Endorsed candidates - Flathead/northwest Montana
Debo Powers - House District 3 - West Glacier
Representative Debo Powers is a Montanan who lives off the electric grid in a solar-powered cabin next to Glacier National Park. She was formerly a public high school teacher of history and government and a principal of a public K-8th grade school. She has been an active volunteer in her community as a fire lookout, a leader in conservation and protecting public lands, and has been involved in many community organizations. She is known for her ability to listen, collaborate, and reach consensus.
Jennifer Allen - House District 10 - Bigfork
I grew up in Philadephia in a Quaker family but became a Westerner by 10th grade. I graduated from the University of Colorado, summa cum laude, with a BA in Psychology. After working in the trenches of human services and raising a family, I went back to school and graduated with a Master’s in Social Work. I have spent my career serving others in the mental health and social work fields in non-profit organizations.
I have worked directly with the poorest and vulnerable of our community members, often at their darkest hours. This has led to my strong dedication to the causes of social justice and democracy
I have extensive experience and skills in management and administration and in building competent and accountable programs, including working with stakeholders and gathering and analyzing data to help guide new social service policies.
I have trained law enforcement and school staff and participated in legislative committees and work groups to develop and implement laws that impact persons with mental illness.
Gerry Browning - House District 12 - Polson
Along with my husband and three daughters, we have lived in Montana for more than 30 years. As a Home Health RN, I had the opportunity to interact with many different people in their homes. Then, for the past 23 years, I owned and operated two businesses on Main St. in Polson. These work experiences have given me a unique perspective into my community.
Qualifications include:
School Board member
Providence St. Joseph Hospital Board member
President of Polson Business Community
Diane Magone - Senate District 7 - Superior/St. Regis/Thompson Falls area
Diane is a retired MSW and school counselor whose main reason for running for the Montana Legislature is to strengthen Medicaid expansion. There are two rural critical access hospitals in her district and it is essential that the doors of these hospitals remain open, not only for patient care, but also as huge contributor to the economy of the area as they are major employers. She also supports keeping Montana public lands public and accessible, investing tax dollars in public schools only, and doing all we can to responsibly preserve our great Montana way of life by supporting both a clean, healthy environment and equal rights for all. Diane has also been endorsed by the Montana Federation of Public Employees (MFPE).