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Steven Moltzan

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Republican Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

June 5, 2018

Steven Moltzan (Republican Party) ran for election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 19. Moltzan lost in the Republican primary on June 5, 2018.

Moltzan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2018

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Montana House of Representatives District 19

Incumbent Wendy McKamey defeated Lynelle Melton in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 19 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Wendy McKamey
Wendy McKamey (R)
 
72.0
 
3,212
Image of Lynelle Melton
Lynelle Melton (D)
 
28.0
 
1,250

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

Total votes: 4,462
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 19

Lynelle Melton advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 19 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Lynelle Melton
 
100.0
 
847

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

Total votes: 847
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 19

Incumbent Wendy McKamey defeated Steven Moltzan in the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 19 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Wendy McKamey
 
68.4
 
1,149
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Steven Moltzan Candidate Connection
 
31.6
 
532

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

Total votes: 1,681
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Campaign themes

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Steven Moltzan participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on May 7, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Steven Moltzan's responses follow below.[1]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

“ Law enforcement,education,and access to public land[2][3] ”

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

“ Crime and punishment,government waste,personal rightsCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[3] ”

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Steven Moltzan answered the following:

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

“ Trump,he has proven the American people are tired of politics as usual[3] ”
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else that best describes your political philosophy?
“ No[3] ”
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
“ Truthfulness[3] ”
What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?
“ Small business owner for 35 years, had to deal with the the public from executives to cons.[3] ”
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
“ Be accountable to the voters not the out of state interests[3] ”
What legacy would you like to leave?
“ Fair and practical[3] ”
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at that time?
“ Kennedy assassination when I was 9[3] ”
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
“ Working scrap metal in high school 3 years[3] ”
What happened on your most awkward date?
“ Nothing memorable[3] ”
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
“ Easter,for a renewal of faith[3] ”
What is your favorite book? Why?
“ Lonesome Dove It depicts how justice should be servered[3] ”
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
“ PC It keeps me informed thru Fox News[3] ”
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
“ Raindrops keep falling on my head[3] ”
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
“ Putting up with illegal immigrants leaching off our public services[3] ”
(For non-Nebraska candidates) What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?
“ It is easier for the senate to block legislation[3] ”
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
“ No, Trump proved America is tired of politics as usual[3] ”
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
“ Drawing industry to provide good jobs[3] ”
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
“ A willingness to work together[3] ”
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
“ Yes,the more input from the voters the better choices can be made.[3] ”
What process do you favor for redistricting?
“ none[3] ”
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
“ Appropriations DOT[3] ”
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
“ No[3] ”
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
“ No[3] ”
Are you interested in running for a different political office in the future?
“ No[3] ”
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?
“ No[3] ”

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
  2. ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Steven Moltzan's responses," May 7, 2018
  3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 3.24 3.25 3.26 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.


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