GLENDIVE, Mont. (KUMV) – Democratic governors were in control of Montana for 16 years prior to Greg Gianforte winning in 2020. Gianforte is seeking another four years for the Republicans, but Democrats are pushing for change.
Ryan Busse is running for the position with his Lt. Governor, Raph Graybill. Speaking in Glendive this week, Graybill accused Gianforte of raising property taxes and creating hardships for low-income families.
“Greg Gianforte raises property taxes on Montana homeowners by as much as 111 percent. The best advertising for the Busse-Graybill campaign that’s ever occurred is the government sending out tax bills to folks,” said Graybill.
The Gianforte campaign denies this claim, accusing them of projecting.
“Less than two weeks from Election Day, Ryan Busse and Raph Graybill are so desperate they’re lying even more and trying to distract from their property tax scheme that cuts taxes for rich out-of-staters with second homes, raises them on Montana small business owners, farmers, and ranchers, and guts public schools by $90 million,” a Gianforte spokesperson said.
A New York Times poll this month has Gianforte with a 22-point lead over Busse. The Cook Political Report has the race listed as “Solid Republican.” Regardless, Busse and Graybill believe their efforts on the ground can turn things around.
“We know we can win this race. We know we have to win this race for the communities that we love and care about. We’re relying on you to get us across the finish line,” said Graybill.
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