Ryan Busse

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Ryan Busse
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Busse in 2024
Born
Ryan Dean Busse

(1970-02-17) February 17, 1970 (age 56)
Omaha, Nebraska
Education Bethany College (Kansas) (PS, Bachelor of History)
Political party Democratic
Spouse
Sara Busse
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(m. 2001)​
Children2
Website Campaign Website

Ryan Dean Busse (born February 17, 1970), is an American businessman, author, and politician. [1] Busse worked for Kimber Manufacturing from 1995 until 2020, rising the ranks until he became their Vice President of Sales. [2] In 2021, Busse wrote and released a book titled Gunfight: My Battle Against the Industry that Radicalized America. [3] A member of the Democratic Party, Busse ran for Governor of Montana in 2024, however he lost to incumbent Greg Gianforte. [4] He is currently seeking the Democratic nomination for the 2026 United States Representative Election in the 1st congressional district of Montana. [5]

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Early life

Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Busse grew up on a ranch in Kansas. In 1995, Busse moved to Kalispell, Montana to help start Kimber Manufacturing. In 2001 he married his wife, Sara Busse, with whom he has two sons. [6]

Political career

2024 Montana gubernatorial campaign

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2024 Montana Gubernatorial Election Results by County

On September 14, 2023, Busse declared his candidacy for the 2024 Montana Gubernatorial election. [7] Busse would win the 2024 Montana Democratic primary, defeating Jim Hunt, attorney and candidate for Montana's at-large congressional district in 2008. He secured 70.9% of the vote. In the gubernatorial election he was defeated by incumbent Republican governor, Greg Gianforte, winning 38.62% of the vote to Gianforte's 58.86%. [8]

2026 U.S. House campaign

On January 8, 2026, Busse announced that he would be challenging incumbent Republican U.S. Representative, Ryan Zinke, in the 2026 midterm elections. [9] To successfully win the Democratic primary he must defeat Russell Cleveland, Sam Forstag, and Matt Rains. On March 2, 2026, Zinke withdrew from the race, leaving an open Republican primary. RacetothWH.com rated the race as having gone from "Lean Republican" in February to "Tilt Republican" in March. [10]

References

  1. ↑ Jon, Kaiser. "Ryan Busse". Montana Free Press. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
  2. ↑ Newhart, Bob. "Giffords". Giffords. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  3. ↑ Howards, Karl. "Gunfight: My Battle Against the Industry That Radicalized America". Porchlight.
  4. ↑ Howards, Karl (March 5, 2026). "Montana Governor Results 2024" . Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  5. ↑ Howards, Karl. "Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen joins contest for Zinke's western U.S. House District seat". Montana Free Press.
  6. ↑ Newhart, Bob. "Giffords". Giffords. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  7. ↑ Seitz, Casen (March 6, 2025). "Former firearms executive Busse seeks Democratic nomination for Montana governor" . Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  8. ↑ Howards, Karl (March 5, 2026). "Montana Governor Results 2024" . Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  9. ↑ Johnson, Bradley (March 6, 2026). "Ryan Busse announces for western district House race, adding to crowded Democratic primary field" . Retrieved January 8, 2026.
  10. ↑ Seitz, Casen. "The 2026 House Forecast". Race To The WH.
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