Contact the candidates!
There's a great deal of speculation in the air. Rumors are circulating about who is running for office and what the outcome of the next election might be. While it's too early to read the tea leaves, it's not too early to start working toward victory in the next legislative session. There are two races that will have a significant impact on our efforts in the Legislature. Whoever wins the race for Governor will hold extraordinary influence over the legislature; he will command the bully pulpit and wield the veto pen. Similarly the Attorney General's race is important for our cause because the Attorney General is the highest prosecutor in Montana, of both capital and non-capital cases. The way the candidates talk about this issue can shape and be shaped by public opinion. We must let the candidates know that we support abolition.
Hand-written letters are the most effective, so here are the addresses of all of the candidates:
| Governor | ||
| Steve Bullock PO Box 1330 Helena, MT 59624 |
Robert Coate 3189 Catkin Ln B Bozeman, MT 59718 |
Jeff Essmann PO Box 22231 Billings, MT 59104 |
| Rick Hill PO Box 4717 Helena, MT 59604 |
Larry Jent 506 E Babcock Bozeman, MT 59715 |
Ronald Lassle 415 1/2 Last Chance Gulch #9 Helena, MT 59601 |
| Neil Livingston 804 Gilbert St Helena, MT 59601 |
Ken Miller PO Box 186 Laurel, MT 59044 |
James O'Hara 5254 Frendman Ridge Rd Fort Benton, MT 59442 |
| Corey Stapleton 2015 Eastridge Dr Billings, MT 59102 |
Drew Turiano 706 Harrison Ave Helena, MT 59601 |
Ronald Vandevender 3723 Eagle Canyon Rd Cascade, MT 59421 |
| Attorney General | ||
| Pam Bucy PO Box 999 Helena, MT 59624 |
Jesse Laslovich PO Box 1558 Helena, MT 59624 |
Jim Shockley PO Box 608 Victor, MT 59875 |
Tips for contacting the candidates:
- Keep your letter brief – no more than 250 words. It can be as short as "Please support abolition of the death penalty!"
- Talk about your personal beliefs and any relevant experiences you may have had.
- Use facts to support your letter. Visit our facts/issues pages for ideas.
- Focus on a few points; it is not possible to cover everything in a brief letter.
- Always be respectful - avoid personal attacks or judgments.
- Always include your name and address.
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