Harmon, Moore Vie For Montana House Position
Two northeastern Montana women have announced their intentions to seek the House District 29 position in the Montana Legislature.
Linda Harmon of Scobey recently announced her candidacy for the legislative seat.
Valerie Moore of Plentywood, also a Republican, is the position’s incumbent.
The district includes Glasgow, Scobey, Flaxville, Outlook, Plentywood, Medicine Lake and Froid.
Both are seeking the Republican nomination. The primary election is scheduled for June 2.
Harmon was one of 11 children born to Ivar and Edythe Brekke of rural Reserve. She married Daniels County native Barry Harmon shortly after graduating from Montana State University. After owning Rasmus Nelson Inc., for several years, they merged to become Prairie Ag Sales and Service. They have also owned and operated Air Design, a manufacturing company that specializes in tungsten carbide, since 1984.
“My goals will be to follow a conservative agenda, follow the constitution and support pro-life legislation,” Harmon said of her campaign in a press release. “Also, reducing the size of government will help us reduce taxes.”
She says she wants to help promote farmers, ranchers, gas and coal mines and businesses to continue to attain their goals and keep Montana being The Treasure State.
Moore is seeking her second term as the representative for House District 29. She says she wants northeastern Montana to continue having a strong voice in Helena.
“Northeast Montana is often overlooked, and that’s something I work hard to change,” Moore said in a press release. “This district deserves more representation and more recognition.”
Moore, who is a resident of Sheridan County, has owned and operated Westby Meat and Grocery, managed the Tee Box Tavern at the Plentywood Golf Course and served as editor of The Border News. She has been a board member for the Westby School Board and Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation Board.
Moore said her legislative priorities include rural healthcare, keeping taxes as low as possible, and promoting education, agriculture and small business. She believes in local control, common sense government, veterans rights and supporting law enforcement.
“I work for everyone in House District 29,” Moore said. “Not a faction or special interest, but all the people who call this place home.”
