Russel has spent his entire life in Cascade County, Montana. He graduated from Montana State University with a degree in agricultural production. He was recognized as Rookie Legislator of the Year for the 68th legislative session in 2023.  Russ and his wife, Lorie are active members of the Stockett Community Bible Chapel, where Russ serves as a trustee. They have 2 children, 4 grandchildren, and are certified foster parents.

Russel has worked for agricultural supply companies in various roles, including sales and management positions at Montana Pump & Irrigation, Ag Management Services, ConAgra/UAP, and Wilbur Ellis Company.

Russel Miner is the State Representative in State House District 26. He was elected in 2022 and has served one term in this position.

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Has served on the House Taxation Committee.

Supports fiscal responsibility, tax retention for Montanans, and small business growth. Opposes excessive regulation. Plans to foster resource development for agriculture, mining, and tourism to create jobs.

Supports fiscal responsibility, tax retention for Montanans, and small business growth.

The candidate's website says, "Protect Personal Property Rights."

Wants to "protect personal property rights."

The candidate's website states, "He believes strongly in fiscal responsibility, living within our means, and allowing Montanans to keep more of the money they earn to help more families and small businesses prosper across the state."

Wants to reduce "harmful regulations and red-tape that are unnecessarily holding us back."

- Has served on the House Taxation Committee.
- Supports fiscal responsibility, tax retention for Montanans, and small business growth.
- Wants to "protect personal property rights."
- The candidate's website states, "He believes strongly in fiscal responsibility, living within our means, and allowing Montanans to keep more of the money they earn to help more families and small businesses prosper across the state."
- Wants to reduce "harmful regulations and red-tape that are unnecessarily holding us back."

Economy

Serves on the Water Policy Interim Committee. He has previously served on the Natural Resources and Fish Wildlife and Parks Committees.

Plans to foster resource development for agriculture, mining, and tourism to create jobs.

The candidate's website says, "Our farmers, ranchers and businesses are paramount in feeding the world and they will always be listened to and have a seat at the table."

Serves on several agriculture boards including the Western Triangle Ag Research Center, the Montana Fertilizer Research Committee, and the Cascade County Farm Bureau.

- Serves on the Water Policy Interim Committee. He has previously served on the Natural Resources and Fish Wildlife and Parks Committees.
- Plans to foster resource development for agriculture, mining, and tourism to create jobs.
- The candidate's website says, "Our farmers, ranchers and businesses are paramount in feeding the world and they will always be listened to and have a seat at the table."
- Serves on several agriculture boards including the Western Triangle Ag Research Center, the Montana Fertilizer Research Committee, and the Cascade County Farm Bureau.

Energy & the Environment

As of April 10, 2024, Russel Miner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Public Safety

Said, "I believe in our Constitution and the Bill of Rights, as it is the foundation of our free society."

- Said, "I believe in our Constitution and the Bill of Rights, as it is the foundation of our free society."

Voting & Elections

Wants to protect children and improve the foster care system.

- Wants to protect children and improve the foster care system.

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Russel Miner

Russel Miner, known as Russ, has spent his entire life in Cascade County, Montana, living just 100 yards from his childhood home. He graduated from Montana State University with a degree in Agricultural Production. Russ and his wife, Lorie, who comes from a Montana farming and ranching family, were married in August 1976. They are active members of the Stockett Community Bible Chapel, where Russ serves as a trustee.

Russel Miner has a long-standing career in the Montana agriculture business, spanning 45 years. He has worked for agricultural supply companies in various roles, including sales and management positions at Montana Pump & Irrigation, Ag Management Services, ConAgra/UAP, and Wilbur Ellis Company. His professional experience is rooted in his early years working on farms and ranches to fund his college education, where he obtained an Agricultural Production degree from Montana State University.

Russel Miner was recognized as Rookie Legislator of the Year for the 68th legislative session in 2023. He has served on the House Taxation, Natural Resources, and Fish Wildlife and Parks Committees. Additionally, he is serving on the Water Policy Committee during the interim.

The candidate's website says, "Reform our social policies to give Montanans a hand up rather than a hand out."

The candidate's website says, "Develop our Montana resources to create new opportunities in agriculture processing, mining, timber and tourism."

The candidate's website says, "Committed to Montana #1 Industry, Agriculture."

The candidate's website says, "Protect Citizens & State Rights Guaranteed by the Constitution."

- Your State Representative participates in the legislative process at the state level. They are one of 100 members of the Montana House of Representatives. The Montana House of Representatives is the lower house of the Montana State Legislature (the state's lawmaking body).
- Your State Representative drafts laws, approves budgets, has oversight of the state executive branch, and debates and votes on proposed laws.
- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your State Representative can serve on committees. This is important because many bills can be stalled in committee, preventing them making it to a vote.
- Your State Representative is responsible for representing your interests. They also are responsible for helping you navigate the state's services and bringing back resources to your district.
- State Representatives are elected to a 2-year term. Individuals can serve no more than 8 years in a 16-year period.