Denise Juneau launches campaign for Montana's U.S. House seat

[LiberalArkie]

BOZEMAN -
A woman is taking a swing at representing Montana in US Congress, Which is something that hasn't been accomplished in more than 70 years. Montana's superintendent for public instruction, Denise Juneau, announces today she will be running for the u-s house in next year’s election. Many people are calling Denise Juneau's campaign announcement a historical move.

"Two things that define us demographically and for which we have not had... You know we don't look in congress like we look here, is having a woman and an American Indian representative," said Franke Wilmer, a political science professor at MSU.

It's been nearly 18 years since a democrat held the congressional seat for Montana, and more than 70 years since a woman did so.

"We have only had one woman ever represent Montana in the senate or the US house and it was the same woman. She served two terms. So given our history, and the fact that half the population is women, I think it's a great move," said Wilmer.



http://www.kulr8.com/story/30441272/denise-juneau-announces-run-for-congress