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Denise Baum

Democratic · Montana · 2026 · Incumbent

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Montana House District 45Montana · 2026Yellowstone County sample ballot

Top priorities

  • Restoring funding to the Department of Public Health and Human Services

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Baum retired in 2024 from the Billings Police Department after 21 years of service, including 15 years as a detective in the Investigations Division focused on crimes against children, per the campaign site. She currently serves on the Legislature's Transportation Committee, per the campaign site.

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