Montana House of Representatives District 98 candidate surveys, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Montana House of Representatives District 98 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for Montana House of Representatives District 98

Bob Carter defeated Sonia Shearer-Hiett and Richard Armerding in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 98 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bob Carter (D)	59.1	2,985
	Submit photo	Sonia Shearer-Hiett (R)	36.8	1,860
		Richard Armerding (L)	4.1	208

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,053
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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?

Bob Carter (D)

Advocate for high-quality public education and affordable healthcare.

Protecting our public lands, natural resources, human rights and voting rights.

Promoting good paying jobs and affordable housing.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Bob Carter (D)

Public education and women's reproductive rights.

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

Bob Carter (D)

Fact based decision making.

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

Bob Carter (D)

I worked on farms and ranches while in high school and college.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Bob Carter (D)

Montana's biggest challenges will be due to climate change.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Bob Carter (D)

My passions are in public education and public lands.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Bob Carter (D)

No.

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?

Bob Carter (D)

This year a transgender constituent asked me how much it cost the citizens of Montana to pass laws that tell her which bathroom she could or couldn't use.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Bob Carter (D)

Compromise is necessary for policy making because neither the far right or progressive left should be making the rules. The most people will be represented by doing so from close to the middle, and compromise may be the key to getting things done.

See also

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