Gallatin County Democrats

We need all Democrats to help campaign to elect Rob Quist to Congress. Canvassing, phone banking, putting up yard signs, bringing food & drink to campaign headquarters at the Labor Temple, writing Letter’s to the Editor, making contributions, attending fundraising events and rallies. Contact Bozeman Field Director, Clarissa Gentry at clarissa@robquist.org, 623-850-2683 to get more information on volunteering. If you want to know more about Rob, go to www.robquist.org

 Hey Gallatin Dems!

Yesterday seven of us from Gallatin County and 153 others from across the state voted in the special nominating convention to select or candidate to be our next representative to congress! In the 4th round of ballots Rob Quist won the nomination. I will see if one of our delegation can do a write up about the convention! In the meantime please consider attending one or all of the following events for the race!

1. (PHONE BANK) On Wednesday March 8th at 6 PM we will be hosting a phone bank + training for Rob’s congressional race. Meet us at the Labor Temple and we will do a quick training and then make some calls to let our Montanan neighbors know about our new exciting congressional candidate. Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/635970979944461/2. (CAMPAIGN KICKOFF EVENT) On Thursday March 9th at 6 PM we will host a Campaign Kick-off for Rob Quist at MSU SUB Balllroom D. Rob Quist will be speaking and taking questions and we may be able to round up a local legislator or two as well! Please show up around 5 if you wish to set up! Please invite your friends and family! Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1676189299347511/3. (CANVASSING) On Saturday March 11th, starting at 11 AM, we will be deploying teams to travel around Bozeman letting people know about Rob’s candidacy! There will be three separate two hour shifts throughout the day! To take part please show up to the Labor Temple at 11 AM, 1 PM, or 3 PM to have a quick training then get out into town to sing the praises of our next congressman! Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/304048590009573/

Please share these events with allies to best get the word out! The election takes place on May 25th so time is an important factor!

It is you, allies and volunteers, who will get our next congressman elected! Let’s show the new administration in Washington how Montana feels about what they are doing to our country.

Kelly Kortum, Gallatin Democrats Communications

Montana Democratic Party – HELENA — Democrats from around Montana chose Rob Quist as their candidate for the U.S. House race on Sunday afternoon. 

Quist grew up on a farm and ranch outside of Cut Bank and he and his wife Bonni presently call their ranch in the Flathead Valley home. He is also known for being part of the Mission Mountain Wood Band.

“Rob’s experiences, along with his deep-rooted passion for the people of Montana, make him uniquely qualified to be our next Congressman,” said Nancy Keenan, executive director of the Montana Democratic Party.

Governor Steve Bullock also congratulates Quist on his selection as the Democratic candidate.

“With only one representative in congress, it’s critical we have a voice for all Montanans. Rob Quist can be that voice, and I have no doubt he will run to win and will put our state’s interests above his own,” Bullock said. “I congratulate Rob on the nomination.”

Keenan thanks all of the Democratic candidates who entered the race in this special nominating convention: Kelly McCarthy, Amanda Curtis, Link Neimark, Dan West, John Meyer, Gary Stein, and Thomas Weida.

“Putting your name forward as a statewide candidate takes courage and we were fortunate to have an exceptional slate of candidates,” Keenan said. “Together, we are committed to returning this seat to Montana’s Democrats.”

Candidate bio– Rob Quist

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