is to be a man and how to raise a family through any hardship. He has taught me to treat all people with respect and always give if someone needs help. Most of all the importance of our word, my word means everything and without trust you cant build relationships.

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

After my enlistment turning 18 years old, I have 20 years of life experience, 5 years once a Marine always a Marine
graduated college in 2009 started my Construction company that I built from the ground up, networking with colleagues.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Knowing that I passed the legislation that my people need to have less government to accomplish our goals

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

4th Grade moving to Helena having no friends so my sister and I played together on the playground, until one day before school I recognized a kid from the school and asked if my sister and I could walk with him to school. since that day up to about 7th. grade we all walked to school together everyday. I'll never forget Joey who still only lives a few blocks from me today. now we just have BBQ and go camping with our families.

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

My First Job was concrete hand, we unloaded forms, set them up to pour concrete footings and foundations, the older I was the more forms I could carry.
I did this job all through high school and still occasionally help out friends with concrete jobs.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Rich Dad Poor Dad Series
Explains both side of a true story, playing it safe and going for it.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Superman

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

Garth Brooks
Sail my Vessel

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

I lost my best friend in the Iraq war, we talked about making a change and fighting to make sure our kids dont have to. I will always do everything in power to make sure every generation doesn't have endure the challenges to keep our freedom.

Tell us your favorite joke.

One time I was in the apple store and farted, everyone was upset and made bad looks at me.
Its not my fault they dont windows

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Footnotes

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Current members of the Montana House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Brandon Ler

Majority Leader:Steve Fitzpatrick

Minority Leader:Katie Sullivan

Representatives

District 1

Neil Duram (R)

District 2

Tom Millett (R)

District 3

Debo Powers (D)

District 4

Lyn Bennett (R)

District 5

Braxton Mitchell (R)

District 6

Amy Regier (R)

District 7

Courtenay Sprunger (R)

District 8

Lukas Schubert (R)

District 9

Steven Kelly (R)

District 10

Terry Falk (R)

District 11

Ed Byrne (R)

District 12

Tracy Sharp (R)

District 13

Linda Reksten (R)

District 14

Paul Fielder (R)

District 15

Thedis Crowe (D)

District 16

Tyson Running Wolf (D)

District 17

Zachary Wirth (R)

District 18

Llew Jones (R)

District 19

Jane Weber (D)

District 20

Melissa Nikolakakos (R)

District 21

Edward Buttrey (R)

District 22

George Nikolakakos (R)

District 23

Eric Tilleman (R)

District 24

Steve Fitzpatrick (R)

District 25

Steve Gist (R)

District 26

Russ Miner (R)

District 27

Paul Tuss (D)

District 28

Eric Albus (R)

District 29

Valerie Moore (R)

District 30

Morgan Thiel (R)

District 31

Frank Smith (D)

District 32

Mike Fox (D)

District 33

Brandon Ler (R)

District 34

Jerry Schillinger (R)

District 35

Gary Parry (R)

District 36

Greg Kmetz (R)

District 37

Shane Klakken (R)

District 38

Greg Oblander (R)

District 39

Kerri Seekins-Crowe (R)

District 40

Mike Vinton (R)

District 41

Jade Sooktis (D)

District 42

Sidney Fitzpatrick (D)

District 43

Larry Brewster (R)

District 44

Katie Zolnikov (R)

District 45

Denise Baum (D)

District 46

Denise Joy (D)

District 47

James Reavis (D)

District 48

Curtis Schomer (R)

District 49

Sherry Essmann (R)

District 50

Anthony Nicastro (R)

District 51

Jodee Etchart (R)

District 52

Bill Mercer (R)

District 53

Nelly Nicol (R)

District 54

Lee Deming (R)

District 55

Brad Barker (R)

District 56

Fiona Nave (R)

District 57

Scott Rosenzweig (D)

District 58

Jamie Isaly (D)

District 59

Ed Stafman (D)

District 60

Alanah Griffith (D)

District 61

Becky Edwards (D)

District 62

Josh Seckinger (D)

District 63

Peter Strand (D)

District 64

Kelly Kortum (D)

District 65

Brian Close (D)

District 66

Eric Matthews (D)

District 67

Jedediah Hinkle (R)

District 68

Caleb Hinkle (R)

District 69

Kenneth Walsh (R)

District 70

Shannon Maness (R)

District 71

Scott DeMarois (D)

District 72

Donavon Hawk (D)

District 73

Jennifer Lynch (D)

District 74

Marc Lee (D)

District 75

Mark Reinschmidt (R)

District 76

John Fitzpatrick (R)

District 77

Jane Gillette (R)

District 78

Randyn Gregg (R)

District 79

Luke Muszkiewicz (D)

District 80

Melissa Romano (D)

District 81

Mary Caferro (D)

District 82

Pete Elverum (D)

District 83

Jill Cohenour (D)

District 84

Julie Darling (R)

District 85

Kathy Love (R)

District 86

David Bedey (R)

District 87

Terry Nelson (R)

District 88

Greg Overstreet (R)

District 89

Mark Thane (D)

District 90

Curtis Cochran (R)

District 91

Shelly Fyant (D)

District 92

Connie Keogh (D)

District 93

Katie Sullivan (D)

District 94

Marilyn Marler (D)

District 95

Zooey Zephyr (D)

District 96

Bob Carter (D)

District 97

Melody Cunningham (D)

District 98

Jonathan Karlen (D)

District 99

Tom France (D)

District 100

SJ Howell (D)

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