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. 

I’m endorsed by the following list of Republican Legislative Leaders who seek to work with an honest, principled, conservative Republican.   

• Former Gubernatorial Candidate, Senator and GOP Chairman - Ken Miller,
• Gubernatorial Candidate and Senator - Albert Olszewski
• 2017 & 2015 Speaker of the House & candidate for Attorney General - Austin Knudsen,
• Senator, Chairman of Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committee and MT GOP National Committee Woman - Jennifer Fielder,
• Former Represenative, Senator and MT GOP National Committee Man- Art Wittich
• 2019 Speaker Pro-Tem - Representative Wylie Galt,
• 2019 House Majority Leader - Representative Brad Tschida,
• 2015 House Majority Leader, Senator and Chairman of Judiciary - Keith Reiger,
• Senator and Chairman of State Administration - Dee Brown,
• Senator and Chairman of Legislative Administration - Bob Keenan,
• Senator and Chairman of Public, Health, Welfare and Safety - Dave Howard,
• Senator Steve Hinebauch,
• Senator Roger Webb, 
• Representative and Co-Chair of Appropriations - Carl Glimm,
• Representative and Chairman of Judiciary - Alan Doane,
• Rep., Whip, and Chairman of the Rules Committee - Derek Skees,
• Representative and Chairman of the Tax Committee - Alan Redfield,
• Rep. and Chairman of State Administration - Forrest Mandeville,
• Representative and Chairman of Natural Resources - Kerry White,
• Rep., Whip, and Chairman of the Education Cmte - Seth Berglee,
• Representative and Chairman of Business and Labor - Mark Noland,
• Representative and Chairman of Fish, Wildlife and Parks - Bob Brown,
• Representative and Chairman of Ethics Committee- Sue Vinton,
• Representative and Vice Chair of Judiciary - Barry Usher,
• Rep. and Vice Chair of Local Government - Steve Gunderson,
• Representative and Whip Becky Beard,
• Representative Rhonda Knudsen,
• Representative Matt Reiger,
• Representative Dale Mortensen,
• Representative John Fuller,
• Representative Dan Bartel,
• Representative Rodney Garcia,
• Representative Casey Knudsen, 
• Representative Greg DeVries,
• Representative David Dunn,
• Representative Vince Ricci,
• Representative Terry Moore,
• Representative Peggy Webb, 
• Representative Joe Read,
• Former Senator Ed Butcher,
• Former Representative Rick Jore,
• Former Representative Bill Harris,
• Former Rep & Sen, Chair of Approps & Finance and Claims - Dave Lewis,
• Former Representative Matthew Monforton,
• Former Representative Kirk Wagoner,
• Public Service Commissioner - Randy Pinocci,
• Constitutional Scholar - Robert Brown,
• Pro Life Advocate - Dr Anne Bukacek 

Campaign contributions are greatly appreciated and can be made to Manzella For Montana Senate District 44, PO Box 1100, Hamilton, MT 59840 

NOTE: Montana Law allows $180 maximum contribution per person, per campaign.