Jennifer was born in Montana and grew up in Big Sandy. She completed her degree in biomedical science at Montana State University. Jennifer and her husband, Don, have raised their five children in the Gallatin Valley, living in Churchill for the past 18 years. 

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Jennifer Carlson is the State Representative in State House District 69. She was elected in 2020 and has served two terms in this position. She has also served as the Majority Whip.

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Said, "Just as each of us must do in our day to day lives managing our families and our households, so must state government make good decisions about spending the money of hard-working Montanans."

Said, "We are required by Montana Constitution to have a balanced budget, and we must do it while also meeting our responsibilities."

Sponsored legislation to remove the licensing requirement for hair braiding.

- Said, "Just as each of us must do in our day to day lives managing our families and our households, so must state government make good decisions about spending the money of hard-working Montanans."
- Wants to maintain a balanced budget.
- Sponsored legislation to remove the licensing requirement for hair braiding.
- Wants to ease "regulatory burdens."

Economy

Believes in the inalienable rights of all to a clean environment, life's necessities, property protection, and the pursuit of safety, health, and happiness, acknowledging the associated responsibilities.

Believes in the "inalienable rights" of all to a clean environment, life's necessities, property protection, and the pursuit of safety, health, and happiness, acknowledging the associated responsibilities.

Wants to maintain Montana's agricultural heritage and responsible natural resource use.

- Believes in the "inalienable rights" of all to a clean environment, life's necessities, property protection, and the pursuit of safety, health, and happiness, acknowledging the associated responsibilities.
- Wants to maintain Montana's agricultural heritage and responsible natural resource use.

Energy & the Environment

Chair of the House Human Services Committee.

Supports the elderly and Montanans with disabilities.

Has sponsored legislation in mental health system reform and wants to end stigma regarding mental health.

Opposes discrimination based on vaccination status.

- Chair of the House Human Services Committee.
- Opposes abortion.
- Supports the elderly and Montanans with disabilities.
- Has sponsored legislation in mental health system reform and wants to end stigma regarding mental health.
- Opposes discrimination based on vaccination status.

Healthcare

- Supports veterans.
- Opposes gun control.

Public Safety

Supports property rights and limited government.

- Supports property rights and limited government.

Voting & Elections

Has sponsored legislation in child welfare reform.

- Wants to ensure quality education.
- Has sponsored legislation in child welfare reform.
- Supports free-market private daycare.

Education

Jennifer Carlson

As of May 23, 2024, Caleb Hinkle’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Caleb served in the Montana Army National Guard as an 11C Indirect Fire Infantryman, starting as an E-1 Private and rising to the rank of E-5 Sergeant over a period of 6 years. His professional background also includes legislative work, having passed various pieces of legislation in the Montana state government.

Caleb Hinkle has been serving as the State Representative for District 68 since January 2021.

The candidate's website says, "Pro-Life, Low Taxes, Limited Government"

Advocates for lower taxes and limited government.

The candidate's website says, "Caleb Hinkle is the ONLY CANDIDATE in this race that supported the call for a special legislative session to address and lower property taxes."

Supported the call for a special legislative session to address and lower property taxes.

- Advocates for lower taxes and limited government.
- Supported the call for a special legislative session to address and lower property taxes.

As of June 17, 2025, Caleb Hinkle’s website did not contain information on this issue.

The candidate's website says, "Caleb is 100% Pro-Life and has an outstanding record to match it. He even carried pro-life legislation himself and for the first time gained the support of ALL legislative Republicans."

Opposes abortion and has sponsored legislation against abortion.

- Opposes abortion and has sponsored legislation against abortion.

Montana Free Press

Supports revising election laws related to the revising of counting of votes.

- Supports revising election laws related to the revising of counting of votes.

Caleb Hinkle

BallotPedia, Scott Sales

Scott Sales was born in Douglas, Wyoming. He graduated with a bachelor's degree from Boise State University. 

Scott Sales was a State Representative in State House District 35. He was in office from January 2013 to January 2021. He ran for secretary of state in 2020, but did not win. 

Said "If elected I will work to return the Homestead Exemption and the 6 year reappraisal cycle."

- Said "If elected I will work to return the Homestead Exemption and the 6 year reappraisal cycle."

As of June 17, 2025, Scott Sales’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Scott Sales

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- 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.