(Disclosure: Mullen is the owner of the Seeley Swan Pathfinder and several other local newspapers in western Montana. The Pathfinder is editorially independent from Mullen)
Montana holds a special place in our hearts. It’s not only a place of breathtaking landscapes, rugged mountains, and endless horizons - it’s where I’ve built my life, my business, and where I’ve witnessed, time and time again, the strength and resilience of its people. I’m Jesse James Mullen, and I’m running to be your Secretary of State because I believe in Montana’s potential and our collective ability to shape a brighter future.
As the owner of rural, weekly newspapers in Montana, I’ve spent years listening to the stories from our far-flung communities. I founded my company right here in Deer Lodge, and I’ve watched it grow from two newspapers and three employees to an operation spanning the Rocky Mountain West. This journey helped me understand the needs and concerns of our citizens and businesses from Miles City to Missoula.
Throughout my career, I’ve seen firsthand the power of the press in giving voice to the voiceless and holding those in power to account. It’s exactly this commitment to transparency and accountability that I aim to bring to the office of Secretary of State. We speak to the importance of fair and open elections, accessible voter registration, and secure ballot counting, but for our current election executive that’s nothing more than lip service and empty promises. These principles are at the core of our democracy, and I’m dedicated to upholding them.
Montana deserves leaders who are not only well-versed in business but who also possess a profound understanding of the unique needs of our people. It’s time for leadership that prioritizes Montanans over personal gain or partisan interests. My campaign reflects this unwavering commitment to you—the people of Montana.
From protecting our natural resources to ensuring our seniors age comfortably and securely, I believe in creating policies that enhance the well-being of every Montanan. I have always echoed these values: clean and healthful environments, support for seniors, and economic policies prioritizing our working families over corporations.
I see our state’s challenges, from senior homelessness to ever-increasing property taxes, and I’m ready to address them head-on. My campaign is about building bridges between our rural and urban communities, and recognizing that Montana’s diversity is our strength.
I’m deeply invested in the future of Montana, a place filled with every potential. Our journey to success begins with engaged citizens like you. Together, we can shape a Montana that works for all, where opportunity is accessible to every individual, and where our democracy is transparent and secure.
Join me on this journey as we work tirelessly to make Montana’s future as bright as its big sky. Together, we can ensure that the values and principles we hold dear are reflected in every corner of our great state. It’s time for a Secretary of State who truly understands and represents the interests of Montanans. Let’s make it happen, Montana!
Jesse James Mullen is the founder of Montana-based Mullen Newspaper Company. He is a Democratic candidate for Secretary of State.
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