Kyle Austin
What this job does: One of Montana's two votes in the U.S. Senate. Senators write and vote on federal laws, taxes and spending, and approve or reject the president's picks for federal judges, the Supreme Court and the Cabinet. A term is six years.
- Occupation
- Pharmacist, farmer and small-business owner
Background
- Pharmacist for about 18 years; opened Pharm406 in Billings; pharmacy doctorate from the University of Montana. source: nbcmontana.com
- Won the June 2, 2026 Libertarian primary with 53.3% of the vote. source: projects.montanafreepress.org
- Previously ran as a Republican; now identifies with the Libertarian Party. source: nbcmontana.com
In their own words
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- "Healthcare 2.0" overhaul of the health care system. source: projects.montanafreepress.org
- Reduce government spending and regulation and cut taxes. source: projects.montanafreepress.org
- Reform the USDA and build domestic fertilizer production; lower housing costs. source: projects.montanafreepress.org
- Enforce the War Powers Resolution. source: projects.montanafreepress.org
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