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<h4>Monica Tranel was raised with her nine brothers and sisters on a ranch in eastern Montana, and she always had a job to do: feeding pigs, stacking hay, fixing fences.</h4>The strong work ethic Monica learned on the ranch led her to become a world-class rower, competing in two Olympics and winning a World Championship Gold for the United States Women’s Rowing Team - the first U.S. Women’s eight to win gold at 2000 meters.Monica worked her way through college and law school. Her career has been in Montana, working for local business owners, working families, and Montana ranchers.<h4>As an attorney, she has taken on out-of-state billionaires and corporate monopolies to stop them from ripping off Montanans.</h4>Monica took Northwestern all the way to the state supreme court, and won, saving rate payers $10 million dollars. She stopped a New York Hedge fund from cheating Montana small businesses, and beat out-of-state corporation’s attempts to steal land from local ranchers.Corporations buy politicians like Ryan Zinke to drive up their profits, and hardworking Montanans are paying for it. We can bring rising costs down by cleaning up Congress.<h4>Monica will hold those who want to profit off the backs of everyday Montanans accountable so we can focus on bringing down costs for everyone.</h4>She will work to create an economic environment where our local and small businesses can thrive, and provide good paying jobs to folks who want to build families here and contribute to our economy year-round. Montana has some of the best and most unique natural resources in the world, and can lead the energy transition by developing our tremendous potential.<h4>We need a leader for the people of Montana - no more rotten politicians who make the whole barrel bad just by being in it.</h4>Monica Tranel continues her statewide practice, serving the people of Montana, and enjoys Montana’s outdoor spaces with her husband and three daughters.

<h3>I’m running for Congress to represent the missing middle — the people who feel invisible, whose voices are not heard, who are not represented in the current political divide.&nbsp;</h3>Our country needs to grow the middle class and invest in our communities so our children can afford to live in this beautiful place called Montana — the only place I call home. We need to protect our public lands, our children’s and grandchildren’s inheritance, so they can use and enjoy the majestic beauty of our stateFairness: Everyone should have a fair chance to work and find a place to live they can afford. Everyone must pay their fair share for providing the community and public benefits we all prosper from.&nbsp;Freedom: Every person should have the freedom to choose how they live their life, and the privacy to make decisions about whether they have children, who they love, and how they live their lives.Accountability: Montana is my only home—the home that I grew up in, worked for my entire life, and the place where I am raising my family.&nbsp;Our elected officials, and those who benefit from Montana’s resources, must be held accountable to the people of Montana.&nbsp;&nbsp;Politicians who serve the financial interests of the few make America less free, less secure and less stable. Working together, we can chart a different course for Montana—one that is full of opportunity for all of us, protects our privacy and freedom, and keeps our communities secure, safe, and stable.The current Congress is the most chaotic and least productive in history. It sat on his hands and squabbled while millions of Americans were trying to put a roof over their heads. It’s time to put Congress back to work again, tackling the issues that affect real people in our everyday lives.Read more on where I stand by clicking on the links below:

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<h4>Economies that work for families</h4><h5>Housing</h5>Too many people, especially young families, trying to find a home to rent or buy are being priced out of Montana. Congress can help Montana families afford a place to live by providing more financing for housing construction, tax credits to help young families buy homes, and by changing the tax code to discourage housing speculation.Having traveled tens of thousands of miles in my minivan, and connected with Montanans in all 16 counties of this western District, the issue people want solved is housing, housing and housing. Small businesses, hospitals, schools, and our law enforcement can’t hire employees because there is no available housing. For seniors, there are limited or no options for nursing homes in Montana. Our young people cannot find a place to rent, let alone buy.Rising costs are the largest issue affecting our state. People in every corner of the district have thoughtful, innovative ideas to address the challenges we’re facing. I will continue working to bring people together to implement at scale the solutions that are working and find common threads in what is needed regionally. I will campaign by listening and in Congress I will govern by listening first.<h5>health</h5>Nobody should be forced to choose between healthcare and putting food on the table. The Affordable Care Act gave millions of Americans health insurance through their employers, from Medicare and Medicaid, and through the insurance marketplace. Ryan Zinke looked on as over 130,000 Montanans lost Medicaid coverage this past year and has repeatedly voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act, which would end health care for many more.That’s not right. Congress needs to protect what we have and do more to ensure that everyone has access to healthcare, including strengthening the ability of Medicare and Medicaid to negotiate drug prices and guaranteeing that hundreds of thousands of Montanans—and millions of Americans—who rely on these programs get the coverage they are entitled to and the protections they deserve.<h5>Child care</h5>As the mother of three daughters, I live the challenge of working and raising kids. Families in Montana face the impossible dilemma of having to work but not being able to find affordable child care. Many Montanans live in childcare deserts. In rural areas, more than a quarter of the families who need child care can’t find it. Congress must continue to support child care for working families, and particularly to extend the child tax credit, which lifted 3.4 million children out of poverty. The credit should be made fully refundable, so that low income families can benefit from it just like everyone else.<h5>Public schools</h5>A robust public education, starting early in life, is the backbone of Democracy and is a ladder for individuals to pursue lifelong opportunities. But&nbsp;Montana and the country are behind in early childhood education. Among 36 industrialized countries, the United States is the only one to not provide early education programs to all 4-year-olds. I support efforts to create high-quality early childhood programs to secure the economic future and well-being of Montana’s children.&nbsp;&nbsp; Our public schools, and the people who work and teach there, must be fully supported and earn the wages they deserve. The best reforms support local innovation and control, greatly increase teacher pay, and reverse the defunding of public schools, especially in rural areas.<h5>Social Security and Retirement</h5>From the first dollar we earn, we pay into social security. In retirement, Montanans rely on Social Security and Medicare to help them meet everyday needs, and those needs are becoming more costly to meet, particularly for retirees who need long term health care at home or in assisted living places or nursing homes. Americans work hard to pay for these bedrock programs and the benefits they provide. Ryan Zinke voted to raise the retirement age, and to cut Medicare for seniors by turning it into a voucher program that would force them to pay more out of pocket.&nbsp; I strongly disagree. We need to honor our end of the agreement, protect benefits,and make sure that Social Security and Medicare are sustainably financed with fair and adequate taxation.<h4>Strong communities</h4><h5>Tribal Sovereignty</h5>I support legislation to codify the federal government’s obligations to fulfill its treaty obligations with Tribal Nations. I support implementing laws to give Native Americans meaningful access to vote. I will work to implement programs to protect Indigenous women from violence. I will work to build out reliable internet access across Tribal Nations and rural areas in our state.&nbsp;Tribal Nations have been leaders in protecting our environment, protecting instream water flow and fisheries. Here in Montana, we saw that leadership turn into action with the return of the Bison Range to the CSKT Nation —a transfer that Ryan Zinke opposed and worked to defeat. &nbsp; Zinke also has voted to cut social security, defund law enforcement, force people to work longer before retiring, and to slash healthcare programs, disproportionately harming Native American communities.&nbsp;In contrast, I will work with our Tribal Nations to ensure that the programs needed to support our communities are put in place.&nbsp;For example, in May 2022, the Interior Department released a report detailing the reason and legacy of the federal government policies that supported Federal Indian boarding schools for 150 years, from 1819 to 1969.&nbsp;I&nbsp; join in the report’s recommendations that allow for reburial (or marking) of the remains of Indian children, support funding for Native language revitalization, and creating a federal memorial for those whose lives were unforgivably harmed and destroyed from federal policies.<h5>Infrastructure</h5>Infrastructure investments— roads, bridges, schools, airports, hospitals, broadband, train service, local transportation—make our communities safer, more productive, and more liveable. They are essential to a healthy economy in which everyone can prosper. Infrastructure is a basic component of addressing the housing crisis. For many years, our infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate, but the Democratic 2020-2021 Congress passed a landmark infrastructure bill that begins to turn that deterioration around. That bill has benefited our Congressional district by funding investments in sewer and septic systems in Kalispell and Dillon and high-speed internet in Thompson Falls, improving the Missoula and Glacier airports, and continuing roadwork in Bozeman.&nbsp;Ryan Zinke opposed this legislation that made these improvements possible. Even worse, since his opposition, he has been going around the district taking credit for projects he opposed. It’s essential that we have someone in Washington who will champion Montana’s interests so that we maintain, improve, and innovate our infrastructure. I will be that champion for Montana.<h5>Public Lands</h5>Montana’s public lands provide us with a wealth of benefits. They grant us the opportunity to camp, fish, float, hunt, ski, snowmobile, and bike in stunning public spaces. They protect air and water quality, scenic vistas, and wildlife habitat. Their commercial use for mining, logging, livestock grazing and outfitting provide us with economic opportunity.&nbsp;&nbsp;I support the approach to public lands management embodied in the Headwaters Legacy Act and the Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act, that brought ranchers, loggers, recreationists, business owners, and conservationists together to chart a path forward for Montana’s resources. These are examples of neighbors working to achieve a common goal, regardless of differences and politics. In Congress I will champion these acts, and others like them.Public lands are just that - they belong to us, the people. I will work to ensure that we have access to our public lands, that they remain available and accessible to us, the people, and that wealthy out-of-state corporate interests are not able to trade out or close off our public lands, turning Montana into their own personal playground for the rich.<h5>Tourism and Recreation</h5>Montana’s western district is bounded by Glacier National Park on the north end and Yellowstone National Park on the south, with many state and national treasures in between. People come to Montana from all over the world to ski, fish, hunt, watch wildlife, sightsee, attend cultural events, float rivers, ride horses into the backcountry and so much more.These visitors bring <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nps.gov/glac/learn/news/tourism-to-glacier-national-park-contributes-548m-to-local-economy.htm">investment and opportunity</a> to our economy, supporting thousands of jobs and millions in revenue to communities in western Montana. But they also impact the resources that sustain tourism. We need to manage our public resources, and particularly our national parks, so all of us, Montanans and visitors from out of state, can continue to enjoy their wonders for generations to come.<h5>Family farms and ranches</h5>Montana’s small businesses, farmers and ranchers struggle to compete in a world of big national and multinational corporations that grow their profits by consolidation and dictating prices.&nbsp;From 2009 to 2022, corporate ownership of farmland tripled, and the property values increased from $2 billion to $14 billion.&nbsp;If we do not act, another 400 million acres of family farms will be bought up by corporate interests and Wall Street investors.Congress can and should protect rural family farms in Montana. I support the Farmland for Farmers Act, which will let family farms stay in the family. I will also work on the Farm Bill, which has been neglected in the current Congress.Montana farmers and ranchers should be protected from unfair foreign competition by requiring that imported meat and food be clearly labeled with its country of origin and not be allowed to be labeled as a “product of the United States” after minimal processing. Consumers should be informed about where their food is coming from. I will champion these bills to make sure they become law of the land.In contrast, Ryan Zinke voted to eliminate country of origin labeling requirements, hurting Montana ranchers and helping foreign competitors in China or South America.<h5>Water and Energy</h5>Montana is rich in natural resources, and can and should lead the energy transition that is underway and that can benefit Montana if we choose. Hotter summers, increased droughts, reduced snowpack, longer wildfire seasons and more wildfire smoke place our economy at risk. We must be strategic to develop the energy resilience, freedom, and security in our communities that will define our economy in the next 20 years.&nbsp; Western Montana has the resources and infrastructure to lead this economic growth. I have worked on water issues and energy producers throughout my professional career. My experience advocating for farmers, ranchers, energy producers and everyday Montanans makes me a powerful voice for Montana in Congress, and a leader in water and energy policy. As we move forward, we need to assist Montana communities whose economies will be impacted by drought, and the energy transition. We can secure a livable future for all by investing in the energy transition and making sure Montana’s resources benefit Montanans.<h4>Growing the middle class</h4><h5>Fair Taxation and Inclusive Growth</h5>Over the past four decades, American economic growth has been robust but unfortunately, not inclusive: while wealthy Americans have seen their wealth and incomes soar, the economic fortunes of their low -and moderate-income neighbors have stagnated. At the same time, wealthy Americans have seen their taxes reduced in the name of trickle down economics. Income inequality has exploded. The 2017 tax bill passed by the Republican Congress led to dozens of corporations and wealthy individuals paying next to no taxes, leaving hard working families with the bill. Not to mention the tax cuts afforded to the ultra-rich. We need to update our tax code, and allow the unfair provisions of the 2017 tax bill to expire, so that everyone pays their fair share, working families get a break, and we have the resources we need to fund critical priorities.<h5>Higher Education and Opportunity</h5>Montana’s universities, community colleges and trade schools provide the education essential to those who wish to develop professional careers, acquire vocational skills or transition into the new jobs in a rapidly changing economy. But in Montana and across the country, states have reduced their support for trade schools and for higher education, and students have struggled financially to stay in school. Ensuring Montanans have access to career-ready programming is essential and worth funding. These programs will also help address our housing crisis. I support trade programs especially starting in high school, community colleges, and need-based scholarships for students.<h5>Labor Unions and Labor Law Reform</h5>It is not an accident that the growth of inequality and the decline of union power have gone hand in hand. Unions brought us living wages, safe working conditions, and dignity and respect in the workplace. In the 1950s, 1 out of every 3 workers belonged to a union, and Montana was a proud union state. Over time, the labor laws that promote and protect union organization have been weakened, and despite some recent advances, union representation has been drastically reduced. Today, only 10% of workers belong to a union, people are not always paid living wages, and the new economy does not give a pathway for workers to advance in their careers or enjoy a secure future. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220608171457/https:/aflcio.org/tags/pro-act">I support comprehensive labor law legislation like the PRO Act, t</a>o strengthen the ability of unions to organize workers across the economy and negotiate fair terms of employment.<h5>Resisting Corporate Expansion and Power</h5>Over much of our history, the American economy experienced unbridled growth of large corporations, consolidation of corporate rivals, and a dangerous reduction in competition in the marketplace. We see this today in the growth of big box stores and on-line sellers in retail markets, along with the shuttering of small, local downtown businesses. This growth of corporate power threatens the viability and diversity of local businesses and creates an economy that increasingly serves the interests of stockholders rather than consumers. In Montana, for example, we see farmers who are not allowed to repair their own equipment. They should have that right.Those who cause harm must be held accountable. But, there are efforts underway in state legislatures to protect corporations from legal liability by imposing mandatory arbitration clauses, waiving the Seventh Amendment right to a jury in civil actions, limiting or ending class actions, closing the federal courts to certain claims, and capping damages, which interferes with Americans’ access to justice.&nbsp;As an advocate for small business and every day Montanans, I know all too well that having a fair fight is many times as important, if not more important, than the final outcome. Having a fair hearing makes sure that all evidence is heard and the correct law is considered. I support the FAIR Act, which ends forced arbitration and protects our constitutional freedom to a trial by jury. I support federal policies that limit the expansion of corporate power and encourage healthy business competition

Everyone should have a fair chance to work and find a place to live they can afford. Everyone must pay their fair share for providing the community and public benefits we all prosper from.

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<h5>Reducing national debt and ensuring transparent, accountable government</h5>The national debt must be reduced and we must develop a smart fiscal policy that includes taking care of our veterans, children, the elderly, and investing in our future. Responsible fiscal policy means that we generate tax income from the wealthiest Americans and corporations and surgically cut government waste where it exists.<h5>Election Security and Voting Rights</h5>2020 saw one the highest levels of voter participation in a presidential election since 1900. We should be celebrating that high turnout, regardless of the electoral result. But public trust of elections has been deliberately and falsely undermined, culminating in the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021. At no other time in our history has an outgoing President incited physical violence to stop the peaceful transfer of power and several extreme state legislatures enacted&nbsp; laws that will make it harder for Americans to vote. That’s not right. To protect American’s right to vote, we need federal legislation to ensure that regardless of what state they live in, every eligible voter can cast their ballot without interference.<h5>Civility and Bipartisanship</h5>Rarely in our history has our politics been as divisive and as lacking in civility as today. Montanans I have talked with are alarmed that the middle ground has disappeared; that members of Congress trade insults rather than working together, replace decorum with chaos, and are constantly deadlocked. In contrast, I am pledged to holding our elected officials accountable, and while I will call out the ways their votes and actions hurt Montana, I will work respectfully with everyone, regardless of party, to make sure that necessary work gets done to help Montana.<h5>Transparent government</h5>If we want to secure our democracy, and make sure that elected leaders represent Americanss’ best interests, we need to get money out of politics. Since the 2010 Supreme Court Citizens United ruling, the prevalence of misinformation and money has grown. In order to make sure that people’s voices are being heard over the interests of corporations, we need to allow everyone’s voice to be heard and get money out of politics.We also need policies that make it impossible for politicians to enrich themselves with the public decisions they make. I support proposals to ban anyone from Congress from actively trading stocks and I support HR 336, which requires everyone in Congress, their spouses, and their dependent children to put their stocks in a qualified blind trust. Until that becomes the law of the land, I pledge to voluntarily place my and my families’ assets in a&nbsp; qualified blind trust once elected, as I expect everyone to do. I challenge Ryan Zinke to do the same so that every voter knows that we work for them first.

Montana is my only home—the home that I grew up in, worked for my entire life, and the place where I am raising my family.&nbsp;Our elected officials, and those who benefit from Montana’s resources, must be held accountable to the people of Montana.

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<h5>Privacy and Individual Rights</h5>In 2022, the Supreme Court reversed 50-year-old precedent, overturning Roe v. Wade. There is nothing compassionate about an extremist position where a minority of states can deny life-saving health care to women, many of whom are mothers who desire more children but find themselves in a life-threatening situation.&nbsp;Women with wanted pregnancies are being subjected to state laws that cause them to carry non-viable fetuses, threaten their doctors with jail, and deny women abortions and medical care in emergency rooms, even when their lives are at risk.This extremist movement is now working to deny access to birth control and assisted reproductive technology such as IVF, and to prevent doctors in states that legalize abortion the ability to prescribe medicine to end pregnancies.Ryan Zinke has voted repeatedly to restrict abortion access and supports letting states ban abortion without exceptions for rape, incest, or the life of the mother, taking away our freedom and privacy. In stark contrast, I will never let the government interfere with our most basic, fundamental freedom to make the private decisions about who we love, whether we have a family, and how we live.<h5>National Security and Military</h5>As an Olympian, I experienced life in the Olympic Village, and share the ideals advanced by Pierre de Coubertin when he founded the modern Olympic Games to advance the ideal of peace among nations. The Olympic rings combine the five inhabited continents and are a symbol of peace and international understanding. That ideal model is meant to end wars and conflicts.I will be the first female Olympian ever to serve in the United States Congress, and with that perspective, I will champion America’s leadership in the world through diplomacy, and support our investment in building relationships with our global partners to ensure peaceful relationships wherever possible. Our country cannot lead the world by retreating from our leadership role in it. In addition to diplomacy, I support our place in NATO and working with our partners to protect Democracy and contain authoritarian governments that seek to impose their will on peaceful countries and peoples. In Congress, I will invest in our military and invest in our State Department to ensure that diplomacy and Democracy thrive.<h5>Veterans</h5>All those who served our country deserve our support, starting with funding for health care, robust job training programs, access to higher education, and affordable housing.Our veterans need a champion in Congress who will provide continued support to veterans who were exposed to burn pits by building on the protections of the PACT Act. I will support the work that Senator Tester has done and carry legislation in the House to ensure that our veterans, especially our Montana vets, are getting the benefits and protections they earned.And I will never vote to decimate veterans healthcare, as Ryan Zinke did when he voted for an extreme plan that could cut up to 30 million veteran outpatient healthcare visits nationwide and gut the VA.<h5>Immigration and Border Security</h5>The crisis along the U.S.- Mexico border can be resolved by thoughtful, bipartisan efforts and without resorting to name-calling and fear-mongering. We have a 3 million case backlog and 1.6 million asylum seekers waiting for hearings. We need more asylum officers and more immigration judges to sort out who can stay and who must leave. Our immigration system must be updated to bring in lawful immigrants who are able to provide critical contributions to our construction, agriculture, health care, elder care, child care, and technology sectors.In 1989, President Ronald Reagan said that “We lead the world because unique among nations, we draw our people, our strength from every country and every corner of the world” Because the United States attracts new ideas and new people who fled persecution we are able to be a nation forever young and always on the next frontier. Our immigration laws are woefully outdated. Using common sense and President Reagan’s optimism, we can bring our immigration laws into the modern era.&nbsp;The Republican leadership wrote their ideal law with all of their ideal solutions to this problem. Rather than support this Republican written bill, Ryan Zinke is choosing to hold Americans hostage, harming western Montana by refusing to stop the influx of fentanyl and secure the border so he can play political games. It’s time to make sure serious people are in charge because politics cannot be about who is winning or losing when the only winner has to be the American people.<h5>Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, And Addiction</h5>In the past three years, fentanyl apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border increased over 800%. We must support the continued research and manufacturing of detection technology so that our border patrol has the means to stay ahead of the cartels and traffickers. Since the chemical precursors of fentanyl are produced in China before being sent to Mexico, in the past year, the administration has used diplomacy to have the Chinese government crackdown on fentanyl trafficking at home. These efforts need to continue with funding, innovation, and support. Fentanyl, unfortunately, is not the only problem. Methamphetamine addiction is hurting our communities, neighbors, and families here in Montana. It is essential to give law enforcement the tools they need to protect the community.&nbsp; In dealing with drug trafficking, we must also invest in measures that stop the demand.&nbsp; Montana, like many rural states, has hundreds of miles between addiction centers, putting up barriers for those who want to find help. The federal government needs to increase funding for building more addiction centers and guarantee that health insurance policies cover rehabilitation and recovery.

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Today, Monica Tranel announced that her campaign raised over $740,000 in the first quarter of 2024. Tranel is one of the top fundraisers among Congressional challengers in the country. Her campaign is enthusiastically supported by individual donors supporting her voice for democracy, and&nbsp;they have given nearly $2 million to date. With 67% of contributions coming directly from Montanans, Tranel’s challenge continues to reflect incredible grassroots energy and momentum from the people she will represent in Congress. In stark contrast, less than 20% of Ryan Zinke’s donors are from Montana.&nbsp; “Montana is my home. I don’t have another one, I live here, work here, pay taxes here, and feel and live the concerns of my neighbors, family and friends - my fellow Montanans. Our campaign is powered by the people of Montana who want our voice heard, and our values represented. Montanans are ready for a representative who shows up and works for those of us who live here and call Montana home,” said Monica Tranel. “Working families know they can trust my record of standing up to big corporations and hedge funds trying to take advantage of Montanans. In Congress, I’ll fight tirelessly to make housing affordable, grow the middle class, and protect privacy and freedoms.” The campaign is building momentum as Monica continues to show up around the district, recently wrapping up her “I’m Listening, Montana” district tour to all 16 counties and both Tribal nations###Monica Tranel was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, went on to become a world champion rower and two-time Olympian, and has spent her 25-year career working&nbsp;for Montana’s middle class,&nbsp;families, ranchers, and small businesses.&nbsp;

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Monica Tranel Announces Raising Over $740,000 in Q1

BUTTE&nbsp;-&nbsp;On Friday, Monica Tranel&nbsp;stopped&nbsp;in Butte and Bozeman to discuss solutions to the housing crisis and how that issue looks different in their respective communities. The events were open to the public and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://monicatranel.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eb678dd1824280eb2ed634406&amp;id=d6bb519179&amp;e=13a94f2f0f">Tranel was joined by local leaders ranging from housing experts to elected officials.</a> The conversation in both communities included a discussion around corporate interests buying up land, and how we need leaders in Congress who will hold these bad-faith actors accountable.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/c3e14104-273d-4723-a9f8-ce90528951b5/571f8d0f-9a13-437d-af78-dd0194ecabe7/571f8d0f-9a13-437d-af78-dd0194ecabe7.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C906%2C338&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="Meetings with community members and local leaders in Butte (left) and Bozeman (right) to discuss the housing crisis" align="center" alignwidth="40" variant="base">Meetings with community members and local leaders in Butte (left) and Bozeman (right) to discuss the housing crisis“From Butte to Bozeman, voters everywhere across Western Montana are calling out for Congress to take action on the Housing Crisis, but those pleas for help continue to go unheard by Ryan Zinke,” said Monica Tranel. “In Congress I will work with representatives on both sides of the aisle to hold corporate interests accountable, give homeowners a hand with tax credits, and I will continue to have these conversations with our local communities because a solution in Butte or Bozeman will need to look different than a solution elsewhere.” Tranel is continuing to hold these community conversations with her <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://monicatranel.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eb678dd1824280eb2ed634406&amp;id=08e793b93d&amp;e=13a94f2f0f">next stops in Pablo and Kalispell on April 2nd.</a>###Monica Tranel was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, went on to become a world champion rower and two-time Olympian, and has spent her 25-year career working&nbsp;for Montana’s middle class,&nbsp;families, ranchers, and small businesses.&nbsp;

Monica Tranel Hosts Community Conversations on Housing Crisis in Butte and Bozeman

In response to the Pyramid Mountain Lumber <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.kpax.com/news/western-montana-news/pyramid-mountain-lumber-in-seeley-lake-shutting-down">announcing</a> it will close this spring, Monica Tranel released the following statement:&nbsp;"It's saddening to see one of Montana's oldest family-owned and operated lumber mill is shutting down. As Seeley Lake's largest employer, Pyramid Mountain Lumber's closure will have a devastating impact on its hard working employees and the entire community.&nbsp;Rising costs and the lack of affordable housing are hurting working families and small businesses in our state. I have talked with folks across Western Montana who are struggling to make ends meet, and it is clear our representatives in Congress have failed to bring our communities together to address the rising cost of living. It's time for leaders who listen to Montanans, who fight to find real solutions, and who stand up to the out of state billionaires and corporations that are driving up the costs of homes and groceries."### Monica Tranel was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, went on to become a world champion rower and two-time Olympian, and has spent her 25-year career working&nbsp;for Montana’s middle class,&nbsp;families, ranchers, and small businesses.&nbsp;

Monica Tranel Statement on Closure of Pyramid Mountain Lumber&nbsp;

Missoula, MT – Monica Tranel announces her&nbsp;campaign's endorsement by Planned Parenthood Action Fund for her commitment to defending&nbsp;and protecting Montanans' privacy and freedoms. Tranel is committed to growing the middle class, ensuring we have safe and stable communities, and guaranteeing Montanans’ freedoms to have the families they want, when they want. Tranel has also been endorsed by Reproductive Freedom For All and EMILY’s List, and has stood firm in supporting Montanans' ability to make private health care decisions free from government intrusion. Tranel’s opponent, Ryan Zinke, has voted for extreme anti-choice efforts, including <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://monicatranel.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eb678dd1824280eb2ed634406&amp;id=242c9f30d7&amp;e=13a94f2f0f">legislation</a> that will <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://monicatranel.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eb678dd1824280eb2ed634406&amp;id=9d5f2e2b39&amp;e=13a94f2f0f">punish doctors</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://monicatranel.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eb678dd1824280eb2ed634406&amp;id=ae46a54756&amp;e=13a94f2f0f">voting</a> to allow states to ban abortion, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://monicatranel.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eb678dd1824280eb2ed634406&amp;id=f4c3280177&amp;e=13a94f2f0f">co-sponsoring</a> legislation that bans <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://monicatranel.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eb678dd1824280eb2ed634406&amp;id=c89f06fc5d&amp;e=13a94f2f0f">federally funded</a> health insurance coverage for abortions. “The support of Planned Parenthood Action Fund shows a shared commitment to Montana families to protect and defend our privacy and freedom. Montanans can count on me to work for our communities,” said Monica Tranel. “Ryan Zinke wants to be in our doctor’s office and our bedrooms, invading our privacy and personal freedom. I stand for our privacy and our freedom, and do not want the government in our personal, private decisions.”&nbsp;### Monica Tranel was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, went on to becomea world champion rower and two-time Olympian, and has spent her 25-year career working&nbsp;for Montana’s middle class,&nbsp;families, ranchers, and small businesses.

Monica Tranel Endorsed by Planned Parenthood Action Fund

In 2015, when the Legislature expanded Medicaid to cover another 100,000 Montanans, it sought to guarantee that all of us - our families, kids, friends and neighbors - would have access to health care. Expanding Medicaid was a significant bipartisan accomplishment: the bill was carried by a Republican senator, passed on a bipartisan vote, and signed by a Democratic governor. And no wonder: it reflected our common conviction that we all - particularly kids - should have access to medical care when we need it.&nbsp;But now that guarantee of health care is being unwound, and hundreds of thousands of Montanans are being deprived of their Medicaid coverage, and access to health care.&nbsp;Medicaid is provided by the states, including Montana, in partnership with the Federal government, which picks up a lion’s share of the cost. During the pandemic, Congress required the states to maintain the then current enrollment, which protected individuals from losing coverage and protected all of us by making sure everyone had access to health care during a critical public health crisis.In 2023, Congress ended that protection and required states to redetermine eligibility for Medicaid recipients, increasing red tape and government hurdles for programs that keep our kids safe and healthy. While some states maintained or expanded enrollment, the Gianforte administration chose to kick hundreds of thousands of adults and kids off Medicaid and CHIP (the kids’ health insurance program), forcing eligible participants to go through the bureaucratic process of re-applying for something they had already been determined to be eligible for. Between April and November of 2023, one in four Montanans&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dphhs.mt.gov/InteractiveDashboards/medicaidenrollmentdashboard">enrolled</a>&nbsp;in Medicaid in the 16 counties that make up the western Congressional district of Montana were kicked off.Any effort to help people reapply was lackadaisical at best. But some did, and regained coverage. Others were ruled ineligible. And still others were told that they hadn’t supplied the information needed for enrollment.&nbsp;At the end of December 2023, Montana had the third highest cancellation rate of any state in the country. More Montana kids lost insurance than in 47 other states&nbsp;This dysfunction and inaction by the Gianforte administration is unwinding the Medicaid expansion that keeps our rural hospitals open, expands the labor pool for Montana’s small businesses by backstopping available insurance, and covers 100% of care to our Native American population. In 2025, the Legislature will have to reauthorize Medicaid expansion, and already extremists on the right are making plans to end it.If we lose Medicaid coverage, there’s more than simply the health of our fellow Montanans at stake. In states that have refused expansion, rural hospitals have closed at an alarming rate. In Montana, the current drop in enrollment has meant that agencies that provide services to Medicaid patients aren’t getting paid and are struggling. The crisis is particularly acute for Tribal Nations in Montana, where the health of Native Americans is already seriously compromised. When hospitals, agencies and providers are forced to shut down, people doing important work lose their jobs, and local economies suffer.Ending Medicaid will end many Montana communities, by closing rural hospitals, and reducing an already too-small labor pool essential for our local businesses.&nbsp;In Congress I will support robust funding for Medicaid, advocate for fair pricing for prescription drugs, and oppose any attempt to weaken or repeal the Affordable Care Act, which provided for Medicaid expansion. I will insist states live up to their part of the bargain, and not allow hostility, indifference, chaos, and inaction to end this vital program that keeps our Montana communities stable and safe.###Monica Tranel is an attorney and candidate for Montana’s western District for U.S. Congress.&nbsp;

Op-Ed by Monica Tranel: Let’s Keep Our Communities Stable, Safe, and Healthy&nbsp;

Kalispell, MT – Monica Tranel will be meeting with emergency service providers on Saturday morning to speak directly with paramedics about the challenges they face on-the-ground.This visit is a part of Tranel’s Kalispell “I’m Listening Tour,” where she has met with healthcare professionals and learned about a myriad of obstacles the industry is facing, from low Medicaid enrollment to lack of mental health care services.&nbsp;The Flathead area has seen a high rate of growth, with the population doubling since 2000. Emergency services are required at an increasing rate, and the need for these services is projected to grow by 10% each year to keep pace with population increases. A recent report from the Public Center for Safety Management, commissioned by the city of Kalispell, recommended increasing staff, adding a fire station, and further training ambulance services, among other improvements.&nbsp;Ahead of the visit, Tranel said the following: “We have to ensure our emergency services are keeping pace with population growth in the Flathead. This is especially important for seniors and folks in rural communities. In Congress, I’ll make sure our fire departments, schools, and hospitals are well funded.”###Monica Tranel was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, went on to become a world champion rower and two-time Olympian, and has spent her 25-year career working&nbsp;for Montana’s middle class,&nbsp;families, ranchers, and small businesses.&nbsp;

Monica Tranel to Visit Flathead Emergency Services for an Ambulance Ride-along Saturday

Deer Lodge, MT – Monica Tranel met with community leaders in Philipsburg, Gold Creek, and Deer Lodge on Friday, focusing on education and economic development in Granite and Powell Counties. Her visits included Philipsburg Elementary, the oldest public school in operation in Montana, Gold Creek Elementary, a one-room schoolhouse, a meeting with the Deer Lodge Chief Administrative Office and Mayor, and a tour of Sun Mountain Lumber. She concluded her tour as a featured speaker at the Women’s Farmer’s Union Annual Conference in Fairmount.&nbsp;Tranel is focused on understanding what Montana communities need from our federal partners to strengthen the economies in their towns. The tour is part of Tranel’s district-wide “I’m Listening, Montana” tour, as she connects with communities in all 16 counties and two tribal nations in MT-01 to hear about the core issues impacting her constituents.&nbsp;After the conference in Fairmount, Tranel made the following statement: “Having grown up on a ranch in eastern Montana and worked for farms and ranches across the state, I know the importance of the Farm Bill and a functional federal government on the lives of Montanans. I will work to serve the interests of Montanans, by advancing legislation like the Farm Bill that will benefit our communities.”<img src="https://run.imgix.net/c3e14104-273d-4723-a9f8-ce90528951b5/23ff11a7-b616-477f-bba3-8e214c4ad303/23ff11a7-b616-477f-bba3-8e214c4ad303.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1600%2C1200&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="Monica Speaking to Attendees at the Women’s Farmer’s Union Annual Conference" align="center" alignwidth="25" variant="base">Monica Speaking to Attendees at the Women’s Farmer’s Union Annual Conference###Monica Tranel was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, went on to become a world champion rower and two-time Olympian, and has spent her 25-year career working&nbsp;for Montana’s middle class,&nbsp;families, ranchers, and small businesses.&nbsp;

Monica Tranel Meets with Education, Business, &amp; Agricultural Leaders in Granite and Powell Counties

Anaconda, MT – Monica Tranel, candidate for Montana’s 1st Congressional District, and Shannon O’Brien, candidate for State Superintendent of Schools, met with community leaders in Anaconda on Wednesday, focusing on education and economic development in Deer Lodge County. Their visits included Head Start, lunch at the Smelter City Senior Citizens Center, and meetings with Discover Anaconda, city-county CEO, Bill Everett, and the Anaconda Teachers Union meeting. Tranel is focused on understanding what Montana communities need from a strong federal partner to strengthen the economies in their towns. Tranel and O’Brien will also visit Granite and Powell counties on Friday, 2/9. The tour is part of Tranel’s district-wide “I’m Listening, Montana” tour, as she connects with communities in all 16 counties and two tribal nations in MT-01 to hear the core issues impacting Montanans.After the tour, Tranel made the following statement: “Schools are the lifeblood of our rural communities in Montana in many ways. They help prepare our children for success, drive economic growth, and foster community. We have to address issues like housing costs, inflation, and stagnant wages so that folks can afford to raise their families here in Montana. The incredible community leaders and incredible educators I met with are doing the hard work to build that future for Montana.”<img src="https://run.imgix.net/c3e14104-273d-4723-a9f8-ce90528951b5/8f61513b-1983-45dc-8f25-ef36d2c10e15/8f61513b-1983-45dc-8f25-ef36d2c10e15.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1600%2C1200&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="Tranel and O’Brien meeting with Kathleen Tarkalson from Discover Anaconda on Wednesday" align="center" alignwidth="35" variant="base">Tranel and O’Brien meeting with Kathleen Tarkalson from Discover Anaconda on Wednesday###Monica Tranel was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, went on to become a world champion rower and two-time Olympian, and has spent her 25-year career working for Montana’s middle class, families, ranchers, and small businesses.

Monica Tranel &amp; Shannon O’Brien Meet w/ Education, Labor, and Business Leaders in Deer Lodge County

Monica Tranel, candidate for Montana’s 1st Congressional District,&nbsp;shared the following statement&nbsp;in response to the proposed Bipartisan Border Security deal:“We have a crisis at the border, and Congress has the power and the duty to address it. The Bipartisan Border Security deal&nbsp;is a step in the right direction. It:<ul><li>Gives the President and the Secretary authority to shut down the border, IMMEDIATELY.&nbsp;</li><li>Provides 1,300 additional Border Patrol agents.</li><li>Cracks down on fentanyl by adding 100 cutting-edge inspection machines to detect and stop illegal drugs, closes the border to traffickers, and targets cartels at their source.</li></ul>The men and women in the Border Patrol – the people on the front lines every day, defending our country – support this bill and call for its passage. Disregarding the people who see and live this every day, and the safety and concerns of the people of Montana, Ryan Zinke called&nbsp;the bill “Dead on Arrival” – refusing to discuss it, negotiate it, or hammer out any solutions. Zinke said aid for Ukraine was contingent on a border bill. He got the border bill and is now putting Montanans lives at stake by playing a dangerous political game. Zinke must be held accountable for refusing to work for common sense solutions that serve Montana. As your representative in Congress, I will work with both parties to secure our border and protect Montanans. I will never play politics with our safety.”###&nbsp;Monica Tranel was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, went on to become a world champion rower and two-time Olympian, and has spent her 25-year career working&nbsp;for Montana’s middle class,&nbsp;families, ranchers, and small businesses.&nbsp;

Monica Tranel Stands For Securing the Border

Flathead Beacon Op-Ed: Time for Accountability

Missoula, MT – Today, Monica Tranel was identified&nbsp;as a ‘Red to Blue’ challenger by the DCCC for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. The race for MT-01 will be one of the most competitive in the country and this designation signals&nbsp;Tranel can win it. “I’ve put thousands of miles on my minivan traveling around the district listening to Montanans concerns and joys. My record stands for itself and Montanans know they have a champion in me for the challenges we face in our district: housing, childcare, healthcare, education, and being stewards of our public lands. Montanans are tired of the chaos and know I will represent our community.” said Monica Tranel. “Over 70% of contributions to our campaign are from Montanans. In contrast, only 11% of Zinke’s contributions come from Montana. Montanans are ready for a Representative who will work for us, and get things done in Congress.” “Monica Tranel is a champion for working families in Montana, saving taxpayers millions of dollars by standing up to price-gouging corporations and special interests,” said DCCC Chair Rep. Suzan DelBene. “Montana families know Monica understands what matters most to them and that she’ll deliver for them in Congress. There’s no better candidate to take on corrupt DC politician Ryan Zinke and flip this seat blue in November.” Tranel shattered expectations and came within striking distance of defeating Zinke in 2022. She’s building on that momentum this cycle, securing key <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://monicatranel.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eb678dd1824280eb2ed634406&amp;id=a2aa073afa&amp;e=13a94f2f0f">endorsements</a>, raising over $1.2 million in 2023 with 71% coming from Montanans, and embarking on a district-wide listening tour to connect with voters across MT-01.###Monica Tranel was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, went on to become a world champion rower and two-time Olympian, and has spent her 25-year career working&nbsp;for Montana’s middle class,&nbsp;families, ranchers, and small businesses.&nbsp;

Monica Tranel Added to DCCC’s Highly Competitive ‘Red To Blue’ Program

Missoula, MT – Monica Tranel, candidate for Montana’s 1st Congressional District, received the endorsement of the National Organization for Women (NOW) PAC.&nbsp; Jan Strout, President of the Montana NOW Chapter, shared these words in her announcement: “We are proud to share that our NOW Political Action Committee (PAC) unanimously endorses Monica Tranel. As we face repeated assaults to our freedoms and human rights – on our reproductive health care, bodily autonomy, access to abortion, and our privacy, Monica is the champion we need in the House of Representatives for the Western District.” Strout says Tranel is closely aligned with NOW’s priority issues, including reproductive rights, privacy, economic equity and justice, a commitment to ending all forms of gender and racial violence, and as an ally to Indigenous peoples to end the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) epidemic. In response to the endorsement, Tranel said:&nbsp;“From affordable childcare and housing, to access to reproductive rights and healthcare, kitchen table concerns have women across Western Montana fired up and ready for a change. They are looking for someone who will address the chaos in Congress and fight for solutions to the many pressing issues impacting our communities. I look forward to working with the National Organization for Women to stand up for Montana families.” The National Organization for Women’s mission is to take action through grassroots activism to lead societal change, eliminate discrimination, and protect the equal rights of all women and girls.###Monica Tranel was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, went on to become a world champion rower and two-time Olympian, and has spent her 25-year career working&nbsp;for Montana’s middle class,&nbsp;families, ranchers, and small businesses.

Monica Tranel Endorsed by&nbsp;the National Organization for Women&nbsp;PAC

Bozeman, MT – Monica Tranel, candidate for Montana’s 1st Congressional District, received the endorsement of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) PAC.&nbsp; Dr. Bobby Redwood, President of the Montana Chapter of the ACEP, said “We are proud to support Monica Tranel. She has heard our concerns about reducing violence against healthcare workers and about the dangers of legislating medical practice.” Tranel toured Bozeman Health Emergency Department, after&nbsp;which Dr. Redwood said&nbsp;“We are proud of the life saving work that we perform 24/7/365 and thrilled that Monica made the effort on a Friday night to see our emergency department team in action!” Tranel said “Healthcare providers are a focal point of our Montana communities. Emergency physicians and their teams are on the front lines of our healthcare system. In Congress, I will work to ensure programs like Medicaid expansion and Medicare are funded so that hospitals across Montana can keep their doors open.”<img src="https://run.imgix.net/c3e14104-273d-4723-a9f8-ce90528951b5/67fc4c58-a073-46eb-aac5-04902a7c5981/67fc4c58-a073-46eb-aac5-04902a7c5981.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C440%2C430&amp;w=1500" alt="" title="" caption="Monica Tranel with Dr. Bobby Redwood and Kallie Kujawa at the Bozeman Health Emergency Department" align="center" alignwidth="25" variant="base">Monica Tranel with Dr. Bobby Redwood and Kallie Kujawa at the Bozeman Health Emergency DepartmentThe ACEP represents more than 38,000 emergency physicians,&nbsp;emergency medicine residents and medical students, and is the leading advocate for emergency physicians, their patients, and the public.###Monica Tranel was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, went on to become a world champion rower and two-time Olympian, and has spent her 25-year career working&nbsp;for Montana’s middle class,&nbsp;families, ranchers, and small businesses.&nbsp;

Monica Tranel Endorsed by the American College of Emergency Physicians PAC

Columbia Falls, MT –&nbsp;Monica Tranel, candidate for Montana’s 1st Congressional District, toured the SmartLam plant in Columbia Falls with founder and CEO Casey Malmquist and plant manager Scott Lundgren. SmartLam employees discussed how the facility produces sustainable wood products from Montana timber that can be used in local construction projects. Tranel also met with the operators of the FH Stoltze Land &amp; Lumber Co&nbsp;Mill to hear about the challenges facing the industry in Montana and the need for strong federal advocates who will work to ensure mills have a reliable supply of timber.&nbsp; The tours are&nbsp;part of her district-wide “I’m Listening, Montana'' tour, which has included multiple to Flathead County. “Leadership is about listening,” Tranel said. “I will serve Montana because I know Montana, and I know the people who live and work here.” The SmartLam tour is one of several meetings Tranel is holding with local businesses connected to the construction industry in Flathead County working to build more housing in western Montana. During her first visit, Tranel convened a roundtable on affordable housing in the area. In response to the conversation, she is connecting with communities in the district on solutions that can be built together.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/c3e14104-273d-4723-a9f8-ce90528951b5/31a44bd7-e48f-498c-a832-88625d02d5d5/31a44bd7-e48f-498c-a832-88625d02d5d5.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1300%2C974&amp;w=1500" alt="" title="" caption="Monica touring the SmartLam facility" align="center" alignwidth="25" variant="base">Monica touring the SmartLam facilityFollowing the tour, Monica Tranel made the following statement: “The timber industry was the cornerstone of many western Montana communities for a long time. Healthy forests are critical to our local economy and to providing the natural resources our nation depends on.”###Monica Tranel was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, went on to become a world champion rower and two-time Olympian, and has spent her 25-year career working&nbsp;for Montana’s middle class,&nbsp;families, ranchers, and small businesses.&nbsp;

Monica Tranel Visits Stoltze Lumber Mill and SmartLam Plant in Columbia Falls

This week on her “I’m Listening, Montana” tour, Monica Tranel visited Butte to meet with community members and local organizations to discuss environmental contamination and the EPA’s failure to protect Montanans. In Centerville, Tranel spoke with community members who are concerned about a proposal to move contaminated dirt into the neighborhood. Tranel also met with the Dirty Dirt group and Restore Our Creek.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/c3e14104-273d-4723-a9f8-ce90528951b5/9623bac3-581f-4d9f-9b24-09eb7400c44c/9623bac3-581f-4d9f-9b24-09eb7400c44c.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1170%2C876&amp;w=1500" alt="" title="" caption="Monica listening to residents concerns in Centerville" align="center" alignwidth="25" variant="base">Monica listening to residents concerns in Centerville<img src="https://run.imgix.net/c3e14104-273d-4723-a9f8-ce90528951b5/b0ec3087-4d0a-4b5d-881f-9fc265a63cd6/b0ec3087-4d0a-4b5d-881f-9fc265a63cd6.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1170%2C1560&amp;w=1500" alt="" title="" caption="Monica at the M&amp;M Cafe in Butte" align="center" alignwidth="25" variant="base">Monica at the M&amp;M Cafe in Butte“The EPA is siding with polluting companies over our communities, and Montanans need a representative who will hold them accountable and ensure they’re working for us,” said Monica Tranel. “In Congress, I’ll call on the federal government to investigate the EPA and bring Montanans’ voices and concerns to the table.”Monica Tranel announced a district-wide “I’m Listening, Montana” tour to connect with Montanans in every corner of the first congressional district and hear directly from voters and local leaders about the challenges that families are facing.The tour will stop in all 16 counties and two tribal nations in the district and will include roundtables, meet and greets, tours, and meetings with local elected officials and community leaders.###Monica Tranel was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, went on to become a world champion rower and two-time Olympian, and has spent her 25-year career working for Montana’s middle class, families, ranchers, and small businesses.

Monica Tranel Visits Butte-Silver Bow, Discusses EPA Accountability

Missoula, MT — Monica Tranel continues to listen to constituents across western Montana on her “I’m Listening, Montana'' tour. Tranel’s Montana support shows in the fact that 77% of Tranel’s campaign contributions come from Montanans. In stark contrast, Ryan Zinke <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.politico.com/newsletters/florida-playbook/2023/11/28/mr-speaker-comes-to-florida-00128810">jetted off</a> to Florida this week to fundraise with Mike Johnson, pandering to the out-of-state corporate donors funding his campaign.“It’s cold here, and no fresh-squeezed orange juice, but I won’t trade my home for the sunny spaces Ryan seems to like” Tranel said. “I have one home, I live here, I work in Montana, and I play in Montana. Go Griz and go Cats!”<img src="https://run.imgix.net/c3e14104-273d-4723-a9f8-ce90528951b5/1860c967-758a-4161-8739-026013a0b353/1860c967-758a-4161-8739-026013a0b353.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1200%2C1600&amp;w=1500" alt="" title="" caption="Tranel in Ravalli County" align="center" alignwidth="25" variant="base">Tranel in Ravalli County<img src="https://run.imgix.net/c3e14104-273d-4723-a9f8-ce90528951b5/a23515c1-777a-4ab9-8136-8ab6472e8b2a/a23515c1-777a-4ab9-8136-8ab6472e8b2a.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C436%2C304&amp;w=1500" alt="" title="" caption="Tranel attends a meeting with Ravalli County Commissioners." align="center" alignwidth="25" variant="base">Tranel attends a meeting with Ravalli County Commissioners.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/c3e14104-273d-4723-a9f8-ce90528951b5/0ea6c848-16d9-4afe-bb4b-d2c64225193b/0ea6c848-16d9-4afe-bb4b-d2c64225193b.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1200%2C1600&amp;w=1500" alt="" title="" caption="Tranel tours the Trapper Creek Job Corps Training Center" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="right" variant="base">Tranel tours the Trapper Creek Job Corps Training Center“I’ll serve in Congress like I’m campaigning: listening to Montanans and getting to work delivering for our families,” said Monica Tranel. “While Ryan panders for out-of-state money from big corporate interests, I’m here, meeting Montanans where they are and hearing about the challenges they’re facing.”###Monica Tranel was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, went on to become a world champion rower and two-time Olympian, and has spent her 25-year career working for Montana’s middle class, families, ranchers, and small businesses.

Monica Tranel Hears From Montanans in Ravalli County While Zinke Panders for Money at FL Fundraiser

Missoula, MT – Last week on her “I’m Listening, Montana” tour, Monica Tranel hosted forums with Native leaders from the Blackfeet and Flathead Reservations to discuss issues relevant to Native women, met with Lake and Glacier County Commissioners, and held meet and greets with supporters in Whitefish and Polson.During the forums, Tranel heard directly from Native and local leaders about the top issues Native women are facing, from healthcare and childcare, to education and retaining the history of Native languages within their communities.&nbsp;<img src="https://run.imgix.net/c3e14104-273d-4723-a9f8-ce90528951b5/57320807-b9e3-4edd-8615-92e27f912f7f/57320807-b9e3-4edd-8615-92e27f912f7f.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C512%2C384&amp;w=1500" alt="" title="" caption="Tranel hosts a discussion with Native Women in Browning" align="center" alignwidth="25" variant="base">Tranel hosts a discussion with Native Women in Browning<img src="https://run.imgix.net/c3e14104-273d-4723-a9f8-ce90528951b5/bc261524-45c4-4c35-b442-f129bb8b4170/bc261524-45c4-4c35-b442-f129bb8b4170.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C512%2C384&amp;w=1500" alt="" title="" caption="Tranel meets with supporters in Polson" align="center" alignwidth="25" variant="base">Tranel meets with supporters in Polson“The more I travel this district and hear directly from voters, the more clear it becomes that Montanans are ready for a representative who shows up and listens when they need it most,” said Tranel. “I’m committed to hitting every corner of this district and bringing all Montanans to the table.”Tranel announced her district-wide “I’m Listening, Montana” tour to connect with Montanans across every corner of Montana’s 1st Congressional District about the concerns and challenges they’re facing and share her message of working for fairness, accountability, and freedom for all Montanans.The tour will stop in all 16 counties and two tribal nations in MT-01 and will include roundtables, meet and greets, community tours, and meetings with local elected officials and community leaders.Since launching her campaign, Tranel has earned the endorsements of dozens of Montana legislators, elected officials, and community leaders, the NewDem Action Fund, Reproductive Freedom for All, Square One, the LCV Action Fund, the Montana Federation of Public Employees, EMILY’s List, Elect Democratic Women, and the Voter Protection Project. You can see Tranel’s full list of endorsers <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.monicatranel.com/endorsements">here</a>.###Monica Tranel was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, went on to become a world champion rower and two-time Olympian, and has spent her 25-year career working for Montana’s middle class, families, ranchers, and small businesses.

Monica Tranel Visits Lake &amp; Glacier Counties, Hosts Native Women’s Forums

Missoula, MT – Last week, Monica Tranel visited Flathead County on her “I’m Listening, Montana” tour to host a roundtable on affordable housing, attend the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce annual banquet, and tour a local manufacturing small business.At the roundtable, Tranel was joined by local leaders and community partners to discuss expanding affordable housing opportunities for Montanans. Attendees included NeighborWorks Montana, Shelter Whitefish, the Kalispell and Whitefish City Managers, Northwest Montana Association of Realtors, Flathead Land Trust, and Northwest Montana Community Land Trust.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/c3e14104-273d-4723-a9f8-ce90528951b5/9ad5f9cf-afb6-40f4-bcf0-1e0fe1e76207/9ad5f9cf-afb6-40f4-bcf0-1e0fe1e76207.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C384%2C512&amp;w=1500" alt="" title="" caption="Tranel hosts a roundtable to discuss affordable housing" align="center" alignwidth="25" variant="base">Tranel hosts a roundtable to discuss affordable housing<img src="https://run.imgix.net/c3e14104-273d-4723-a9f8-ce90528951b5/79bfb035-4150-46fc-a3d8-851c91b6dda7/79bfb035-4150-46fc-a3d8-851c91b6dda7.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C384%2C512&amp;w=1500" alt="" title="" caption="Tranel tours Timberline Tool, a manufacturing business" align="center" alignwidth="25" variant="base">Tranel tours Timberline Tool, a manufacturing business<img src="https://run.imgix.net/c3e14104-273d-4723-a9f8-ce90528951b5/85d9b32a-118c-449c-85ea-0ead4d2d60c5/85d9b32a-118c-449c-85ea-0ead4d2d60c5.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C512%2C384&amp;w=1500" alt="" title="" caption="Tranel celebrates local business leaders at the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet" align="center" alignwidth="25" variant="base">Tranel celebrates local business leaders at the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet“I’m traveling to every corner of this district and everywhere I go, I hear from Montanans about the skyrocketing cost of housing,” said Tranel. “Families are struggling to make ends meet and now more than ever, they need a leader who will step up, lower costs, and grow the middle class. I look forward to being that leader in Congress.”Tranel announced her district-wide “I’m Listening, Montana” tour to connect with Montanans across every corner of Montana’s 1st Congressional District about the concerns and challenges they’re facing and share her message of working for fairness, accountability, and freedom for all Montanans.The tour will stop in all 16 counties and two tribal nations in MT-01 and will include roundtables, meet and greets, community tours, and meetings with local elected officials and community leaders.Since launching her campaign, Tranel has earned the endorsements of dozens of Montana legislators, elected officials, and community leaders, the NewDem Action Fund, Reproductive Freedom for All, Square One, the LCV Action Fund, the Montana Federation of Public Employees, EMILY’s List, Elect Democratic Women, and the Voter Protection Project. You can see Tranel’s full list of endorsers <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.monicatranel.com/endorsements">here</a>.###Monica Tranel was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, went on to become a world champion rower and two-time Olympian, and has spent her 25-year career working for Montana’s middle class, families, ranchers, and small businesses.

Monica Tranel Visits Flathead County &amp; Hosts Affordable Housing Roundtable

Missoula, MT —&nbsp; Monica Tranel asked the Montana Commission to reconsider the 28% rate hike it gave NorthWestern based on the discriminatory impact of the increase on Montana’s small businesses, renters, and homeowners that are saddled with the bulk of NorthWestern’s $100 million rate heist.6 days after <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.monicatranel.com/news?id=cbc841cf-81d9-4a3e-8e5d-35bad9e7b377">Tranel called on Ryan Zinke to fully oppose NorthWestern’s rate increase and return their corporate PAC’s contribution to his campaign</a>, Zinke remains silent as he <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?data_type=processed&amp;amp;committee_id=C00550871&amp;amp;committee_id=C00778159&amp;amp;contributor_name=C00068056">takes corporate PAC money from NorthWestern</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2023511?Page=2">supports cutting low-income heating assistance by more than 75%</a>.Tranel released the following statement:“I’m working for the people of Montana – our small businesses and communities that are disproportionately being forced to bear the costs of everything – including heating our homes, schools, hospitals, and business. Ryan Zinke continues to line his pockets getting rich off the high costs of everything and doing nothing for Montana. I’m doing what I’ve done my entire career – working to put money back in Montanans’ pockets, and that’s exactly what I’ll continue doing in Congress.”&nbsp;Since launching her campaign, Tranel has earned the endorsements of dozens of Montana legislators, elected officials, and community leaders, the NewDem Action Fund, Reproductive Freedom for All, Square One, the LCV Action Fund, the Montana Federation of Public Employees, EMILY’s List, Elect Democratic Women, and the Voter Protection Project. You can see Tranel’s full list of endorsers <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.monicatranel.com/endorsements">here</a>.###Monica Tranel was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, went on to become a world champion rower and two-time Olympian, and has spent her 25-year career working for Montana’s middle class, families, ranchers, and small businesses.

Day 6: Monica Tranel Files Motion for Reconsideration on NorthWestern’s Rate Increase

Missoula, MT — Earlier this week, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.monicatranel.com/news?id=cbc841cf-81d9-4a3e-8e5d-35bad9e7b377">Monica Tranel called on Ryan Zinke to fully oppose NorthWestern’s rate increase and return their corporate PAC’s contribution to his campaign</a> – 3 days later, Zinke remains silent as he <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?data_type=processed&amp;amp;committee_id=C00550871&amp;amp;committee_id=C00778159&amp;amp;contributor_name=C00068056">takes corporate PAC money from NorthWestern</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2023511?Page=2">supports cutting low-income heating assistance by more than 75%</a>.Thanks to NorthWestern Energy and the Republican-controlled Montana Public Service Commission, a historic 28% rate hike officially went into effect on November 1st, the majority of which will fall on Montana’s small businesses, renters, and homeowners.Tranel released the following statement in response to Zinke’s continued silence:“Why does Ryan remain silent as the Commission allows NorthWestern to pummel Montana’s small businesses, renters, and homeowners with this $100 million rate heist? He’s bought and paid for by corporate interests, he works for them, not Montana.It's time Montanans have a representative who puts our needs ahead of corporate profits. I’ve worked for Montanans my entire career, I’ll work for Montanans in Congress.”Since launching her campaign, Tranel has earned the endorsements of dozens of Montana legislators, elected officials, and community leaders, the NewDem Action Fund, Reproductive Freedom for All, Square One, the LCV Action Fund, the Montana Federation of Public Employees, EMILY’s List, Elect Democratic Women, and the Voter Protection Project. You can see Tranel’s full list of endorsers <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.monicatranel.com/endorsements">here</a>.###Monica Tranel was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, went on to become a world champion rower and two-time Olympian, and has spent her 25-year career working for Montana’s middle class, families, ranchers, and small businesses.

Day 3: Ryan Zinke Remains Silent On NorthWestern’s Rate Increase and Has Not Returned PAC Money

Missoula, MT — Today, thanks to NorthWestern Energy and the Republican-controlled Montana Public Service Commission, a historic 28% rate hike officially goes into effect, the majority of which will fall on Montana’s small businesses, renters, and homeowners.Yesterday, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.monicatranel.com/news?id=cbc841cf-81d9-4a3e-8e5d-35bad9e7b377">Monica Tranel called on Ryan Zinke to fully oppose NorthWestern’s rate increase and return their corporate PAC’s contribution to his campaign</a> – he has yet to do either.Tranel released the following statement in response to Zinke’s silence:&nbsp;“As freezing temperatures hit western Montana, Ryan Zinke <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?data_type=processed&amp;amp;committee_id=C00550871&amp;amp;committee_id=C00778159&amp;amp;contributor_name=C00068056">continues to take corporate PAC money from NorthWestern</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2023511?Page=2">supports cutting low-income heating assistance by more than 75%</a>, and remains silent on NorthWestern’s $100 million rate heist.It’s clear now more than ever that Ryan will always put his corporate donors ahead of Montanans. It’s time to hold him accountable.&nbsp;In Congress, I will work for Montanans and put the interests of our communities above the profits for corporate monopolies.”Since launching her campaign, Tranel has earned the endorsements of dozens of Montana legislators, elected officials, and community leaders, the NewDem Action Fund, Reproductive Freedom for All, Square One, the LCV Action Fund, the Montana Federation of Public Employees, EMILY’s List, Elect Democratic Women, and the Voter Protection Project. You can see Tranel’s full list of endorsers <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.monicatranel.com/endorsements">here</a>.###Monica Tranel was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, went on to become a world champion rower and two-time Olympian, and has spent her 25-year career working for Montana’s middle class, families, ranchers, and small businesses.

Day 1: Ryan Zinke Remains Silent On NorthWestern’s Rate Increase and Has Not Returned PAC Money

Missoula, MT — As the first snow falls and freezing temperatures hit, Montanans are getting pummeled with another huge energy rate increase, thanks to NorthWestern Energy and the Republican-controlled Montana Public Service Commission.&nbsp;Last Wednesday, the Commission unanimously approved a 28% rate increase from last year, the majority of which will fall on small businesses, renters, and homeowners. This historical rate hike goes into effect November 1, 2023 – meaning the heat Montanans need right now is costing them nearly one-third more than what they paid before.&nbsp;Monica Tranel released the following statement in response to NorthWestern Energy’s rate increase:“What are Montanans getting for this $100 million rate heist? No new energy generation; rate hikes on the backs of Montana’s small businesses, homeowners, and renters; and wasteful spending to make NorthWestern’s executives feel better.&nbsp;What is NorthWestern getting? Money, and lots of it, for their executives and shareholders, and purchased politicians in their pocket. NorthWestern’s corporate PAC <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?data_type=processed&amp;amp;committee_id=C00550871&amp;amp;committee_id=C00778159&amp;amp;contributor_name=C00068056">contributed</a> to Ryan Zinke’s campaign and while taking their money, he <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2023511?Page=2">voted</a> to cut funding for low-income heating assistance by more than 75%.As Montanans struggle to heat their homes, Ryan is benefiting from his corporate donors yet again. This is absolutely unacceptable. I call on Ryan to fully oppose NorthWestern’s rate increase and return their PAC’s contribution immediately.”Since launching her campaign, Tranel has earned the endorsements of dozens of Montana legislators, elected officials, and community leaders, the NewDem Action Fund, Reproductive Freedom for All, Square One, the LCV Action Fund, the Montana Federation of Public Employees, EMILY’s List, Elect Democratic Women, and the Voter Protection Project. You can see Tranel’s full list of endorsers <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.monicatranel.com/endorsements">here</a>.###Monica Tranel was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, went on to become a world champion rower and two-time Olympian, and has spent her 25-year career working for Montana’s middle class, families, ranchers, and small businesses.

Monica Tranel Opposes NorthWestern Energy’s Rate Increase and Calls on Zinke to Return PAC Money

Missoula, MT – Last week on her “I’m Listening, Montana” tour, Monica Tranel met with County Commissioners and held roundtables in both Lincoln and Sanders County.During her roundtables, Monica heard directly from a diverse constituency of local leaders, including the Mayors of Troy and Libby, about the most pressing issues facing their communities, including affordable housing, property taxes, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mtstandard.com/opinion/column/monica-tranel-montanas-100-million-rate-heist/article_394a7b54-74e3-11ee-9643-7b37e7ec8f6c.html">rising utility costs</a>, forest management, changes in local industries, education, and healthcare.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/c3e14104-273d-4723-a9f8-ce90528951b5/885ce5e9-5505-426a-b900-74556f12f1b6/885ce5e9-5505-426a-b900-74556f12f1b6.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1999&amp;w=1500" alt="" title="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="25" variant="base"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/c3e14104-273d-4723-a9f8-ce90528951b5/da8df47c-2056-4ee9-9096-9ace60b4d01a/da8df47c-2056-4ee9-9096-9ace60b4d01a.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1999&amp;w=1500" alt="" title="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="25" variant="base">“My campaign is about listening, bringing people together and showing up for Montanans – something we aren’t getting from our current representative,” said Tranel. “Montana families are facing so many challenges, from unaffordable housing to skyrocketing utility rates. I’ve spent my career standing up to those who take advantage of Montanans, and that’s exactly what I’ll do in Congress.”Tranel announced her district-wide “I’m Listening, Montana” tour to connect with Montanans across every corner of Montana’s 1st Congressional District about the concerns and challenges they’re facing and share her message of working for fairness, accountability, and freedom for all Montanans.The tour will stop in all 16 counties and two tribal nations in MT-01 and will include roundtables, meet and greets, community tours, and meetings with local elected officials and community leaders.Since launching her campaign, Tranel has earned the endorsements of dozens of Montana legislators, elected officials, and community leaders, the NewDem Action Fund, Reproductive Freedom for All, Square One, the LCV Action Fund, the Montana Federation of Public Employees, EMILY’s List, Elect Democratic Women, and the Voter Protection Project. You can see Tranel’s full list of endorsers <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.monicatranel.com/endorsements">here</a>.###Monica Tranel was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, went on to become a world champion rower and two-time Olympian, and has spent her 25-year career working for Montana’s middle class, families, ranchers, and small businesses.

Monica Tranel Visits Lincoln &amp; Sanders Counties On “I’m Listening, Montana” Tour

MT Standard Op-Ed: "Montana's $100 million rate heist"

Missoula, MT – Today, Monica Tranel earned the endorsement of the New Democrat Coalition Action Fund, a solutions-oriented caucus of nearly 100 Members who are focused on cutting through the division to find new, pragmatic solutions to get our Congress and our country back on track to meet the moment, in her campaign to represent the people of Montana’s 1st Congressional District.“I’ve dedicated my entire career to working for Montana’s middle class, families, ranchers, and small businesses, and am proud to have the New Dems Action Fund with me as I continue this work through my journey to Congress. As Montana’s representative, I will continue my work to build Montana’s middle class, protect our freedoms and privacy, ensure a clean and healthy environment, and put money back in the pockets of our families, seniors, and veterans who are struggling to cope with high prices and lack of housing,” said Tranel.&nbsp;“I’m thrilled the NewDem Action Fund has endorsed Monica Tranel’s campaign for Congress,” said NewDem Chair Annie Kuster. “She’s a battle tested candidate who can run a tough race and defeat far-right extremist Rep. Ryan Zinke in 2024. I look forward to working with Monica to take back this seat from Republicans and ultimately take back the House.”The NewDem Action Fund joins dozens of Montana legislators, elected officials, and community leaders, Reproductive Freedom for All, Square One, the Voter Protection Project, LCV Action Fund, the Montana Federation of Public Employees, EMILY’s List, and Elect Democratic Women in endorsing Tranel. You can see Tranel’s full list of endorsers <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.monicatranel.com/endorsements">here</a>.###Monica Tranel was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, went on to become a world champion rower and two-time Olympian, and has spent her 25-year career working for Montana’s middle class, families, ranchers, and small businesses.

Monica Tranel Earns Endorsement from the NewDem Action Fund

Missoula, MT – Today, Monica Tranel earned the endorsement of Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America), which fights to protect and advance reproductive freedom at the federal and state levels, in her campaign to represent the people of Montana’s 1st Congressional District.“Montanans cherish our freedom and privacy. We have a constitutional right to privacy. We have the freedom to marry the person we love, to decide when, whether, and with whom we will have a family, and to practice what religion, if any, we choose. My career has been about building Montana’s middle class and working for families, ranchers, and small businesses. I’m proud to have Reproductive Freedom for All with me as I continue this journey to Congress to protect our fundamental freedom and privacy,” said Tranel.&nbsp;“Anti-abortion House Republicans are hell-bent on ramming through a national abortion ban, and we need to take back the House in 2024 to stop them. Monica Tranel knows that abortion access matters to Americans and is boldly leading with her plans to protect and restore our rights across the country. That’s why Reproductive Freedom for All is proud to endorse her, and we’re ready to get to work and ensure she is elected next November,” said Reproductive Freedom for All President and CEO Mini Timmaraju.Reproductive Freedom for All joins dozens of Montana legislators, elected officials, and community leaders, Square One, the Voter Protection Project, LCV Action Fund, the Montana Federation of Public Employees, EMILY’s List, and Elect Democratic Women in endorsing Tranel. You can see Tranel’s full list of endorsers <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.monicatranel.com/endorsements">here</a>.###Monica Tranel was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, went on to become a world champion rower and two-time Olympian, and has spent her 25-year career working for Montana’s middle class, families, ranchers, and small businesses.

Monica Tranel Earns Endorsement from Reproductive Freedom for All

Missoula, MT – This week on her “I’m Listening, Montana” tour, Monica Tranel toured the Missoula Food Bank, held a roundtable with local leaders, and met with supporters.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/c3e14104-273d-4723-a9f8-ce90528951b5/773f4c00-e182-45d7-95e0-9ef79a2423bf/773f4c00-e182-45d7-95e0-9ef79a2423bf.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C360%2C480&amp;w=1500" alt="" title="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"> Tranel listened to people running the Missoula Food Bank talk about the challenges they face, including increasing food insecurity in the community, and families facing rising costs.A roundtable of community leaders and partners gathered to discuss food security, renewable energy, and economic challenges and opportunities in western Montana, including the Community Food &amp; Agriculture Coalition, Missoula Electric Cooperative, Climate Smart Missoula, Families for a Livable Climate, Garden City Harvest, and the Missoula Food Bank.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/c3e14104-273d-4723-a9f8-ce90528951b5/b8b8de6e-26d5-4ef3-8118-19507123c1bf/b8b8de6e-26d5-4ef3-8118-19507123c1bf.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C512%2C386&amp;w=1500" alt="" title="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">“Rising costs are hitting families hard, and I will work to grow our middle class,” said Monica Tranel. “Montanans need a Representative who listens to them, to work on solutions that fit our communities, and I’m committed to doing that.”Tranel announced her district-wide “I’m Listening, Montana” tour to connect with Montanans across every corner of Montana’s 1st Congressional District about the concerns and challenges we’re facing and share her message of working for fairness, accountability, and freedom for all Montanans.The tour will stop in all 16 counties and two tribal nations in MT-01 and will include roundtables, meet and greets, community tours, and meetings with local elected officials and community leaders.Since launching her campaign, Tranel has earned the endorsements of dozens of Montana legislators, elected officials, and community leaders, Square One, the Voter Protection Project, LCV Action Fund, the Montana Federation of Public Employees, EMILY’s List, and Elect Democratic Women. You can see Tranel’s full list of endorsers <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.monicatranel.com/endorsements">here</a>.###Monica Tranel was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, went on to become a world champion rower and two-time Olympian, and has spent her 25-year career working for Montana’s middle class, families, ranchers, and small businesses.

Monica Tranel Stops in Missoula County on “I’m Listening, Montana” Tour

Missoula, MT – Today, Monica Tranel earned the endorsement of Square One, a non-profit that provides high-impact, hands-on support to the most promising Democrats running for Congress, in her campaign to represent the people of Montana’s 1st Congressional District.“Today’s U.S. House of Representatives does not have a single Democrat from the area of the country between Seattle and Minneapolis. Square One is focused on electing people who reflect America – to ensure we have a truly representative democracy. Our country is a government of, for, and by the people, and to make that happen, we need people from all walks of life working for us. I will bring a much-needed voice – a voice for the people – from the western U.S. to Congress. I’ve dedicated my entire career to working for Montana’s middle class, families, ranchers, and small businesses, and am excited to have Square One with me as I continue this work through my journey to Congress,” said Tranel.&nbsp;"Congress needs more leaders like Monica Tranel. She has spent her entire career working for Montanans and holding corporate interests accountable, and has a deep understanding of the specific issues facing Montanans today. Monica brings energy, dedication, and new ideas to her campaign to represent Montana's 1st Congressional District. We're looking forward to her flipping this seat next November and giving western Montana the representation it deserves in Washington,” said Square One National Political Director Isabel Alter.Square One joins dozens of Montana legislators, elected officials, and community leaders, the Voter Protection Project, LCV Action Fund, the Montana Federation of Public Employees, EMILY’s List, and Elect Democratic Women in endorsing Tranel. You can see Tranel’s full list of endorsers <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.monicatranel.com/endorsements">here</a>.###Monica Tranel was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, went on to become a world champion rower and two-time Olympian, and has spent her 25-year career working for Montana’s middle class, families, ranchers, and small businesses.

Monica Tranel Earns Endorsement from Square One

Missoula, MT – Monica Tranel kicked off her “I’m Listening, Montana” tour last week with stops in Madison and Gallatin Counties.Tranel met with the Madison County Commissioners to hear about the challenges facing their community.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/c3e14104-273d-4723-a9f8-ce90528951b5/9b12984e-5c08-4801-8112-d24a4f44000c/9b12984e-5c08-4801-8112-d24a4f44000c.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C382%2C238&amp;w=1500" alt="" title="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="45" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">In Gallatin County, Tranel sat down with Montana State University students to discuss the importance of addressing climate change and protecting reproductive freedom.At a Pearls of Policy Luncheon in Gallatin County, Tranel joined other women to share her experiences, insights, and passions around law and policy in the landscape of Montana.“It was great to sit down with folks in Madison and Gallatin County and hear directly from Montanans about the issues that matter most to them, from protecting privacy and freedom to growing the middle class,” said Tranel. “Montanans want a Representative who listens to them, and that’s exactly what I’ll do in Congress. I’m ready to get to work to address the concerns facing Montanans.”<img src="https://run.imgix.net/c3e14104-273d-4723-a9f8-ce90528951b5/1e5416de-46c4-4fa2-b0bb-d075ecb16c8d/1e5416de-46c4-4fa2-b0bb-d075ecb16c8d.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C512%2C384&amp;w=1500" alt="" title="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Tranel announced her district-wide “I’m Listening, Montana” tour to connect with Montanans across every corner of Montana’s 1st Congressional District about the concerns and challenges we’re facing and share her message of working for fairness, accountability, and freedom for all Montanans.The tour will stop in all 16 counties and two tribal nations in MT-01 and will include roundtables, meet and greets, community tours, and meetings with local elected officials and community leaders.Since launching her campaign, Tranel has earned the endorsements of dozens of Montana legislators, elected officials, and community leaders, the Voter Protection Project, LCV Action Fund, the Montana Federation of Public Employees, EMILY’s List, and Elect Democratic Women. You can see Tranel’s full list of endorsers <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.monicatranel.com/endorsements">here</a>.###Monica Tranel was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, went on to become a world champion rower and two-time Olympian, and has spent her 25-year career working for Montana’s middle class, families, ranchers, and small businesses.

Monica Tranel Stops in Madison &amp; Gallatin Counties During First Week of “I’m Listening, Montana”

Missoula, MT – Today, Monica Tranel announced a district-wide “I’m Listening, Montana” tour to connect with Montanans across every corner of Montana’s 1st Congressional District about the concerns and challenges they’re facing and share her message of working for fairness, accountability, and freedom for all Montanans.Tranel plans to travel to all 16 counties and two tribal nations in MT-01. The tour, which kicks off this week in Gallatin County, will include roundtables, meet and greets, community tours, and meetings with local elected officials and community leaders.Tranel released the following statement announcing the tour:“Montana is our home, and we need elected officials who work for the people – that is what self-government and representative democracy is about. It’s time to come together to work for the common goals we all share – safe communities, where everyone has the opportunity to be their best, where we respect each other’s privacy and freedom to live life on our own terms, and accountability to each other and to the community we live in.”&nbsp;“Growing up in eastern Montana I know we have so much in common, and our communities thrive when we connect with and listen to each other. People say they are tired of politics, but I want to connect our communities. I will govern the same way I campaign – by listening to Montanans and working for and with them. I will be traveling with a comment box where I hope to collect notes from Montanans I meet across the way. I want to know about their hopes, dreams, and concerns for their communities, and what they’d like to see from their elected officials.”&nbsp;“I’m Listening, Montana” Tour Stops:<ul><li>Gallatin County - October 11, 2023 &amp; October 13, 2023</li><li>Missoula County - October 17, 2023</li><li>Lincoln County - October 25, 2023</li><li>Sanders County - October 25, 2023</li><li>Flathead County - November 9, 2023</li><li>Blackfeet Indian Reservation - November 13, 2023</li><li>Flathead Indian Reservation - November 14, 2023</li><li>Lake County - November 14, 2023</li></ul>More stops will be announced in the coming weeks, and various events will be open to the press and advised throughout the tour.Since launching her campaign, Tranel has earned the endorsements of dozens of Montana legislators, elected officials, and community leaders, the Voter Protection Project, LCV Action Fund, the Montana Federation of Public Employees, EMILY’s List, and Elect Democratic Women. You can see Tranel’s full list of endorsers <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.monicatranel.com/endorsements">here</a>.###Monica Tranel was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, went on to become a world champion rower and two-time Olympian, and has spent her 25-year career working for Montana’s middle class, families, ranchers, and small businesses.

Monica Tranel Announces District-Wide “I’m Listening, Montana” Tour

Missoula, MT — Today, Monica Tranel announced she raised over $730,000 in the third quarter – the first quarter since launching her campaign for Montana’s 1st Congressional district – and has over $600,000 cash on hand.Tranel has raised a historic amount: this marks the highest amount raised by any Montana Congressional candidate in their first quarter of a regular election in the off-year. 77% of Tranel’s contributors are Montanans, reflecting a deep level of support for her campaign by and for Montanans.Tranel released the following statement in response to her record-breaking fundraising numbers:&nbsp;“I’ve held a lot of records in my life, but I’m more proud of being a champion long jumper for the Broadview Pirates than raising lots of money to represent my fellow Montanans. Campaign finance needs to be reformed. But we won’t get money out of politics until we get purchased politicians like Ryan Zinke out of office. I’ll work for Montanans in office, not the DC special interests that bought Ryan Zinke.I know Montana because I live here, in my only home, and I share the frustration of Montana families, ranchers, and small businesses who want change. People are getting hammered with high prices everywhere – at the gas pump, paying for heat and rent, and tax increases. Ryan Zinke is voting against Montanans – he’s voting against healthcare for veterans, against law enforcement in our towns, and against our schools. And then he voted to shut down the government completely.&nbsp;It’s time for change. Your support tells me you want change, and I’ll bring that change to Washington for Montana.”&nbsp;Since launching her campaign, Tranel has earned the endorsements of former Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer, dozens of Montana legislators, elected officials, and community leaders, the LCV Action Fund, the Montana Federation of Public Employees, EMILY’s List, Elect Democratic Women, and the Voter Protection Project. You can see Tranel’s full list of endorsers <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.monicatranel.com/endorsements">here</a>.

Monica Tranel Announces Raising Over $730K In Q3

Missoula, MT — Today, Monica Tranel earned the endorsement of the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund, which works to elect pro-environment candidates, in her campaign to represent the people of Montana’s 1st Congressional district.“Montana is the Treasure State with tremendous natural resources and has contributed so much to the American economy. Montana can be a leader in the energy transition. I’m grateful to receive the endorsement of the LCV Action Fund and will work alongside them to protect our rivers, lakes, mountains, and prairies and find common sense solutions for a sustainable and livable world. I’m proud to have the LCV Action Fund with me on the journey to Congress to protect our fundamental right to a clean and healthy environment that marks Montana and America,” said Tranel.&nbsp;“Congress needs more strong environmental leaders like Monica Tranel who will tackle the climate crisis and protect the natural places that make Montana and our country so special,” said LCV Action Fund Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Tiernan Sittenfeld. “Monica Tranel has fervently fought for clean water, rural communities, and ranchers across Montana, and is committed to building a clean energy future and a more free and fair democracy for all. We’re thrilled to endorse Monica Tranel for Congress to continue to work for the people, not special interests and polluters.” The LCV Action Fund joins the Montana Federation of Public Employees, EMILYs List, Elect Democratic Women, the Voter Protection Project, former Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer, and dozens of Montana legislators, elected officials, and community leaders in endorsing Tranel. You can see Tranel’s full list of endorsers <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.monicatranel.com/new-page">here</a>.

Monica Tranel Earns Endorsement from the LCV Action Fund

Missoula, MT — Today, Monica Tranel earned the endorsement of EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, in her campaign to represent the people of Montana’s 1st Congressional district.“Freedom and privacy are fundamental values. Freedom to decide when, whether, and with whom we become parents, freedom to marry the person we love, freedom to practice what religion, if any, we choose. Our freedom and privacy to live life on our own terms are being threatened by a radical agenda supported by Ryan Zinke that hurts the pocketbooks of our families, schools, small businesses, seniors, and veterans while shifting huge tax breaks to the wealthiest. I’ve dedicated my entire career to fighting for Montana’s middle class, families, ranchers, and small businesses. I’m proud to have EMILYs List with me on the journey to Congress to protect the fundamental freedom and privacy that marks Montana and America,” said Tranel.&nbsp;“Montana’s 1st Congressional District deserves better than an anti-choice representative who consistently votes with MAGA extremists to take away their rights. Monica Tranel has been serving Montanans for her entire career, and she has what it takes to go up against Ryan Zinke and his radical agenda. Tranel has seen firsthand what Montana’s women, families, and small businesses need to thrive, and EMILYs List is proud to support her candidacy,” said EMILYs List President Laphonza Butler.EMILYs List joins the Montana Federation of Public Employees, Elect Democratic Women, the Voter Protection Project, former Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer, and dozens of Montana legislators, elected officials, and community leaders in endorsing Tranel. You can see Tranel’s full list of endorsers <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.monicatranel.com/new-page">here</a>.

Monica Tranel Earns Endorsement from EMILYs List

Missoula, MT — Today, Monica Tranel earned the endorsement of the Voter Protection Project (VPP), the largest national PAC focused on electing voting rights champions and holding Republicans accountable for their attacks on democracy, in her campaign to represent the people of Montana’s 1st congressional district."We are fortunate to live in a democracy where our elections are secure and fair. The Voter Protection Project works to ensure that our elections remain that way, and that every vote is counted. Their endorsement of my campaign aligns with my commitment to work for and protect the security and stability of our democracy and to make sure that everyone feels they can participate. The middle class is the engine of our democracy, and our government works best when it is truly representative of the people who live here. When elected, I will be the first female Olympian in Congress, and the only democrat in the U.S. House between Seattle and Minneapolis. Thank you Voter Protection Project – working together, we will bring a much-needed voice from the Western U.S. to Congress,” said Tranel.&nbsp;“Monica’s deep Montana roots and proven record as a fighter for the middle-class against out-of-state interests caught our attention,” said Heather Grevenworth, Executive Director of The Voter Protection Project. “Monica is a fierce competitor who will protect the Montana way of life, including the sacred right to vote for all Americans. We need proven leaders in Congress to protect and expand access to the ballot box, that’s why we are backing her campaign for MT-01.”The Voter Protection Project joins the Montana Federation of Public Employees, Elect Democratic Women, former Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer, and dozens of Montana legislators and leaders in endorsing Tranel. You can see Tranel’s full list of endorsers <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.monicatranel.com/new-page">here</a>.###Monica Tranel was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, went on to become a world champion rower and two-time Olympian, and has spent her 25-year career fighting for Montana’s working families, ranchers, and small businesses.

Monica Tranel Earns Endorsement from the Voter Protection Protect

Missoula, MT — Today, Monica Tranel earned the endorsement of the Montana Federation of Public Employees (MFPE), Montana’s largest union, in her campaign to represent the people of Montana’s 1st congressional district. MFPE represents all of Montana’s public employment sectors, including preK-12 public education, higher education, law enforcement, healthcare, and city, county, and state government.“The support of MFPE is deeply meaningful to me - my family includes teachers and public employees who have devoted their lives and careers to public service," said Tranel. "It’s an honor to have public employees join me early on this journey to work for Montanans. Together, we will send Montana’s voice to Congress."&nbsp;“Monica knows that growing our economy starts with growing the middle class,” said MFPE President Amanda Curtis. “She knows Montana’s public schools and public services provide the stability and security Montanans need to raise our families, start and grow businesses, and protect our way of life. We trust Tranel to deliver for working Montanans and our economy. Our early endorsement reflects Monica’s proven leadership, honesty, and worker-powered grassroots campaign.”The Montana Federation of Public Employees joins Elect Democratic Women, former Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer, 22 Montana legislators, and 28 Western Montana leaders in endorsing Tranel, including former Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau, former Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Nancy Keenan, Senate Minority Leader Pat Flowers, Senator Shannon O’Brien, and Representative Jonathan Karlen. You can see Tranel’s full list of endorsers <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.monicatranel.com/new-page">here</a>.###Monica Tranel was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, went on to become a world champion rower and two-time Olympian, and has spent her 25-year career fighting for Montana’s working families, ranchers, and small businesses.&nbsp;

Monica Tranel Earns Endorsement from the Montana Federation of Public Employees

Missoula, MT — Today, Monica Tranel earned the endorsement of Elect Democratic Women (EDW), the only member-led committee dedicated to electing more Democratic women to Congress, in her campaign to represent the people of Montana’s 1st congressional district.“I am honored to be endorsed by Elect Democratic Women. I was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana with my nine siblings, went on to compete in two Olympics, and have dedicated my 25-year career as an attorney in Montana working for Montanans. If elected, I would be the first female Olympian to ever serve in Congress. Today, there is not a single Democrat between Seattle and Minneapolis in the House. I would bring a much needed voice from the Western U.S. to Congress, as well as my experience growing up in and working for Montana's families, ranchers, and small businesses. I also have experience working with powerful women to accomplish a shared goal - something I'm excited to do alongside the leaders of Elect Democratic Women,” said Tranel.“The Elect Democratic Women board is proud to endorse Monica Tranel in Montana’s 1st Congressional District. Monica has an unyielding work ethic and isn’t one to back down from a fight,” said Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL), chair of Elect Democratic Women. “As an attorney, Monica stopped out-of-state billionaires from profiting off hard-working Montanans and as a world-class rower, she used her incredible drive and determination to represent the U.S. in the Olympics. Montanans need someone like Monica standing up for them in Congress, fighting for small businesses, protecting a woman’s right to choose, and uplifting women and their families. We are looking forward to working with her to flip this seat.”&nbsp;Elect Democratic Women joins former Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer, 22 Montana legislators, and 28 Western Montana leaders in endorsing Tranel, including former Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau, former Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Nancy Keenan, Senate Minority Leader Pat Flowers, Senator Shannon O’Brien, and Representative Jonathan Karlen. You can see Tranel’s full list of endorsers <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.monicatranel.com/new-page">here</a>.###Tranel was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, went on to become a world champion rower and two-time Olympian, and has spent her 25-year career fighting for Montana’s working families, ranchers, and small businesses.

Monica Tranel Earns Endorsement from Elect Democratic Women

Missoula, MT — A week after launching her campaign for Montana’s 1st congressional district, Monica Tranel continues to gain momentum and support across Montana in her rematch against Ryan Zinke.&nbsp;Highlights from Tranel’s first week on the campaign trail include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Raising $275,000 in the first seven days of her campaign – 78 percent of those contributions coming from Montanans.&nbsp;</li><li>Earning the endorsement of former Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer, 22 Montana legislators, and 28 Western Montana leaders, including former Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau, former Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Nancy Keenan, Senate Minority Leader Pat Flowers, Senator Shannon O’Brien, and Representative Jonathan Karlen. You can see Tranel’s full list of endorsers <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.monicatranel.com/new-page">here</a>.</li><li>Holding four campaign launch events in Missoula, Bozeman, Kalispell, and Butte, showcasing the grassroots energy behind her candidacy across the district.&nbsp;</li><li>Garnering local and national press coverage, including <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://missoulian.com/democrat-monica-tranel-declares-run-for-congress/article_734d2963-e003-5abd-aa66-66bf1e0223a2.html">The Missoulian</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.montanarightnow.com/news/montana-democrat-monica-tranel-announces-run-for-u-s-congress/article_e9ec2978-1d1b-11ee-ad10-b7f566abf9ae.html">Montana Right Now ABC-FOX</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2023-07-10/monica-tranel-joins-montanas-western-district-congressional-race">Montana Public Radio</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/tranel-announces-rematch-with-zinke">NBC Montana</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.kpax.com/news/montana-politics/monica-tranel-to-run-for-congress-again">KPAC CBS</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/ap_news/montana/montana-democrat-monica-tranel-seeks-rematch-against-us-rep-ryan-zinke/article_ab03d594-aa56-591c-89db-2d3da17290c7.html">Bozeman Daily Chronicle </a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://flatheadbeacon.com/2023/07/13/tranel-hones-in-on-montanas-purple-dna-at-kalispell-launch-event/">Flathead Beacon</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://montanafreepress.org/2023/07/14/tranel-taking-another-run-at-zinke-western-district/">Montana Free Press</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://newstalkkgvo.com/tranel-rematch-zinke/">KGVO Newstalk</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2023/jul/14/tranel-announces-bid-western-district-congressiona/">Daily Inter Lake</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2024-montana-house-monica-tranel-zinke-d1a19c23b05234d861a0cd5964e35094">Associated Press</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/meetthepressblog/former-house-candidates-launch-comeback-campaigns-2024-rcna93374">NBC News</a>.<ul><li>The Missoulian - "The work for me is to tell my story, what I've done for Montana," Tranel said. "I've kept $10 million in Montanans' pockets. I've spent my career working for Montanans here in Montana."</li><li>Montana Right Now ABC-FOX - "I'm the sixth of ten kids, I rode in the middle of our Olympic eight (rowers), I know the value and the power of the middle." Tranel said. "Small businesses, Montana's ag community, we're the engine room of this country, and we need someone from the engine room... to be our voice in congress."</li><li>Flathead Beacon - “Our work now is to overcome the division of the red and the blue and to dust off the purple DNA of our home, of our state, and to work together for real solutions,” she said during her address to attendees.</li></ul></li></ul>“Monica nearly beat Ryan Zinke last November, and now we’re coming back to finish the job. From Kalispell to Bozeman, and everywhere in between, people are fired up and looking for change – Monica is that change,” Campaign Manager Rob West said. “This level of energy and support in Western Montana is unprecedented, and we’re just getting started. Over the next 16 months, we’re going to use the momentum we’ve gained in the first week of this campaign to build a winning coalition that puts Montana first, not the corporate donors Zinke and his allies are beholden to.”###Tranel was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, went on to become a world champion rower and two-time Olympian, and has spent her 25-year career fighting for Montana’s working families, ranchers, and small businesses.

Monica Tranel Showcases Formidable Campaign Force in&nbsp;Congressional Rematch Against Ryan Zinke

Missoula, MT — Today, Monica Tranel announced key endorsements from 29 Western Montana leaders in her campaign to represent Montana’s 1st congressional district. These endorsements are made up of current and former elected officials and community leaders, including former Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau.&nbsp;“Monica Tranel is the perfect person to carry on Montana’s legacy of fighting for our middle class and strong public schools. She will make sure corporate interests are held accountable so our working families, ranchers, and small businesses who keep our state moving can thrive. We need a leader in Congress we can trust to have our backs, and I know Monica is that leader,” said Juneau.Tranel’s full list of Western Montana leaders endorsing her candidacy includes:<ul><li>Former Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau</li><li>Former Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Nancy Keenan</li><li>Former Montana State Senate Minority Leader Steve Doherty</li><li>Montana State Representative Laura Smith (HD 79)</li><li>Missoula County Commissioner Josh Slotnik</li><li>Missoula County Commissioner Juanita Vero</li><li>Gallatin County Commissioner Zach Brown</li><li>Missoula City Councilor Amber Sherill&nbsp;</li><li>Missoula City Councilor Gwen Jones&nbsp;</li><li>Former Montana State Senator Diane Sands</li><li>Former Montana State Senator Dick Barrett</li><li>Former Montana State Senator Bryce Bennett</li><li>Former Montana State Senator Dan Weinberg</li><li>Former Montana State Representative Mike Jopek</li><li>Former Missoula Mayor Mike Kadas</li><li>Helen Weems</li><li>Judith Heilman</li><li>Evan Barrett</li><li>Dayna Swanson</li><li>Al Smith</li><li>Mary Stranahan</li><li>Shane Doyle</li><li>Lucy Beighle</li><li>Amy Cilimburg</li><li>Jim Messina</li><li>Martha Newell</li><li>Terryl Matt</li><li>Jeff Smith</li><li>Melodee Hanes</li></ul>These Western Montana leaders join former Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer and 21 Montana legislators, including Senate Minority Leader Pat Flowers, Senator Shannon O’Brien, and Representative Jonathan Karlen, in endorsing Tranel, showcasing unprecedented support for her candidacy. You can see a full list of Montana legislators endorsing Tranel <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.monicatranel.com/news?id=12d81640-4aa7-49be-ad87-2fe316a4b03b">here</a>.&nbsp;###Tranel was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, went on to become a world champion rower and two-time Olympian, and has spent her 25-year career fighting for Montana’s working families, ranchers, and small businesses.

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