David Austin for HD 53

Northwest College: David Austin

David earned a bachelor's and master's degree in psychology from Montana State University, Billings and a master's degree and Ph.D. in psychology from the University of North Dakota. He is a husband and father.

David is an assistant professor of psychology at Northwest College Wyoming. He is a combat veteran.

Ballotpedia: David Austin

David Austin's campaign for state representative is his first entry into politics.

As of June 17, 2025, David Austin did not have a website or any information online.

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Has experience as an intelligence officer.

- Has experience as an intelligence officer.

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Ballotpedia: Nelly Nicol

Nelly is from Billings, and still lives there with her husband. She earned her bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communications from Montana State University, Bozeman. 

Nelly is currently the communications manager and on the board of directors for the Victory Insurance Company.

REP. NELLY NICOL (R) - HD53

Nelly Nicol is currently a state representative for Montana's House District 53. She was elected in 2023.

Nelly Nicol 2020 Election Questionnaire

Plans to ensure safety and security for Montana consumers, especially the elderly.

Believes that the government should be an aid to the growth of private industries.

Advocates for support of agricultural and tourism industries.

Wants consumers and businesses to have more of a say in the state's economical decisions.

Aided in an economic development project in 2006 which ensured that the Miles City Veterans' Affairs Building was kept open.

- Supports a competitive insurance market.
- Plans to ensure safety and security for Montana consumers, especially the elderly.
- Believes that the government should be an aid to the growth of private industries.
- Advocates for support of agricultural and tourism industries.
- Wants consumers and businesses to have more of a say in the state's economical decisions.
- Aided in an economic development project in 2006 which ensured that the Miles City Veterans' Affairs Building was kept open.

As of June 17, 2025, Nelly Nicol did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to create more accessible healthcare that is less costly and has more options for care.

- Wants to create more accessible healthcare that is less costly and has more options for care.

NELLY NICOL PLEDGES TO SUPPORT CONGRESSIONAL TERM LIMITS

Signed the term limits convention pledge, which looks to establish specific term limits for Congress members.

- Signed the term limits convention pledge, which looks to establish specific term limits for Congress members.
- Supports government transparency.

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- 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.

Montana State Representative, District 53, Republican Primary

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