I would love to give my honest and well researched “picks” for those who are undecided and for those who just vote for a “D” or an “R” because of a party line choice. When you cast your vote, you are an active participant in one of the most treasured opportunities of a free nation, to have a real say in how your government will work or not work.

One of the greatest advantages is “knowing” the candidate personally over several years. Are they honest and principled? Do they advocate protecting human life? If they were/are elected officials — how did they perform and how did they vote when they served? Who are their “business friends and political allies” and “who” is funding their campaigns? Do America’s founding documents, which give us the greatest protection of freedom against an exploding central government, mean anything to them? All this helps, along with prayer for God’s divine wisdom in your decision.

Here are my choices and when I’m unsure, I just don’t say anything about a candidate. However, any one of these would be a safe and responsible addition to help uphold our U.S. Constitution and our great Treasure State:

Matt Rosendale – U.S. House.

Steve Daines – U.S. Senate.

Mark Blasdell – SD 4.

Doug Adams – HD 5.

Mike Hebert – HD 11.

Bob Brown – HD 13.

Ronalee Skees – HD 7.

Derek Skees – Public Service Commission District 5.

Montana Supreme Court –  just do not vote for incumbents Rice and Wheat. Vote for: W. David Herbert (Justice No. 1) and Lawrence Van Dyke (Justice No. 2). Van Dyke is currently under siege at present by Chief Justice Menahan and Mike Wheat, who are arguing that he is ineligible.

Johnson is a resident of Kalispell