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Ray Shaw served four terms in House District 71. He was elected in 2013 and left office in 2021.  During his last term, he chaired the Agriculture Committee. He was appointed by Governor Gianforte to serve as the commissioner for Montana's MIC3.

Candidate website

Said, "The pressing need for tax reform to alleviate the burden on hardworking Montanans... I'm prepared to prioritize the needs and concerns of Senate District 35 with diligence and integrity."

Plans to address concerns about tax reform.

Said, "As a member of the Madison County housing board, I understand the need for balance between economic development and affordable housing."

- Plans to address concerns about tax reform.
- Said, "As a member of the Madison County housing board, I understand the need for balance between economic development and affordable housing."

Economy

Said, "I aim to be a steadfast advocate for our communities. I firmly believe in supporting our law enforcement, first responders, local businesses, and organizations like 4-H and FFA."

Plans to support law enforcement and first responders.

- Plans to support law enforcement and first responders.

Public Safety

The candidate's website says, "Focusing on healthcare, including the continued viability of programs like Medicaid, the Help Act, and mental health support."

Wants to continue supporting Medicaid and the Help Act, alongside ensuring mental health support.

- Wants to continue supporting Medicaid and the Help Act, alongside ensuring mental health support.

Healthcare

The candidate's website says, "Recognizing the paramount importance of education, particularly in nurturing our youth and supporting initiatives like the Youth Challenge Program at Western Montana College."

Supports initiatives like the Youth Challenge Program at Western Montana College.

- Supports initiatives like the Youth Challenge Program at Western Montana College.

Education

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

Voting & Elections

Said, "Continue to secure funding for essential environmental projects much like I did for the Granite Creek Bridge Project and the Jefferson Slough Restoration, addressing issues like milfoil infestation."

Plans to secure funding for "essential environmental projects much like I did for the Granite Creek Bridge Project and the Jefferson Slough Restoration, addressing issues like milfoil infestation."

The candidate's website says, "Working with the FWP on wolf management, which is critical for our ranchers."

Plans to work with the FWP on wolf management, "which is critical for our ranchers."

- Plans to secure funding for "essential environmental projects much like I did for the Granite Creek Bridge Project and the Jefferson Slough Restoration, addressing issues like milfoil infestation."
- Plans to work with the FWP on wolf management, "which is critical for our ranchers."

Energy & the Environment

Ray Shaw

Ray Shaw is a former representative who served four terms in House District 71. He was also appointed by Governor Gianforte to serve as the commissioner for Montana's MIC3.

Ray Shaw served four terms in House District 71 and is now a candidate for Senate Seat 35. He was appointed by Governor Gianforte to serve as the commissioner for Montana's MIC3. Shaw has not specified any other past runs for office or additional committee memberships.

As of May 22, 2024, Ray Shaw’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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