Shannon Maness

Shannon Maness is a candidate for State Representative District 70 Primary Election in 2026 in Montana State House District 70, Montana.

Incumbent Member of the Montana House of Representatives, District 70 in Dillon, MT

Also running: Kobi Craddock.

Shannon Maness is an incumbent Republican State Representative for Montana's House District 70. A 48-year-old father of two, he moved to Montana in 2010 after graduating from the University of Georgia. He has a diverse background, including roles from cutting horse trainer to hunting guide, and actively serves his community on the Dillon Elementary School Board and with the Beaverhead County Republican Central Committee. Maness believes life begins at conception and advocates for protecting it. He supports responsible gun use and defending Second Amendment rights, while also championing educational choices like charter schools and trade school programs to fill workforce needs and create career paths in Montana. He aims to establish laws that protect families and offer opportunities to thrive.