For State Auditor: Monica Lindeen

DEMOCRAT
AGE: 46

BIRTHPLACE: Ogden, Utah

HOME CITY: Huntley, Mont.

FAMILY: Husband David, three children

EDUCATION: B.A. in Education, MSU-Billings, 1992

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Semi-retired, 2000-present; Co-owner/Manager, Montana Communications Network, 1995-2000; Part-time English Instructor, MSU-Billings, 1992

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: Montana House of Representatives, 1999-2006; Vice Chairman, Montana Democratic Party, 1997-2000; Candidate, U.S. House of Representatives, 2006; Candidate, Montana House of Representatives, 1996.

MILITARY SERVICE: None

CAMPAIGN WEB SITE: http://www.lindeen.net/

For State Auditor: Duane Grimes

REPUBLICAN

AGE: 51

BIRTHPLACE: Spokane, Wash.

HOME CITY: Clancy, Mont.

FAMILY: Wife, Connie, three children

EDUCATION: B.A. in Theology from Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C., 1983; M.A. in Public Administration, University of Montana, 2000.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Owner, Capital Taxi and UPS-SES Warehouse, Helena, 1999-present; Personnel Officer for Montana Department of Revenue, Helena, 1999-1994; Personnel Analyst, Montana Department of Administration, Helena, 1993-1991; Manager, Corporate Air, Helena and Billings, 1991-1988; Aircraft Mechanic, South Carolina and Idaho, 1988-1983

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: Montana House of Representatives, 1993-1998; Montana State Senate, 1999-2006

MILITARY SERVICE: None

CAMPAIGN WEB SITE: http://www.grimesforauditor.com/

For Supt. of Public Instruction: Elaine Sollie Herman

REPUBLICAN

AGE: 62

BIRTHPLACE: Billings, Mont.

HOME CITY: Helena, Mont.

FAMILY: Single, one daughter

EDUCATION: B.A. in Elementary Education, Montana State University, 1968; Graduate Studies at University of Guam, University of Richmond, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Montana.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Taught elementary school in Montana, Washington, California and Guam; owns a children's clothing story; retired investment adviser

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: None

MILITARY SERVICE: None

CAMPAIGN WEB SITE: http://electelainesollieherman.com/default.html

For Supt. of Public Instruction: Denise Juneau

DEMOCRAT

AGE: 41

BIRTHPLACE: Billings, Mont.

HOME CITY: Helena, Mont.

FAMILY: Unmarried

EDUCATION: B.A. in English, Montana State University; Master of Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education; J.D., The Univeristy of Montana School of Law.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Director of Indian Education, Montana Office of Public Instruction; Clerk for Montana Supreme Court Justices Jim Regnier and Brian Morris; High School Teacher, Browning, Mont., and Newtown, N.D.

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: No elective office

MILITARY SERVICE: None

ORGANIZATIONS: Retired MEA-MFT member; Montana Bar Association; Montana Human Rights Network

CAMPAIGN WEB SITE: www.juneauforkids.com

For Governor: Roy Brown

REPUBLICAN

AGE: 57

BIRTHPLACE: Casper, Wyo.

HOME CITY: Billings, Mont.

FAMILY: Wife, Kim, three children

EDUCATION: B.S. in petroleum engineering, Montana College of Mineral Sciences and Technology, 1974

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Small-Business Owner; Real Estate Consultant

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: State Senator, 2007 to present; Representative, Montana House of Representatives, 1998-2006; Republican Leader, state House, 2005; Legislative Representative, Families Achieving Independence in Montana Statewide Advisory Council

MILITARY SERVICE: None.

ORGANIZATIONS: Chair, Mayfair, 1998; Board Member, Midland Empire Pachyderm Club; Montana Republican Party; Advisory Board, Montana State University-Billings School of Business; Rotary Club International; Parish Council, St. Thomas Church; Member, St. Vincent DePaul Store Committee.
CAMPAIGN WEB SITE: www.roybrownformontana.com

For Governor: Brian Schweitzer

DEMOCRAT
AGE: 53
BIRTHPLACE: Havre, Mont.
HOME CITY: Whitefish, Mont.
FAMILY: Wife, Nancy, three children
EDUCATION: M.S., Soil Science, Montana State University, 1980: B.S., International Agronomy, Colorado State University, 1978
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Farmer/Rancher, Former International Irrigation Developer
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: Governor, State of Montana, 2004-present; Candidate, U.S Senate, 2000; Member, National Drought Task Force, 1999; Member, U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Committee, 1993-1999; Member, Montana Rural Development Partnership Board, 1996
MILITARY SERVICE: None
CAMPAIGN WEB SITE: brianschweitzer.com

For Attorney General: Tim Fox

REPUBLICAN

AGE: 51
BIRTHPLACE: Hardin, Mont.
HOME CITY: Clancy, Mont.
FAMILY: Wife, Karen, four children

PROFESSONAL EXPERIENCE: Attorney at Gough, Shanahan, Johnson & Waterman law firm in Helena, 2003-present; Vice President and Legal Counsel at Mountain West Bank, 1999-2003; Attorney for the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, 1998-1999; Private practice, 1993-1996; Environmental Coordinator, Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation, 1990-1993; Attorney with Moulton, Bellingham and Longo Law Firm in Billings, 1988-1990
EDUCATION: B.A., geology, University of Montana, 1981; J.D., University of Montana School of Law, 1987
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: No elective office. Assisted Marc Racicot in his 1995 re-election bid; Appointed by Gov. Judy Martz to serve on the Montana State Banking Board
MILITARY SERVICE: None
ORGANIZATIONS: Montana Historical Society, Carroll College Saints Athletic Association, Board of Directors of a faith-based K-12 school, Board of Directors of housing projects for low income and disabled people in Billings, Board of Directors of Billings and Helena Symphony Orchestras, The Florence Crittenton Home

CAMPAIGN WEB SITE: http://www.timfox4ag.com/