FRANKE WILMER FOR UNITED STATES CONGRESS

Montana State Rep. Franke Wilmer is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress.

FRANKE SUPPORTS MONTANA'S WORKING FAMILIES

Franke Wilmer knows that creating family wage paying jobs for its citizens is the key to Montana's future success.

SUPPORTING AMERICA'S VETERANS & SOLDIERS

Franke is a leader on Veterans' issues and the Vietnam Veterans of America Montana Council selected Franke as "2011 Legislator of the Year."

FRANKE STRONGLY SUPPORTS AMERICA'S FIRST RESPONDERS

Franke Wilmer knows that America's Homeland Security must always be a top priority.

FRANKE SPEAKING WITH VOTERS

Franke Wilmer speaking with voters at a local diner in Bozeman, Montana.

FRANKE DISCUSSING ISSUES AT A HOUSE PARTY

Franke is known for fighting for the issues Montanans care about.

FRANKE STRONGLY SUPPORTS PUBLIC EDUCATION

Franke Wilmer is a strong supporter of Public Education and a proud member of the Montana Education Association – Montana Federation of Teachers.

Franke Wilmer for U.S. Congress
Latest Campaign News & Updates

March 29th, 2012 | SALON.COM

Franke Wilmer is a Congressional Challenger very worth supporting

Glenn Greenwald recently wrote an article for Salon.com that highlighted Franke Wilmer as one of three congressional candidates that are "genuinely exciting and viable, and thus very much worthy of attention and support." Click below to read the entire article on Salon.com.

Endorsements

"I am confident that Franke will be an outstanding representative in Congress for all of the people of Montana. She is thoughtful, smart, hard-working, and fair-minded. Franke is the Democrats best candidate to take back Montana's congressional seat."

Dorothy Eck
Former State Senator from Bozeman, 1972 Constitutional Delegate & former state president of the League of Women's Voters

"Franke Wilmer is smart, hard working, and dedicated to moving Montana forward. I have served with her during the last 6 years in the state legislature. I have seen first-hand her determination to advance Montana's working families. As Speaker Pro Tem during the 2009 legislative session she led well during somewhat difficult times. She will make a great U.S. representative, and deserves your vote."

Mike Phillips
State Representative
House District 66
Bozeman

Campaign News

March 26 , 2012 | Democracy For America

Democracy for America Endorses Franke

Today Democracy for America (DFA) endorsed Franke Wilmer for Congress. Wilmer has a strong progressive record in Montana as a state legislator for Montana’s 64th district.

"Franke is the kind of woman Montanan’s should send to Washington,” said Jim Dean, Chair of DFA. “She’s always been a fighter for middle class Montanans and understands that we can’t dismantle programs that made this country great. Her candidacy will bring a true progressive to Washington representing the needs of her state.”

March 12th , 2012 | AFSCME

AFSCME Endorses Franke Wilmer

HELENA – The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 9 and their 59 locals and 1,800 members in Montana along with AFSCME International that represents 1.6 million workers have endorsed Franke Wilmer for U.S. Congress.

February, 26th , 2012 | MSNBC

Wilmer Appears on Rev. Al Sharpton's Program

Montana’s top judge, Richard Cebull has been criticized for sending a racist email about President Obama. He’s scheduled to return to the bench tomorrow. State Rep. Frankie Willmer and Joe Madison join Politics Nation to discuss.

February 22nd , 2012 | Montana

Franke WIlmer Files for U.S. House Seat

HELENA -- Democratic state Rep. Franke Wilmer of Bozeman filed for the U.S. House seat Wednesday with a commitment to fight for giving people a fair chance to achieve the American dream.

"I think we've got a lot of work to do," she said. "I think we need someone in Congress who understands that we're all in this together. We have to rebuild our economy. We have to rebuild and restore the American dream."

February 3rd , 2012 | Montana

MPEA Endorses Franke Wilmer

The Montana Public Employee Association has endorsed Franke Wilmer for U.S. Congress. The MPEA, which has over 7,500 members, represents state, city council, and school district employees. "I have stood up for public employees, including firefighters and teachers, in the legislature, and I am proud and honored to have MPEA's endorsement. I look forward to working with them throughout my campaign and appreciate their support."