Please allow me to introduce myself. I’m Theresa Manzella and I’ve had the honor of representing the good people of HD85 for the past 6 years.
I’m a Christian, Constitutional, Conservative, Republican with an 100% proven voting record over the last three sessions, from the Montana Shooting Sports Association, the NRA, the Montana Family Foundation, United Property Owners of Montana, and A rated with Legistats/Legislator Loyalty (as compared to my opponents recent F.) I’ve earned the Conservative Achievement Award from the Conservative Union for the past three sessions for adherence to the U.S. Constitution; I’m the 2017 “Keeper of the 10th” award winner from Montana Agri-Women and I’ve also been awarded the Phyllis Schlafly Eagle Forum Award.
I was elected by Republicans across the state of Montana to lead the delegation to the RNC in 2016 which was ultimately the first step in the election of President Trump and getting our county back on the right track. I have been dubbed the “Donald Trump of Ravalli County” by Democrats for my candid, straight talk; which is something I embrace.
I was elected by my legislative peers to the leadership position of Whip in 2017, and I serve as the Vice Chair of Natural Resources.
After much thought, prayer and encouragement, I’ve decided to run for Senate District 44 - encompassing Corvallis, Victor, Stevensville, Florence and Pinesdale. Although it was not my plan to move beyond the House of Representatives, after witnessing such a dramatic change in Rep. Ballance's voting habits last session, I believe it’s my civic duty to give the good citizens of the district a choice between two Republican candidates with very different ideas of what it means to be a Republican.
My opponent voted with the Democrats almost 40% of the time on loyalty scored bills, which included support for increased Property Tax, Gas Tax, Bed Tax , utility rate increases, and usurping the will of the people with her vote in support of Obamacare Medicaid Expansion, which provides taxpayer paid abortions and sex changes.
I have faith that our citizens prefer the traditional, conservative definition of Republican, over the trending "progressive" version threatening our party, our state and our country.
My principles aren't for sale to the highest bidder or latest special interest.
As a true Conservative, I will always fight for our citizens individual rights, and against government waste, fraud, abuse and overreach.
If you would like to discuss politics, or just chat for the purpose of getting to know me, please don’t hesitate to call 546-WHOA (9462). If you would be interested in supporting my campaign, please get in touch as there are a number of ways to do so.
