David was born and raised in Hamilton, and lives there with his wife and daughter. He earned his degree in civil engineering and economics from Montana State University, then 2 master's degrees in national security studies and a doctorate in physics during his service. 

David is the CFO of a start-up engineering firm. He served in the U.S. Army in combat units and as a professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point. 

Ballotpedia: David Bedey

David Bedey is currently a state representative serving House District 86. He was elected in 2018 and is serving his third term. He previously served on the Hamilton School Board for 9 years, and chaired the board for 7 of those years.

As of June 16, 2025, David Bedey’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Robert is a husband and father of 6. He has grandchildren. He has lived in Ravalli County for over 28 years.

Robert has worked in various capacities, including working on ranches and farms, managing a mill, driving trucks, and running his own construction business.

Ballotpedia: Robert Wallace (Montana)

Robert Wallace's campaign for state representative is his first entry into politics.

Wants to lower taxes and secure affordable housing.

Wants to create jobs that can sustain a family on a single income.

Opposes a cashless, centralized bank digital currency (CBDC).

- Wants to lower taxes and secure affordable housing.
- Wants to create jobs that can sustain a family on a single income.
- Opposes a cashless, centralized bank digital currency (CBDC).

As of June 16, 2025, Robert Wallace’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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