Opinion by Brenton Craggs

In politics, it’s often those who want to be most involved who you don’t want to have involved and those who don’t want to be involved and want to live their own lives who make the biggest difference when they sacrifice to become involved.  Enter Dustin Scott.

When I first met Dustin in early 2022, he was not politically active.  He was raised with traditional Montana values but while he was certainly aware of the sad state of our country he did not fully grasp the depths of the threats to our Constitutional freedoms.  Since then, he has undergone the same awakening many other new Montana voters have experienced which has been amazing to behold.  What’s even more impressive is how this journey and this desire to stand for Montana values has resulted in him stepping up and sacrificing to run for HD 81.  

Dustin isn’t a lifelong politician or a wealthy elite but a 29-year-old working class Montanan who is fed up with the status quo and has stepped up to fight for the people of this great state.  Dustin has a heart for service.  In his day job, Dustin works hard to provide technical support for Montana’s citizens regardless of their views or backgrounds. He takes complex computer issues that confuse many, takes the time to carefully listen to his customers, and works hard to research and solve the complex issues they face. Dustin now looks to bring this same analytical, problem-solving prowess to Montana’s legislature. 

If Dustin has a weakness it’s that he gives too much of himself to help those in need and to fight for those who don’t have a voice. When was the last time you were able to reach your representative?  When was the last time you were able to obtain real help from them?  When was the last time you felt truly represented in the legislature?  Dustin has a proven history of being responsive to requests from those who need his help and of bending over backwards to aid those in need.  Such a quality is essential in a representative.

When you, as a resident of House District 81 in Helena, Montana, cast your vote, ask yourself: do you want to re-elect another unaccountable lifelong politician who doesn’t follow the rules of transparency and honesty, or do you want to elect a young, hardworking,  working class gentleman who will listen to you, will work hard for you, will do their best to represent you, and actually understands the struggles you and your family face on a daily basis?

I ask you to vote for my friend Dustin Scott for HD 81.