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Bill limits election competition

by Elena Evans
| March 26, 2025 12:00 AM

Last year, I had the honor of running as an independent candidate for the Public Service Commission in Western Montana. My goal was simple -- to stop out of control rate hikes that profit out-of-state stakeholders while crushing Montana consumers, including my family.  


I ran as an Independent because I was able to cut right to the chase. My campaign was about the voters and the issues that matter to them, not catering to a party platform. When Independents run for office, there is no gatekeeping by the political parties. That enables independent candidates to have meaningful conversations with voters as we work to earn their votes.  

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