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Rony Stevens
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Republican Party

Candidate, Montana House of Representatives District 47

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Next election

June 2, 2026

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High school

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Billings, Mont.
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Retail
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Rony Stevens (Republican Party) (also known as Ron) is running for election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 47. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on June 2, 2026.

Stevens completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Rony Stevens was born in Billings, Montana. He completed his GED. His career experience includes working in retail and in ministry.[1]

Elections

2026

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on June 2, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 47

Incumbent James Reavis is running in the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 47 on June 2, 2026.

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 47

Rony Stevens is running in the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 47 on June 2, 2026.

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2026

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Candidate Connection

Rony Stevens completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Stevens' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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My name is Ron Stevens. I was born and raised in Montana, and I’m running to represent House District 47 because I care deeply about the future of our state. I was brought up by my great-grandmother, who taught me the importance of integrity, hard work, and helping your neighbor. I’m a preacher and Sunday school teacher, but I also understand the day-to-day challenges working people face because I’ve lived them. I’m not backed by big money or political insiders — I’m just a Montanan who wants to serve, defend our values, and be a voice for everyday folks.
  • 1. Faith and Integrity First I’m grounded in my Christian faith and believe elected leaders should serve with honesty, humility, and moral conviction. I will stand firm on biblical values, protect religious freedom, and lead with integrity — even when it’s not popular.
  • 2. A Voice for Working Montanans I’m not a career politician — I’ve lived paycheck to paycheck, and I understand the challenges families are facing. I’ll fight for lower taxes, more local control, and policies that support working-class Montanans, not special interests.
  • 3. Strong Families, Safe Communities Montana’s strength starts with our families and our communities. I will work to defend parental rights, support law enforcement, protect our children, and keep government out of our homes and churches.
I’m passionate about policies that protect freedom, support families, and meet real community needs. I strongly support expanding access to mental health care and addiction recovery, ensuring people have a path to healing and hope. I’ll fight for religious liberty, school choice, and parental rights. I back law enforcement and want safer neighborhoods, not more government control. I support lower taxes, local businesses, and pro-life, pro-family values. Montana needs leaders who lead with both conviction and compassion — that’s what I bring.
I look up to my great-grandmother who raised me. Her strength, faith, and unconditional love shaped my life. Politically, I respect leaders who stay grounded, like Senator Steve Daines — people who don’t forget where they came from and serve with conviction.
The Bible, especially Proverbs and the teachings of Jesus — that’s where I learned servant leadership. For political understanding, I’d recommend The 5,000 Year Leap by W. Cleon Skousen. It explains how faith, freedom, and limited government built this country.
Integrity, humility, and courage. An elected official should tell the truth, serve others before themselves, and stand firm for what’s right — even when it’s not easy or popular.
I’m honest, grounded in faith, and I care about people. I’m not a polished politician — I’m real. I listen, I lead with conviction, and I don’t back down when it comes to doing what’s right.
To represent the people, not special interests. That means listening, being accessible, voting according to the will and values of your district, and always putting Montana first.
I want to be remembered as a man who loved and fought for Montana — no matter your background, income, or party. Someone who served with heart and left this place better than he found it.
I was born in 2003, so one of the first major events I remember is the 2008 financial crisis. I was still young, but I remember how it affected people around me — the stress families were under and how hard times hit regular working folks.
My first job was at McDonald’s. I started working there at 14 and stayed for three years. It taught me responsibility, how to deal with people, and the value of hard work.
The Bible. It’s not just a book — it’s a guide that’s shaped who I am. It’s helped me through dark times, taught me how to lead, and reminds me daily of what really matters.
Probably Captain America — someone who stands for truth, protects the innocent, and doesn’t compromise on values, no matter what the world throws at him.
“Elvis Presley’s Moody Blue.” That one’s been stuck in my head more than once!
I’ve faced seasons of discouragement, loss, and even battles with my own self-discipline. Watching people I love fall into addiction and not being able to help was especially hard. But every struggle has pushed me to grow and rely on my faith more deeply.
Respectful and balanced. The governor should lead, but not rule. The legislature represents the people directly and must hold the governor accountable — especially when it comes to checks on executive power.
Montana faces major challenges with mental health, drug addiction, rural healthcare, and the rising cost of living. We also need to defend our water rights, land use, and local control from outside interference.
It can help, but it’s not required. What matters more is character, common sense, and a willingness to serve the people. Sometimes outsiders make the best leaders because they’re not tied to the system.
Yes — not for politics, but for progress. Strong relationships help get things done, especially across party lines. We can disagree on policy and still treat each other with respect.
I respect legislators who stood on principle and served the people, not themselves. I look up to people like U.S Senator Steve Daines and past Montana leaders who combined faith, grit, and integrity.
Right now, my only focus is serving the people of House District 47. If the Lord leads me elsewhere in the future, I’ll go where I’m called — but I’m not chasing titles or climbing ladders.
Yes — I remember a man who opened up to me about his past struggles with addiction. He spoke about how society often judged him for his mistakes, even when he was trying to turn his life around. He said that when he wanted help, there weren’t many affordable or accessible options, and the programs that were free were either full or poorly run. That story really hit home for me. I’ve had friends and loved ones battle addiction, and I’ve seen firsthand how it affects families. When someone’s ready to change, the system should meet them with hope — not roadblocks. That’s something I want to fix.
Why don’t skeletons fight each other?
They don’t have the guts.
Yes. Emergency powers must have clear limits and legislative oversight. No one person should have unchecked authority, even in a crisis. That’s how you protect liberty and avoid abuse.
A bill focused on expanding access to faith-based addiction recovery and mental health services in rural areas — using local organizations that already know how to make a difference.
None at this time
I’m interested in serving on committees related to health and human services, law enforcement, and veterans affairs. I’d also take interest in budget and appropriations to help ensure responsible spending.
Transparency is non-negotiable. Taxpayers deserve to know how every dollar is spent. Government should be lean, efficient, and always accountable to the people — not the other way around.
I support keeping the process in place but would consider reforms to ensure it stays Montana-based — not driven by out-of-state money or political groups trying to rewrite our laws.

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    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 16, 2025


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