Finley Warden is the right choice for HD 13 | Sen. Greg Hertz

After nearly 15 years representing Lake County in the Montana Legislature, I have learned a simple truth: a legislator's job is to vote in alignment with their constituents' values and not government bureaucrats and lobbyists. That is why I strongly support Finley Warden for House District 13.

Finley Warden represents the next-generation leadership we need. As a sixth-generation Montanan and in the mold of Charlie Kirk, he understands the hard-working families of Polson and rural Lake County. He has worked in Helena in the last two legislative sessions as a citizen advocate, fighting for lower taxes, reduced spending and removing left-wing ideology from schools. He will bring principled leadership and deliver the results our district has demanded.

I served with Linda Reksten for three legislative sessions, only to be deeply disappointed. She has consistently listened to government bureaucrats and lobbyists instead of focusing on Montana constituents. This has resulted in her voting with a small minority of Republicans and all Democrats in passing legislation that has expanded special interest state spending, opposing meaningful property tax relief and advancing far-left ideology.

The Montana Republican Party recently admonished her for her liberal voting record, hiring the former head of the Montana Democrat Party as her campaign manager and accepting large donations from far-left billionaires. Rather than distancing herself and returning far-left donations, she has doubled down, and the party expelled her. Republican voters have come to realize she is not an independent-thinking Republican.

Finley Warden, by contrast, is endorsed by the Montana and Lake County Republican parties and by organizations that advocate for conservative values and lower taxes.

After many years in public service, I look forward to serving alongside Finley Warden to deliver the results Lake County and Montana residents want and deserve. Join me in voting for Finley Warden for House District 13 on June 2.