Biographical information on Troy Downing

HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Troy Downing of Big Sky is running as a Republican for Montana’s U.S. Senate seat in 2018. Here are some biographical details on Downing.

NAME: Troy Downing

AGE: 51 (Born March 4, 1967).

EDUCATION: Studied computer science at New York University, no degree.

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: None.

MILITARY: U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard, 2001-2009. Two deployments to Afghanistan.

FAMILY: Married to wife Heather. They each have two children from previous marriages.

SOCIAL MEDIA: On Twitter, @TroyDowningMT, Facebook.com/TroyDowningMT and Instagram.com/troydowningmt. Website: http://www.troydowning.com/