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Wayne has lived in Bitterroot Valley for over 30 years, and currently resides with his wife, with whom he has 2 children. The family identifies as Christian. 

Wayne Rusk is currently a state representative serving House District 88. He was elected in 2022, and is serving his first term.

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

Economy

Opposes gun control and supports the Second Amendment.

- Opposes gun control and supports the Second Amendment.

Public Safety

Opposes abortion beyond instances like incest, rape, or safety of the mother.

- Opposes abortion beyond instances like incest, rape, or safety of the mother.

Healthcare

Education

Identifies as a "constitutional conservative."

Supported House Bill 402, which would have made Montana the first state in the country to confirm voter citizenship upon registration.

Said, "Although more can be done to improve the security and integrity of our elections, the hand counting of ballots is not one of them."

- Identifies as a "constitutional conservative."
- Supported House Bill 402, which would have made Montana the first state in the country to confirm voter citizenship upon registration.
- Said, "Although more can be done to improve the security and integrity of our elections, the hand counting of ballots is not one of them."

Voting & Elections

Plans to ensure that public lands stay in the ownership of the public, not the government.

- Plans to ensure that public lands stay in the ownership of the public, not the government.

Energy & the Environment

Wayne Rusk

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