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Scott Rosenzweig
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Democratic Party

Candidate, Montana House of Representatives District 57

Montana House of Representatives District 57
Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

0

Compensation

Base salary

$104.86/legislative day

Per diem

$171/day

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

Wesleyan University, 1985

Graduate

Cornell University, 1991

Personal
Birthplace
Tucson, Ariz.
Profession
Business executive
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Scott Rosenzweig (Democratic Party) is a member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 57. He assumed office on January 6, 2025. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.

Rosenzweig (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 57. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Biography

Scott Rosenzweig was born in Tucson, Arizona. Rosenzweig's career experience includes working as a business executive, employer, and entrepreneur. He earned a bachelor's degree from Wesleyan University in 1985 and a graduate degree from Cornell University in 1991.[1]

Rosenzweig has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]

  • Bridgercare
  • Bozeman Running Company
  • Scaling Montana
  • Frontier Fund II

Elections

2026

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2026

Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Montana House of Representatives District 57

Incumbent Scott Rosenzweig is running in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 57 on November 3, 2026.

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Scott Rosenzweig (D)

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2024

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Montana House of Representatives District 57

Scott Rosenzweig defeated incumbent Marty Malone in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 57 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Scott Rosenzweig (D) Candidate Connection
 
50.1
 
3,803
Image of Marty Malone
Marty Malone (R) Candidate Connection
 
49.9
 
3,783

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

Total votes: 7,586
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 57

Scott Rosenzweig advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 57 on June 4, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Scott Rosenzweig Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
1,465

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

Total votes: 1,465
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 57

Incumbent Marty Malone advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 57 on June 4, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Marty Malone Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
1,838

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

Total votes: 1,838
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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Born Tucson, AZ. 61 years old. Bozeman resident since 2005. BA, Philosophy, Wesleyan University (1985). MBA, Cornell University (1991). Occupation: Business, primarily Satellite Communications. My three children grew up in Bozeman, attend(ed) public schools and MSU. While born in Tuscon, I grew up in a small, rural farming town (Maryland), then worked in non-profits, spent 30+ years as an executive in international satellite communications, and have built and sold two companies in Bozeman. Before moving to Bozeman and planting myself and my family in the community (the running community, schools, BridgerCare, business mentoring), I also lived abroad (Hungary, Israel and South Africa) and worked in many countries. I love our shared public lands (I’m an ultra runner), and have a healthy respect for both what unites and divides us and the wide range of issues facing House District 57 and the people of Gallatin and Park counties. I want to set aside partisan differences so we can work together to make Montana the best it can be, helping Montanans become the best version of themselves, and helping to manage the state better than it has been managed these past few years.
  • Protect, defend and support: (1) Public Education, the best investment a state can make in its people; (2) Public access to and protection of Public Lands, for our benefit and generations to come; and (3) Personal Privacy - keeping the government out of our doctor's offices, our bedrooms and our pants. And that means women's rights: Equality, autonomy over self, and the inalienable right to personal privacy are all there in the MT State Constitution, and I will defend them.
  • Tax Fairness: (1) Property taxes: (a) The huge and sudden increase on residential property taxes is a mistake that shouldn’t have happened and we should fix it immediately (b) Montana residents should pay a lower property tax than non-residents. (c) Renters, who make up a large portion of Montana’s workers and retirees, should not be forgotten. (2) Income Taxes: We should be using our success to invest in the present {such as bridges and roads} and in the future {public schools, wildlife protection, and affordable housing}, instead of focusing on tax breaks for the wealthy, like the 2023 Legislature unfortunately did.
  • Dealing with Growth: (1) Affordable Housing: More action and less talk on preserving what exists, which means listening to local communities on growth and affordability. (2) Medicaid Expansion: I will support this because it brings needed medical care, and money, to Montana, and stabilizes the rural healthcare infrastructure.
Fairness in Growth, for the benefit of Montanans: I want every Montana to have the opportunity to become the best version of themselves. This should be easy, because Montana IS a VERY successful state - and we should start acting like it. We should invest in our present and our future.
I do return to "The Prophet", by Kahlil Gibran.
I'm learning as I go, but here's where I am on principles: (1) Humility and Appreciation for everyone in House District 57, and an appreciation for the responsibility of the role of a State House Representative - which means learning as much as I can about a lot of stuff that might help Montana. (2) Listening, because everyone has a different perspective. I have to listen to learn if I want to represent my constituents as well as I can. (3) A desire to help everyone and hurt no one. (4) Complete openness to learning and a readiness to change your mind. (5) A sincere desire to work with everyone, wherever it might help, to make Montanans' lives better. (6) Creativity, and competence in Budgeting, Strategy and Investment, should help a lot too. It'll be my job (I hope!) to contribute everything I've learned in a 40 year international business career to the benefit of Montana's growth
Well... First is empathy. Second. I'm honest, and I care. Third, I've generally proven myself to be very competent at the tasks I take on, and I really want to be as good a legislator as I can be. I have a lot of experience in management, growth, investment and negotiations, and an understanding of people, organizations, markets and science & data - all of which I intend to put to good use for as long as possible!
Act with integrity. Aim for fairness. Work for the public interest. Don;t do unto others that which you do not want done to yourself. Respect the Montana State Constitution and you'll do right by its people.
"He really did right by Montana." I'd like to inspire others to do their best for everyone's benefit.
I remember watching the moon landing, on a black and white t.v., with my family, in our living room in Oklahoma, when I was six.
When I was twelve I was (a) delivering newspapers on my bicycle, (b) working on a chicken farm - in Maryland, for the guy that later bought Maverick Mountain!, and (c) running a bicycle repair shop out of my basement. But professionally speaking, I've had lots of jobs. I had to work my way up and pay off student loans along the way (not something I wish on anyone.) Here's my LinkedIn page for more info: www.linkedin.com/in/scott-rosenzweig-410164
"The Prophet", by Kahlil Gibran. It embraces humanity.
Ideally, the Executive (G0vernor) and the Legislative (State House & Senate) would work together on areas of common interest to enact policies in the public interest.
(1) Growth - how will we let it happen, and how will we guide it? (2) What is "Fairness"? Because that's how we will decide who deserves help and who doesn't, and how we fund that. I would argue that our state can be a lot more compassionate than it is currently behaving and that we should be investing more in Montanans. (3) The growing gap between the Haves and the Have-Nots, and the pressures that puts on housing and taxation, and therefore our quality of life, because of its impact on our neighbors.
Yes. And I aim to get some, starting with getting elected in 2024!
Always. At the moment, I can't think of a reason it wouldn't be.
I miss the purple state I moved to - Montana has a long history of great Democratic and Republican leadership. I want to set aside partisan differences so we can work together to make Montana the best it can be, helping Montanans become the best version of themselves, and helping to manage the state better than it has been managed these past few years.
Not yet.
House District 57 includes Gallatin and Park counties, which includes the whole range of Montanans, and Montana's economy. The stories of people suffering from the housing crunch, the rising cost of living, and challenges to getting physical and mental healthcare, are moving. But I also found that Montanans are very compassionate, and they are very concerned for others who might be suffering. Fortunately, we are a successful state, and we can - and we should! - invest more in our future.
I have more to learn. I can see instances where the Governor needs the authority to act. I also see how the Legislature can weigh in.
At this time, TBD. Ideas are percolating.
I have much to learn here, but generally speaking that would include Income/Taxation, Budgeting, and other areas where my business experience is useful. Also supporting growth in infrastructure and public support services for rural communities.
Mandatory and beneficial! The more transparency and accountability the better, all in support of constant government improvement. I hope to contribute to making sense of things, and being able to communicate the What, Why and How of government operations, where and when improvement is called for.
I like the process as it should be working. However, we must be grateful to the State Supreme Court, because when both Montana's Attorney General and Secretary of State politicize and meddle, to the extent that they have been doing these past few years, it's a problem. I would hope for better from them both.

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Scott Rosenzweig campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Montana House of Representatives District 57Won general$90,081 $0
Grand total$90,081 $0
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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