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Vote Binkley for HD 85

May 20, 2026 by Guest Post 1 Comment

by Teri Polumsky Corvallis

I strongly believe that it is time we reject the far left and far right opinions that seem to be currently driving our political process. It is time we vote for the candidate that shares the values of the people they represent. I am a proud member of the Republican Party – the party that celebrates individual liberty. I do not appreciate the way dark money groups are consistently bashing all candidates. It is incumbent upon us all to get to know the candidate before we vote.

As a conservative who believes strongly that government should represent the people, I would like to encourage people to vote for Michele Binkley in the upcoming primary for House District 85.

Michele will always put her constituents first. She’s proven that she will stand up to dark money groups, party bosses and out-of-state special interests who are pushing their own agenda at Montana’s expense.

Having seen the way Michele worked in both the private and public sectors, I know her to be extremely honest. She holds to her values even at her own peril as shown by consistently voting her conscience against party lines. She votes for the people she represents – not the party bosses. She served as the representative for HD 85 in both the 2021 and 2023 sessions. She has served on Appropriations Committee, Montana’s Mental Health Commission, the House Rules Commission, the Energy, Technology and Federal Relations Committee, the House State Administration Committee and the Agriculture Committee. In short, Michele knows her way around the legislative system and the people of Ravalli County will have someone ready to go to work on day one.

Michele is committed to offering school choice and recognizes that we need both strong public schools and strong alternative choices. She also knows that Montana’s young people need opportunities for quality vocational training for those who are not going to college. I applaud her efforts in working for affordability, lower taxes, and rural health.

On June 2, I urge you to vote Michele Binkley for House District 85. She will serve you well!

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  1. hsabin says

    May 21, 2026 at 9:25 AM

    I agree Teri – she is so far superior to Dailey who told us that she thinks the miliary make too much money at the GOP women’s club meeting a week ago. If she had her way the first thing she would cut from the budget was MILITARY PAY!! she can’t do that since that is the duty of congress so she doesn’t even know what level of legislator she i running for – and she wants to be a house rep for HD 95? NO WAY! Vets need to get out and vote for BINKLEY!

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