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Steven Galloway
Steven Galloway (Republican Party) is running for election to the Montana State Senate to represent District 11. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on June 2, 2026.
Galloway (Republican Party) was a member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 24. He assumed office on January 4, 2021. He left office on January 6, 2025.
Biography
Steven Galloway was born in Great Falls, Montana. Galloway graduated from CMR High School in 1977. His career experience includes owning and operating businesses.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Galloway was assigned to the following committees:
- Business and Labor Committee
- Energy, Technology, and Federal Relations Committee, Vice Chair
- House Local Government Committee
2021-2022
Galloway was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2026
See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Montana State Senate District 11
Valynda Holland (D) and Steven Galloway (R) are running in the general election for Montana State Senate District 11 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Valynda Holland (D)  | |
 | Steven Galloway (R) | |
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Montana State Senate District 11
Valynda Holland (D) defeated Mark Winters (D) in the Democratic primary for Montana State Senate District 11 on June 2, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Valynda Holland | 59.3 | 807 |
| Mark Winters | 40.7 | 555 | ||
| Total votes: 1,362 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Brooke Winters (D)
Republican primary
Republican primary for Montana State Senate District 11
Steven Galloway (R) defeated Edward Buttrey (R) in the Republican primary for Montana State Senate District 11 on June 2, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steven Galloway | 66.0 | 1,734 |
 | Edward Buttrey | 34.0 | 892 | |
| Total votes: 2,626 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
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2024
See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 20
Melissa Nikolakakos defeated Rina Fontana Moore in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 20 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Melissa Nikolakakos (R) | 53.6 | 2,686 |
| Rina Fontana Moore (D) | 46.4 | 2,327 | ||
| Total votes: 5,013 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 20
Rina Fontana Moore advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 20 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Rina Fontana Moore | 100.0 | 1,022 | |
| Total votes: 1,022 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 20
Melissa Nikolakakos defeated incumbent Steven Galloway in the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 20 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melissa Nikolakakos | 51.2 | 766 |
| Steven Galloway | 48.8 | 730 | |
| Total votes: 1,496 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Derren Auger (R)
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 24
Incumbent Steven Galloway defeated Barbara Bessette in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 24 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steven Galloway (R) | 53.0 | 1,677 |
| Barbara Bessette (D) | 47.0 | 1,488 | ||
| Total votes: 3,165 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 24
Barbara Bessette advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 24 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Barbara Bessette | 100.0 | 608 | |
| Total votes: 608 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 24
Incumbent Steven Galloway advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 24 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steven Galloway | 100.0 | 1,005 |
| Total votes: 1,005 | |||
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2020
See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 24
Steven Galloway defeated incumbent Barbara Bessette in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 24 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steven Galloway (R) | 53.4 | 2,363 |
| Barbara Bessette (D) | 46.6 | 2,058 | ||
| Total votes: 4,421 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 24
Incumbent Barbara Bessette advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 24 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Barbara Bessette | 100.0 | 1,300 | |
| Total votes: 1,300 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 24
Steven Galloway advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 24 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steven Galloway | 100.0 | 1,236 |
| Total votes: 1,236 | |||
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2018
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Montana State Senate District 12
Incumbent Carlie Boland defeated Steven Galloway in the general election for Montana State Senate District 12 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Carlie Boland (D) | 51.5 | 3,680 |
| Steven Galloway (R) | 48.5 | 3,472 | |
| Total votes: 7,152 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana State Senate District 12
Incumbent Carlie Boland advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana State Senate District 12 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carlie Boland | 100.0 | 2,322 |
| Total votes: 2,322 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana State Senate District 12
Steven Galloway advanced from the Republican primary for Montana State Senate District 12 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steven Galloway | 100.0 | 1,372 |
| Total votes: 1,372 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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2020
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2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Steven Galloway completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Galloway's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Work for tax reform to attract more businesses to Montana and thus lower property owners taxes and raise enough revenue to fund schools and other services! Work to provide more access to mental health care! We need a policy of funding needs before wants!
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Tax reform We can cure many of our problems with funding if we can make this state more friendly to business, those existing and those we can attract! Metal heath is becoming a crisis and we need more providers for better access for those who are struggling!
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
Lola Sheldon-Galloway as she has lead the way for our involvement in our political careers! Tom Burnett of Bozeman for is great example and guidance in Lola's first session in the House of Representatives!
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
The constitution is always a good start! The story of the pilgrims of Plymouth Rock shows us and led us to capitalism as we know it today. They proved socialism does not work! A book called Crippled America.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Honesty, integrity,diplomacy, a thick skin and a good work ethic!
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
42 years in owning and operating businesses Understanding that you have to share perspectives to find common ground to get things done. Knowing what hard work is and not giving up when the going gets tough!
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
To represent their constituency in passing legislation and budgets to better their constituents lives.
What legacy would you like to leave?
That I am a son of God, a good husband, father, son, and brother. That I served my fellow man to the best of my abilities.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
The assignation of President Kennedy! I believe I was 5years old.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
My folks had a small motel. So I cleaned many rooms at an early age till I was 16. I also mowed the lawn at our local crematorium for a summer! I went into construction at age 16 and have been self employed ever since in several businesses we own.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
The Forth of July It reminds me of all those who have given so much, even their very lives for us to have the freedoms we enjoy!
What is your favorite book? Why?
One is A Man of Steel and Velvet It teaches a man how to be a good man! Another good book is I don't have to make it all better
Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?
The house appropriates the money!
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
No
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Tax policy
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
That they work for the good of their constituents and not their own agenda!
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
You have to build relationships to further any objective! One can not accomplish anything on their own in my opinion!
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
Business,labor and Economic Affairs Taxation Natural Resources and Transportation
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
I am willing to do what ever I can to help where ever I can best use my God given talents and experience!
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?
Mostly hearing how folks would like to see a better economy with good paying jobs to give our kids an opportunity to stay in Montana
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Scorecards
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In 2024, the Montana State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Montana State Legislature in 2023.
- Forward Montana — Legislators are scored on their votes on a variety of issues of interest to the organization.
- Montana AFL-CIO — Legislators are scored on their votes on labor issues.
- Montana Audubon — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- Montana Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on economic issues.
- Montana Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- Montana Federation of Public Employees — Legislators are scored on their votes on a variety of issues of interest to the organization.
- Montana Human Rights Network — Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- United Property Owners of Montana — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to property owners' interests.
In 2022, the Montana State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Montana State Legislature in 2021.
- Americans for Prosperity - Montana — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Forward Montana — Legislators are scored on their votes on a variety of issues of interest to the organization.
- Montana AFL-CIO — Legislators are scored on their votes on labor issues.
- Montana Audubon — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- Montana Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on economic issues.
- Montana Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- Montana Farm Bureau Federation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to agriculture.
- Montana Federation of Public Employees — Legislators are scored on their votes on a variety of issues of interest to the organization.
- Montana Human Rights Network — Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues.
- Montanans for Limited Government — Legislators are scored on their votes on a variety of issues of interest to the organization.
- Montana Sportsmen Alliance — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- United Property Owners of Montana — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to property owners' interests.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Barbara Bessette (D) |
Montana House of Representatives District 24 2021-2025 |
Succeeded by - |
