Bob Carter

Bob Carter was born in Great Falls, Montana. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Montana in 2021. His career experience includes working as a scientist and reserve police officer.[1]

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A third-generation Montanan, Bob Carter grew up working on farms and ranches. A computer scientist by training, Bob received his bachelor's degree from the University of Montana with minors in both math and media arts with an emphasis in finance and accounting. Bob is an 11 year public school board trustee in addition to being on the board of directors for various nonprofit, governmental, educational and agricultural organizations as well as being a long-time community advocate and volunteer. Bob and his family live in Missoula and are state licensed foster care parents and small business owners.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Advocate for high-quality public education and affordable healthcare.Protecting our public lands, natural resources, human rights and voting rights.Promoting good paying jobs and affordable housing.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public education and women's reproductive rights.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Fact based decision making.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I worked on farms and ranches while in high school and college.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Montana's biggest challenges will be due to climate change.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

My passions are in public education and public lands.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

No.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

This year a transgender constituent asked me how much it cost the citizens of Montana to pass laws that tell her which bathroom she could or couldn't use.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Compromise is necessary for policy making because neither the far right or progressive left should be making the rules. The most people will be represented by doing so from close to the middle, and compromise may be the key to getting things done.