Endorsements

Dave Strohmaier, Missoula County Commissioner

“Tom will be a great partner for both the City of Missoula and Missoula County. Tom has the skills and experience to be an outstanding legislator for our area.”

Bruce Farling, retired Executive Director, Montana Trout Unlimited

“I’ve known Tom for many years as a friend and colleague. He is  a thoughtful, pragmatic and stalwart advocate for civil discourse and collaborating with farmers, ranchers, loggers, agency professionals and conservationists to find solutions to our natural resource issues. He is dedicated to the preservation of our priceless natural currency, including clean water, wild country and Montana’s unmatched fish and wildlife populations. Bet on it: He’ll advocate with gusto for these same values if elected to HD 94.”

Andrea Davis, Executive Director of Homeword

“Tom has demonstrated through his body of work that he is dedicated to the health and quality of life for Montanans. Tom understands that our communities are stronger when everyone can afford a safe and healthy home. I look forward to working with Tom in his role as a legislator to find policy solutions that ensure Montanans can afford this beautiful place, we all call home.”

Mae Nan Ellingson, long time Missoula resident, attorney and Constitutional Convention delegate

“Tom France has been an active, involved and effective Montana citizen for many years – giving time and resources to making Montana an even better place. As an attorney, Tom argued the case that established Montanans’ fundamental right to a clean and healthful environment. As an advocate, Tom has stood up for our constitutional right of privacy, and the right of women to make reproductive choices without government interference. He is smart, reasonable, principled and a problem solver. Tom will be an outstanding legislator and he has my strong support.”

Missoula Mayor John Engen

“Tom France loves Montana and is a tenacious caretaker of what we all love about our special place. His commitment to doing the right thing will serve us well in the Montana legislature, where his common sense will be a welcome addition.”

Brian Schweitzer, former Governor of Montana

“Tom, you have my full endorsement in your campaign for House District 94.”

Nancy Keenon, former Executive Director of the Montana Democratic Party, former President of NARAL Pro-Choice America, and former Superintendent of the Montana Office of Public Instruction

“We need Tom in the Montana Legislature.”

Amy Cilimburg, Director, Climate Smart Missoula

“For years, Tom France has been working to find climate solutions and move us away from carbon-based fuels and towards renewable energy. I know Tom will bring both passion and knowledge to the Montana Legislature, and we need his advocacy on climate issues. He’s the right person to help move clean energy forward as our next state legislator for HD 94.”