HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Eight Democrats and seven Republicans are vying for their parties’ nomination in the special election to replace former U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke. They include state lawmakers, political newcomers and even a musician. The political parties will hold special nominating conventions to pick their candidates. Here is a list of those who are seeking the nomination as of Thursday.
REPUBLICANS:
- Ed Buttrey, state senator from Great Falls.
- Greg Gianforte, technology entrepreneur from Bozeman.
- Carl Glimm, state representative from Kila.
- Ken Miller, former state senator from Laurel.
- Dean Rehbein, contractor from Missoula.
- Ed Walker, former state senator from Billings.
- Samuel Redfern, non-profit executive from Missoula.
DEMOCRATS:
- Amanda Curtis, state representative from Butte.
- Kelly McCarthy, state representative from Billings.
- John Meyer, attorney from Bozeman
- Link Neimark, business owner from Whitefish.
- Gary Stein, teacher from Missoula.
- Rob Quist, musician from Creston.
- Tom Weida, retired businessman from Helena.
- Dan West, former NASA congressional liaison from Missoula.
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