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Rancher • Community Leader • Candidate for Montana House District 18

Bruce (Butch Gillespie)

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About "Butch"

Working to protect agriculture, property rights, and the future of rural Montana

My goal is to promote opportunity, encourage economic growth, and help ensure that future generations can continue to live, work, and raise their families right here in Montana.

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Serving Rural Montana

Butch Gillespie has spent a lifetime involved in Montana communities—from local events and agriculture to public service and supporting rural traditions. Being present, listening, and staying connected to the people of District 9 has always mattered.

Listen as Butch talks about his roots, his values, and why he's running to represent District 18

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A lifetime on the Land

Butch and his wife Doreen have spent their lives rooted in Montana agriculture and rural communities

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Why I'm Running

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Why I'm Running

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Why I'm Running

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Issues that matter

Agriculture & Rural Issues

Butch understands that agriculture is the backbone of rural Montana. Protecting farms, ranches, and the communities built around them is essential to keeping our way of life strong.

Wildlife & Livestock

Wildlife management needs to work for both the land and the people who live on it. Butch supports practical solutions that recognize the challenges faced by ranchers and livestock producers.

Natural Resources & Water

Montana’s natural resources must be managed with common sense and long-term responsibility. Water, land, and energy decisions should support both growth and agriculture.

Rural Commuities & Jobs

Strong jobs, local businesses, and opportunities for young people are what keep small towns alive. Butch believes rural Montana needs a future where the next generation can come home and stay.

Community Leadership

  • Vice President of the Marias River Livestock Association

  • Marias Fair 4-H Livestock Board

  • 4-H Committees (Local and State wide)

  • MSU Animal and Range Sciences Advisory Committee

  • Montana Stockgrowers Association

  • U.S. Cattlemen's Association

  • Cut Bank School Board

  • (Nine years total, three as Chairman)

  • Church Finance Committees

Butch Gillespie

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Get in touch with Bruce (Butch) Gillespie

Your voice matters.  Whether you have questions about upcoming bills, need assistance with state agencies, or want to share your perspective on district issues, please reach out.   Bruce (Butch) Gillespie is committed to serving the people of Montana's House District 18.

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