Wes Feist

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Wes Feist
Image of Wes Feist
Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Helena High School

Bachelor's

Johnson & Wales University, 2006

Graduate

University of Denver, 2010

Personal
Birthplace
Helena, Mont.
Profession
Analyst
Contact

Wes Feist (Republican Party) ran for election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 83. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Feist completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Wes Feist was born in Helena, Montana. He earned a bachelor's degree from Johnson & Wales University in 2006. He earned a graduate degree from the University of Denver in 2010. His career experience includes working as a analyst.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Montana House of Representatives District 83

Incumbent Jill Cohenour defeated Wes Feist in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 83 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jill Cohenour
Jill Cohenour (D)
 
55.6
 
3,549
Image of Wes Feist
Wes Feist (R) Candidate Connection
 
44.4
 
2,830

Total votes: 6,379
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 83

Incumbent Jill Cohenour advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 83 on June 4, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jill Cohenour
Jill Cohenour
 
100.0
 
1,750

Total votes: 1,750
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 83

Wes Feist defeated Christopher St. Jean in the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 83 on June 4, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Wes Feist
Wes Feist Candidate Connection
 
65.8
 
826
Image of Christopher St. Jean
Christopher St. Jean Candidate Connection
 
34.2
 
429

Total votes: 1,255
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Feist in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Wes Feist completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Feist's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Born and raised in East Helena and Helena it is important to me that our House District is represented by a candidate that lives in the district and doesn’t take constituents for granted. Throughout my career, I have focused on community-driven solutions, enhancing educational opportunities for students, and connecting public and private resources for those in need.
  • Focus on Property Tax Reform, Childcare Resources, Educational Opportunity, and Workforce Development
  • Important work and accomplishments have included East Helena City Council, Helena Area Chamber of Commerce, Montana Business Assistance Connection, State Rehabilitation Council, and Montana Joining Community Forces.
  • House District 83’s Hometown Candidate
Throughout my career I have become well versed with governmental operations, how to develop and execute responsible budgets, and the need to garner widespread support for growth and development.
Understanding of service to district residents., community involvement and solutions, and willingness to listen and find common ground.
To be remembered as a good husband and dad
Property Tax Reform, Responsible Growth and Economic Development, and Affordable Housing Availability

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Campaign finance summary


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Wes Feist campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Montana House of Representatives District 83Lost general$6,372 $0
Grand total$6,372 $0
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 15, 2024


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