Aaron Parrett

Aaron Pratt

Allen Chronister

Andy Mulvaney

Angie Murdo

Ann Waterman

Anna Baker

Anna Furshong

Art Compton

Audra Shropshire

Bethany Flint

Betsy Nordell

Bill Lombardi

Bill Shropshire

Bill Sorensen

Bob Funk

Bob Person

Bonnie Bowler

Brenda Marks

Brenda Nordlund

Brett Burglund

Brie MacLaurin

Carla Potter

Charlie Crawford

Charlie Nelson

Chelsia Rice

Cheryl Lamb

Chris Cordingley

Chris Phelps

Christian Hinderman

Chrys Schwinden Anderson

Chuck Hunter

Claire Irwin

Corey Baker

Curt Chisholm

Damon Murdo

Dan Anderson

Dana Meldrum

Dave Ashley

Deb Johnson

Debbie Reeves

Debbie Skibicki

Dennis Parman

Dennis Taylor

Diana Hammer

Dore Schwinden

Ed Smith

Eduardo Sardiña

Ellen Feaver

Emily Churchill

Eric Merchant

Erik Brown

Eve Franklin

Gary Carlson

Gerry McCarthy

Graden Marcelle

Gretchen Hibbard

Haley Miller

Hannah Muszkiewicz

Heather Tupper

Holly Kaleczyc

Jake Troyer

Jan Brown

Jan Lombardi

Jan Van Hook

Jane Hays

Jason Loble

Jeanne Ahmann

Jeanne Underhill

Jeannie Etchart

Jeff Sherlock

Jennifer McKee

Jerry Marks

Jill Roberts

Jim Jensen

Jim Scheier

Joan Taylor

JoAnne Sherwood

Joe Furshong

John McEwen

John Michelotti

John Reeves

John Tupper

JP Crowley

Judy Scheier

Julia Gustafson

Julie Robbins

Julie Saylor

Justin Van Hook

Kali Wicks

Kallie Dale

Kara Addison

Karen Booker

Karen Powell

Kathleen Ely

Kathy Sampson

Katie Hill

Katie Meyer

Kay Satre

Keith Meyer

Kevin Flatow

Kevin Kelley

Kim Dale

Kim Kelley

Kim Wilson

Larry Nordell

Laura Smith

Leah Cupino

Libby Goldes

Linda Compton

Linda Sandman

Lisa Cordingley

Lisa Teberg-Johnson

Lisa Troyer

Liz Dean

Lori Ladas

Lori Michelotti

Lori Smith

Lou Thompson

Luke Duran

Madalyn Quinlan

Marcus Meyer

Marianne Adams

Marion Thompson

Mark Spengler

Marshall Mayer

Mary Ann McCarthy

Mary Hollow

Mary Middagh

Mary Musil

Mary Penley

Matt Oppedahl

Matthew Elsaesser

Meghan Bronec

Melinda Martin

Melinda Reed

Melissa Case

Michael Kauffman

Mike Cotter

Mike Lamb

Mike Sampson

Mike Shields

Moffie Funk

Molly Holahan

Morgan Smith

Morgan Taylor

Nancy Cormier

Norma Tirrell

Olivia McManus

Opal Winebrenner

Pam Attardo

Pat Cotter

Patti Schwinden

Patty Dean

Patty Turner

Paul Spengler

Peggy Hollow-Phelps

Peter Funk

Peter Strauss

Rebecca Rohrer

Regan Johnson

Rene Cloninger

Rhonda Safford

Rick Hays

Rick Sherwood

Roberta Spengler

Ron Waterman

Rory Johnson

Rune Vander Wey

Russ Van Hook

Sam Taylor

Sandi Ashley

Sara Medley

Sarah Sullivan

Scott Hibbard

Scott Lockwood

Shanna Kimball

Shannon Brown

Siobhan Hathhorn

Skye Hatten

Stan Kaleczyc

Steffen Rasile

Stephen Turner

Steve Meloy

Sue Bennett

Sue Chisholm

Susan Bailey-Anderson

Suzy Holt

Tammy Hinderman

Terry Cohea

Tiffany Lyden

Tim Chisman

Tim Meldrum

Tom Cordingley

Tom Kimmell

Tom Livers

Tom McGree

Tom Pedersen

Toni Person

Virginia Reeves

Viv Hammill

William Tonidandel


Brenda Nordlund
Former Helena School Board Trustee

Chuck Hunter
Former Montana Democratic Minority Leader

Dennis Taylor
Former Helena School Board Trustee

Diana Hammer
Helena Citizens' Council Representative

Dore Schwinden
Former Montana State Legislator

Ed Smith
Former Clerk of the Montana Supreme Court

Ellen Feaver
Former Helena School Board Trustee

Eve Franklin
Former Montana State Legislator

Jan Brown
Former Montana State Legislator

Jeff Sherlock
Former Montana District Court Judge

Jennifer McKee
Helena School Board Trustee

John McEwen
Former Helena School Board Trustee

Kay Satre
Helena School Board Trustee

Laura Smith
Montana State Representative

Libby Goldes
Former Helena School Board Trustee

Matthew Elsaesser
Former Helena City Commissioner

Melinda Reed
Helena City Commissioner

Moffie Funk
Former Montana State Legislator

Pat Cotter
Former Montana Supreme Court Justice

Patti Schwinden
Former Columbia Falls School Board Trustee

Sarah Sullivan
Former Helena School Board Trustee

Siobhan Hathhorn
Helena School Board Trustee

Steve Meloy
Former Helena School Board Trustee

Tom Livers
Former Helena School Board Trustee


“Luke has proven himself a steady community leader on the school board during unprecedented times. Serving in the legislature requires fortitude and strategic thinking. Luke's work demonstrates his much-needed ability to get complex policy across the finish line to improve the lives of Montanans.”

Laura Smith, HD 79 Representative and SD 40 Senate Candidate

“If we want to improve our politics, we must elect the right kind of people – those who put our public good ahead of personal politics. Luke is a listener. He is thoughtful. He is respectful of others while at the same time holding true to his own values. He is a consensus builder and oriented toward progress. Luke is deeply qualified and will be a great legislator.”

Chuck Hunter, Former Montana Democratic Minority Leader

“As a long time advocate of public education, I know how vital it is to have someone with his breadth of knowledge and understanding of public education policy in the legislature. Luke's expertise will enable him to start fighting on day one for our students and our community and protect our constitutional promise of a quality education for all Montanans.”

Moffie Funk, Former Montana Legislator

“Luke deliberately and thoroughly explored the complex issues before the board and paid respectful attention to everyone who came forward to express their views. With school funding such a critical issue facing our community, Luke's experience as a trustee is invaluable, and he is the only candidate with a strong understanding of how the state funds public education. We need legislators like Luke who will work collaboratively for solutions to big problems.”

Lisa Cordingley

“Luke has both a strong interest in the intricacies of public policy and, most importantly, the process through which ideas are developed, details are negotiated, and legislation becomes law. His experience and temperament will be extremely beneficial in the legislature. We need more people in that body who understand what it takes to create good, thoughtful policy that will benefit all Montanans.”

Rick and Jane Hays

“Luke is exactly the kind of leader we need during these challenging political times. I had hoped he might one day run for higher office. I couldn’t be more thrilled that his time has come. Please join me in electing this exceptional leader to HD 79. Montana needs him now.”

Sarah Sullivan, Former Helena School Board Trustee

“Luke embodies the qualities we need in a legislator: integrity, dedication, and a genuine commitment to serve people. Luke has demonstrated his passion for making positive change and addressing the issues that matter most to our community. His knowledge of the challenges facing our education system uniquely positions him to advocate for policies that will benefit students, teachers, and families across Helena.”

Morgan Taylor

“Luke is an intelligent and hard worker; he is honest and direct; he honors the notion public service; he shows up in the trenches, gets involved, and remains hilarious; he can think outside the box...he is balanced, rational, and wants to work for the people for selfless reasons.”

Matthieu Oppedahl

“Luke learned the ropes of being a good school board member quickly. It is a wild mix of working for students, parents, district staff and the general public. To be effective it requires mastery of the intricacies of school finance and all of the systems that underlie how a school district actually works. Luke did all of this extremely well. How fortunate for us that Luke is willing to apply those skills to serving as our representative in House District 79.”

Joe Furshong

“I observed Luke champion policies that prioritize adequate funding, fair teacher compensation, student achievement and inclusive learning environments. Luke’s vision extends beyond rhetoric; he has demonstrated a proactive approach to addressing the challenges facing our schools and I am confident he will bring that proactive approach to the state legislature.”

Sue Corrigan, Kalispell School Board Trustee

“Luke understands the difficult issues facing local families. Luke is a proven candidate who will provide the leadership necessary to earnestly work across the aisle to get the real work done for Helenans and all Montanans. His sincerity and integrity are without match, and his intellect and mettle make him an exceptional candidate. One that we can trust to get the job done. The one that Helena deserves.”

Rune Vander Wey