Kimberly Welzenbach

Kimberly Welzenbach (Republican Party) is running for election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 46. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Republican primary on June 2, 2026.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Kim is an accomplished executive with a track record spanning over 40 years in business development, executive management, and government relations. Since early 2015, she has led the Home Builders Association of Billings as Executive Officer/CEO and previously served on the National Association of Home Builders EOC Board of Directors. Kim also contributes her expertise to the Montana Building Industry Association’s Government Affairs Committee, focusing on regulatory and legislative issues affecting housing costs in Montana. In recognition of her dedication to workforce development in Billings, Kim received an award from the National Association of Home Builders. Kim currently serves as Vice Chair of the City of Billings Interim Planning Commission.

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?

Upholding the American Dream.

This means being able to AFFORDABLY provide for our

families, buy a home, own a business, provide our children with a quality education, take proper care of our elderly, and live our daily lives free from the threat of crime or violence.

Unfortunately, our healthcare and housing costs have dramatically increased due to decisions made by

self-serving politicians. Our public-school systems are failing for similar reasons. Small businesses are

burdened with overregulation, our elderly are being taxed out of their homes and too often forgotten. Even

though crime rates may have declined somewhat, they remain among the highest levels many of us have

experienced in our lifetimes.Reducing Regulatory Burdens and Taxation.

Economic growth and affordable housing can be fostered by reducing unnecessary government regulation on businesses and housing construction. Eliminating Montana’s Business Equipment Tax and other excessive fees and regulations will support small businesses and the building industry. The current property tax system is not sustainable or fair and must be revised, if not eliminated. Eliminating property taxes for seniors will help those who have paid off their homes remain in them, rather than being forced out due to rising taxes.

Eliminate state income tax on Social Security, to help help ensure our elderly residents have the resources they need to live with dignity and independence.Quality of Life.

Safe neighborhoods are the foundation of a thriving community. To maintain public safety, funding must be prioritized for first responders & public safety initiatives, rather than funding unnecessary government bureaucracy. By focusing resources on those who protect & serve, we can create an environment where residents feel secure.

To help lower healthcare costs and improve access, it is essential to open local insurance markets to national

competitors. Insurance and pharmaceutical

companies must be required to provide transparency about how premium payments are spent, ensuring

consumers understand where their money goes.

School funding should emphasize direct instruction & student outcomes.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Taxation and Affordable Living

- Reduced property taxes

- Elimination of property taxes for senior citizens

- Reduced income taxes

- Elimination of state income tax on Social Security Income.

- Reduced business regulations