Greg Overstreet

Greg Overstreet earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Washington in 1989 and a law degree from the Seattle University School of Law in 1993. His career experience includes working as a attorney.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am running for the state House in the Stevensville/Florence district because I don't want Montana to turn into a terrible place like the blue states on the West Coast. I want to keep Montana, Montana. I have been an attorney for 31 years. I wrote my first law over 30 years ago as a minimum-wage intern for a conservative think tank. I was a legislative affairs person for a Republican Attorney General. I am very involved in my community, serving, for example, as the Stevensville High School football announcer.

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?

I would represent the residents of House District 88. That means the public policy choices of district residents are what I will carry out in the Legislature - not my personal policy choices. However, the residents of House District 88 are largely conservative Republicans, so my policy choices and the district's are almost always the same.I wrote my first law over 30 years ago and have written several more since then. I am very active in conservative legal causes. I know how lawmaking works and, specifically, how to draft laws so they work.The three issues I will focus my legislative service on are: (1) property tax reform, (2) protecting our kids from the extremists, and (3) restoring the checks and balances of a state Supreme Court that is a co-equal branch of state government, not a supreme legislative body that picks and chooses which laws it wants to keep.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

(1) Smaller government, (2) protecting our children, (3) improving public education, and (4) judicial reforms.

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

Integrity, knowledge of the issues and the legislative process, hard work, and humility. A Representative in the House of Representatives represents his or her constituents. That's the job. The Legislature is not a platform for a representative to espouse his or her own agenda - it's to represent people.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am very good at public policy and writing legislation. I am also a very good listener.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Faithfully represent the residents of the district.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Being thought of as a hard working and very effective legislator who treated everyone with respect and helped pass very good laws.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Watergate. I was seven.

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

Picking strawberries at age 11. I had it for a summer.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Bible. It is the inerrant word of God.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Growing up poor but then being comfortable financially.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

The Governor faithfully executes the laws the Legislature passes. The Governor also suggests legislation. The Governor must balance the needs and wants of very diverse interests.

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

Housing costs and low wages, social decline, and a healthy entrepreneurial climate.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

It depends. Some experience understanding a legislator's role of representing his or her district is good, but too much government "inside baseball" information can lead to a legislator feeling like part of government instead of a representative to it.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Absolutely. I get along people well - even those with whom I disagree. I find it very easy to disagree with people but simultaneously stick to my principles and have a pleasant relationship with them.

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

Absolutely not. I enjoy the people of Stevensville/Florence and living here.

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?

A Korean war veteran who, after property tax increases, is worried about being taxed out of his home.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

The Legislature must oversee the use of emergency powers and grant them very sparingly.

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

Make rodeo the state sport of Montana. (The bill was my idea.)

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Governor Gianforte

What committees interest you?

(1) Judiciary and (2) Local Government