Raph Graybill

Erin Farris-Olsen will make Montana better.

In the Democratic primary for Senate District 41, I am proud to recommend Erin Farris-Olsen.

To borrow an analogy from track and field season in Montana, Erin is the leader who will “explode off the blocks” in the Capitol. She possesses the rare ability to master complex rules, build meaningful coalitions, and lead from day one.

While she has been a dear friend for years, I saw her political leadership and tenacity firsthand during the 2024 election. Erin took on a challenge no one else would: running for Clerk of the Montana Supreme Court. She campaigned with intelligence, creativity, and deep humanity. Since then, she has stayed in the trenches as a Montana State Senate aide, successfully helping to defeat some of the most extreme legislative proposals despite lopsided majorities favoring the other party.

That is the grit and experience Democrats need in a Senator. Erin is a future standout who will make our party proud and our state better. We need her leadership in the Capitol, and I urge my fellow Democrats to cast their vote for her in the upcoming primary.