

Lyn Hellegaard
Republican | Montana
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Lyn Hellegaard
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Representative, Dist. 97
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Candidate did not provide
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Missoula Ravalli Transportation Management Association, Executive Director, Mineral County Pioneer Council
Chair, Lake County Transportation Advisory Commitee, Chair
Ravalli County Veterans Service Center, Chair, National Academies of Sciences, Transit Cooperative Research Program
Served as Chair or member on various panels, National Academies of Sciences National Highway Cooperative Research Program, Served as Chair or member on various panels
Montana Transit Association, Executive Director, Westslope Trout Unlimited
Board member, Missoula Youth Court Community Council, volunteer
Ponderosa Campfire Boys and Girls Club, volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Ward 4 City Councilperson, 2008-2011
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Ward 4 City Councilperson, 2011
House District 94, 2012
House District 96, 2014
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Montanans for Limited Government
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)
Brad Tschida, House District 97 Representative
Jesse Ramos, Former City Councilperson
Larry Anderson, Former Missoula County Commissioner
Linda and Marsha, Former UM History Professors
Mark Ward, Host Outdoor Show
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
State Republican Party Organizations (2021)
Steve Daines (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS
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QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Close our borders, start enforcing our immigration laws and deport all illegal aliens.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Close our borders, start enforcing our immigration laws and deport all illegal aliens.
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Disagree
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. Medicaid and Medicare policies and regulations should revert back to Pre-Affordable Health Care Act with Medicaid and Medicare being phased out.
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. Medicaid and Medicare policies and regulations should revert back to Pre-Affordable Health Care Act with Medicaid and Medicare being phased out.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Schools should be funded with revenues from grazing leases, timber sales and mineral extraction on state lands rather than property taxes. If the government wants to extend Urban Renewal Districts or Special Taxing Districts it should be a ballot measure, giving the voters a voice.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Schools should be funded with revenues from grazing leases, timber sales and mineral extraction on state lands rather than property taxes. If the government wants to extend Urban Renewal Districts or Special Taxing Districts it should be a ballot measure, giving the voters a voice.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Reduce the number of state employees and departments.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Reduce the number of state employees and departments.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
We should do more to secure our Northern Border, as well.
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
We should do more to secure our Northern Border, as well.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People who add to our society with sought after job skills or knowledge. Immigrants should have a sponsor, been vetted and have filed through our immigration office.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People who add to our society with sought after job skills or knowledge. Immigrants should have a sponsor, been vetted and have filed through our immigration office.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We have enough restrictions. We should be looking to remove restrictions that have proven not to work.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We have enough restrictions. We should be looking to remove restrictions that have proven not to work.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To provide national security and enhance interstate commerce.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To provide national security and enhance interstate commerce.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwrWneruKUNiew8AugcPxQt.;_ylu=Y29sbwNncTEEcG9zAzEEdnRpZAMEc2VjA3Ny/RV=2/RE=1648597614/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f%2fmontanafreepress.org%2f2021%2f04%2f02%2fcitizens-allege-election-discrepancy%2f/RK=2/RS=XNWs_lQ0KDVFGknwr9SDpSqznbs- https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2010/apr/14/missoula-passes-anti-discrimination-ordinance-6/
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwrWneruKUNiew8AugcPxQt.;_ylu=Y29sbwNncTEEcG9zAzEEdnRpZAMEc2VjA3Ny/RV=2/RE=1648597614/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f%2fmontanafreepress.org%2f2021%2f04%2f02%2fcitizens-allege-election-discrepancy%2f/RK=2/RS=XNWs_lQ0KDVFGknwr9SDpSqznbs- https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2010/apr/14/missoula-passes-anti-discrimination-ordinance-6/
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I would like to see us fund our schools through revenues off State lands rather than homeowners, restrictions put on extending Urban Renewal Districts and creating an environment favorable to more intrastate commerce. I would like to see regulations and laws improved to secure our elections.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I would like to see us fund our schools through revenues off State lands rather than homeowners, restrictions put on extending Urban Renewal Districts and creating an environment favorable to more intrastate commerce. I would like to see regulations and laws improved to secure our elections.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Strongly Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Strongly Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian. Believe that we should build our character on the teachings of the Bible, help our fellow man whenever possible and pray everyday for the blessings God has given us. Believe that God provided Divine Intervention in the creation of this country and we are in the situation we are because our country has lost its moral compass.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian. Believe that we should build our character on the teachings of the Bible, help our fellow man whenever possible and pray everyday for the blessings God has given us. Believe that God provided Divine Intervention in the creation of this country and we are in the situation we are because our country has lost its moral compass.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Take the loop holes out of the current laws. Require people to vote at polling places, restrict absentee voting, require ballots be hand counted at the precinct level.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Take the loop holes out of the current laws. Require people to vote at polling places, restrict absentee voting, require ballots be hand counted at the precinct level.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, because we are training our military not on war craft, but CRT. We are placing people in position of power who are not qualified for the positions.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, because we are training our military not on war craft, but CRT. We are placing people in position of power who are not qualified for the positions.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A. Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A. Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
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