Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018: Montana campaign finance

In 2018, Barbara Bessette ran for House District No. 24 as a Democratic candidate. This page holds the money reported for that candidacy only. Barbara Bessette's other candidacies are listed on Barbara Bessette's candidate record. Data through 2026-09-30.

This candidacy (House District No. 24, 2018) on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/profiles/candidate/15214

Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018: summary of money reported, data through 2026-09-30

Figure Amount Lines
Contributions received in cash, net of refunds $12,400.01 176
Contributions received in cash, as filed $12,420.01
Refunded to contributors $20.00
In-kind contributions (goods and services, not cash) $599.34
Other receipts (not contributions) $0.99 1
Expenditures, net of refunds received $11,842.64 144
Expenditures, as filed $11,862.64
Debts and loans still owed $248.59 9

Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018: $12,400.01 in cash contributions, net of refunds, plus $599.34 given in kind; $11,842.64 spent; $248.59 still owed. Data through 2026-09-30.

Totals above are net of refunds, and so are the largest-contributor amounts below, with the as-filed and refunded figures shown beside any row that was refunded. The line-by-line contribution rows are as filed, before any refund.

These figures are for Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018. These figures follow the same rules as the public campaign finance site, because they come from it. Only filed reports count. Money a campaign moves between its own accounts is left out, because it is not new money. The contribution figure is cash, as on the state's Cash Summary, and goods and services given in kind are reported beside it, never inside it. Refunds paid back to contributors are subtracted. Other receipts are interest, rebates and similar receipts, not donations. A debt is money still owed, not money spent, and a loan repaid in full is not listed as owed.

Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018: where the money came from, data through 2026-09-30

Contributions to Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018 from Montana addresses as filed: at least $11,907.36 (146 contributors). From out-of-state addresses as filed: at least $620.00 (9 contributors). The candidate's own money: $471.99. Address as reported by the filer; not verified. Amounts are net of refunds and cover every contributor, not only those listed below.

Where from Amount, net of refunds Contributors
Montana addresses as filed $11,907.36 146
Out-of-state addresses as filed $620.00 9
The candidate's own money $471.99 1

Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018: money by year, data through 2026-09-30

Year Contributions, net of refunds In-kind Spent Still owed Contribution lines
2017 $0.00 $0.00 $5.94 $0.00 0
2018 $12,400.01 $599.34 $11,836.70 $248.59 176

Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018: largest contributors, rows 1 to 25 of 50, data through 2026-09-30

Contributor From Given, net of refunds Refunded Of which in-kind Contributions
Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018: largest contributors, rows 1 to 25 of 50, data through 2026-09-30
Barbara Bessette (the candidate's own money) Great Falls, MT $471.99 $46.99 2
James Ford Great Falls, MT $360.00 2
Teton County Democrats Choteau, MT $250.00 1
Thomas Risberg Great Falls, MT $180.00 $20.00 1
Randy Knowles Great Falls, MT $180.00 1
John Hayes Great Falls, MT $180.00 1
Patti Sweeney Belt, MT $180.00 1
Margaret Shea Missoula, MT $180.00 2
Benjamin Graybill Great Falls, MT $180.00 1
John Heilman Bozeman, MT $180.00 4
Megan Hull Washington, DC $180.00 1
Nancy De Pastino Missoula, MT $180.00 1
Treasure State PAC Missoula, MT $180.00 1
Bruce Enott Great Falls, MT $180.00 1
Young democrats of Montana DBA Big Sky Democrats Helena, MT $180.00 1
Linda Donovan Great Falls, MT $180.00 1
Lynn Allison Great Falls, MT $180.00 1
Cascade County Democrats - Cash Great Falls, MT $180.00 1
Jacob Bachmeier Havre, MT $180.00 1
Abby Thompson Great Falls, MT $180.00 1
Tom Heisler Great Falls, MT $180.00 1
Jean Price Great Falls, MT $180.00 1
Leesha Ford Great Falls, MT $180.00 1
Joshua Racki Great Falls, MT $180.00 3
Blue Cross Blue Shield Chicago, IL $180.00 1

Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018: largest contributors, rows 26 to 50 of 50, data through 2026-09-30

Contributor From Given, net of refunds Refunded Of which in-kind Contributions
Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018: largest contributors, rows 26 to 50 of 50, data through 2026-09-30
Michelle Koppany Great Falls, MT $180.00 $80.00 2
Elfie Neber Great Falls, MT $180.00 2
LIAM MORRISON GREAT FALLS, MT $180.00 3
Karissa Procopio Great Falls, MT $180.00 1
Bryce Bennett Missoula, MT $180.00 1
Montanans Working Together Missoula, MT $180.00 1
POLLY BARTOLETTI GREAT FALLS, MT $175.00 1
Deljean Wadsworth Great Falls, MT $175.00 2
CAROL'S LIST Missoula, MT $164.81 $164.81 3
Randall Gray Great Falls, MT $150.00 1
Teri White Shelby, MT $150.00 2
Diana D. Agre Conrad, MT $150.00 1
Cathy Bessette Great Falls, MT $150.00 1
Nancy Zadick Great Falls, MT $125.00 1
Montana Conservation Voters Fund Billings, MT $108.55 $108.55 1
Doug Palagi Great Falls, MT $100.00 1
Donna Stebbins Great Falls, MT $100.00 1
Clyde Byerly Great Falls, MT $100.00 1
Gary Franklin Great Falls, MT $100.00 1
Patty Holmes- Myers Great Falls, MT $100.00 1
Nancy Anderson Great Falls, MT $100.00 1
Carol Byerly Great Falls, MT $100.00 1
MITCH TROPILA GREAT FALLS, MT $100.00 1
Barbara Watson Great Falls, MT $100.00 1
MOFFIE FUNK Helena, MT $100.00 1

The 50 largest of 156 contributors are shown.

Where a campaign refunded part of a contribution, the refund is subtracted: "Given, net of refunds" is what the contributor gave minus what was paid back, and "Refunded" is the amount paid back. The filing itself shows the gross contribution. A refund is matched to a contributor by identity, because the record does not link a refund to the contribution it returns, so a refund under an unmerged spelling stays unmatched and that contributor's figure stays gross.

A candidate may put unlimited personal money into their own campaign in Montana. Self-funding is not a limit breach and is marked above only so it is not misread as an outside donation.

Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018: largest payments made, rows 1 to 25 of 50, data through 2026-09-30

Paid to Total Payments
Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018: largest payments made, rows 1 to 25 of 50, data through 2026-09-30
Thomas Printing $2,222.06 6
Luke Duran $675.00 1
Signrocket.com $561.00 1
Sign Rocket $526.00 1
Speaking Socially Media Management $500.00 1
USPS $266.00 4
Montana Democratic Party $265.00 2
MTS Mailing Service $253.26 3
Sams Club $237.25 4
Walmart $222.97 7
Walmart $219.96 6
James Ford $180.00 1
Act Blue $127.77 40
Vista Printing $116.40 3
MDLCC $100.00 1
David Arends $92.96 1
Diana D. Agre $73.38 1
Rikki's Pizza and Pasta $72.54 1
Hill County Democratic Central Committee $70.00 1
carey monahan $70.00 1
O'Haire Motor Inn $55.00 1
Double G Engraving $52.50 2
Cascade County Democrats - Cash $50.00 1
Amigo Lounge $48.94 2
Panda Express $44.70 2

Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018: largest payments made, rows 26 to 50 of 50, data through 2026-09-30

Paid to Total Payments
Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018: largest payments made, rows 26 to 50 of 50, data through 2026-09-30
Great Falls Park and Rec $37.38 2
Dollar Tree $34.00 2
Target $32.99 2
Schultes $27.68 4
Walmart $24.53 1
Town Pump $23.02 3
Fire Pizza $23.00 1
Good Time Charlies $22.25 1
Vista Print $21.48 1
Teton County Democrats $20.00 1
ACLU MT $20.00 1
Thomas Risberg $20.00 1
Montana Secretary of State $15.00 1
Crown Trophy $12.00 1
NORTH 40 OUTFITTERS $10.19 3
Morning Light Coffee $9.60 2
Morning Light Coffe $9.15 1
Enbar $8.85 1
Belt Valley Bank $8.25 2
Dairy Queen $8.08 1
Staples $8.00 1
Yogurt City $7.93 1
Crossroads Coffee $7.48 1
Dollar Tree $5.00 1
Dollar Tree $5.00 1

The 50 largest of 53 payees are shown.

Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018: debts and loans still owed, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-09-30

Owed to Still owed Lines
Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018: debts and loans still owed, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-09-30
MTS Mailing Service $248.59 5

Every contribution, itemized from $1 up, as filed, from filed reports. These are the gross contribution lines. A refund is a separate payment and does not appear here.

Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018: every contribution as filed, rows 1 to 25 of 176, data through 2026-09-30

Date Contributor From Amount
Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018: every contribution as filed, rows 1 to 25 of 176, data through 2026-09-30
2018-02-01 Barbara Bessette Great Falls, MT $425.00
2018-04-03 Blue Cross Blue Shield Chicago, IL $180.00
2018-04-14 CAROL'S LIST Missoula, MT $56.81
2018-05-04 Abby Thompson Great Falls, MT $180.00
2018-05-04 Karla Egan Great Falls, MT $50.00
2018-05-04 Jamie Marrell Great Falls, MT $20.00
2018-05-04 carey monahan Conrad, MT $25.00
2018-05-04 Carol Nelson Shelby, MT $50.00
2018-05-04 Joslin Knighstep Great Falls, MT $55.00
2018-05-04 Tom Heisler Great Falls, MT $180.00
2018-05-04 Camille Consolvo Great Falls, MT $40.00
2018-05-04 Gerry Jenning Great Falls, MT $50.00
2018-05-04 JUDY BYRNE Great Falls, MT $25.00
2018-05-04 TERRI NELSON Great Falls, MT $50.00
2018-05-04 David Steele Clancy, MT $100.00
2018-05-04 Teri White Shelby, MT $100.00
2018-05-04 Jean Price Great Falls, MT $180.00
2018-05-04 Patti Sweeney Belt, MT $180.00
2018-05-04 SARAH SUTTON PENSACOLA, FL $100.00
2018-05-04 Margaret Shea Missoula, MT $100.00
2018-05-04 ANNIE EDWARDS LINDSAY, MT $50.00
2018-05-04 Jennifer Allen Kalispell, MT $75.00
2018-05-04 Briane Wadsworth Great Falls, MT $100.00
2018-05-04 Thad White Havre, MT $45.00
2018-05-04 Ardythe Bessette Great Falls, MT $32.99

Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018: every contribution as filed, rows 26 to 50 of 176, data through 2026-09-30

Date Contributor From Amount
Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018: every contribution as filed, rows 26 to 50 of 176, data through 2026-09-30
2018-05-04 Bonnie Huestis Ulm, MT $100.00
2018-05-04 Jobeth Blair Whitefish, MT $50.00
2018-05-04 Leesha Ford Great Falls, MT $180.00
2018-05-04 Joshua Racki Great Falls, MT $50.00
2018-05-04 Leah Schmirler Great Falls, MT $20.00
2018-05-04 Lisa Hardiman Great Falls, MT $20.00
2018-05-04 Diana D. Agre Conrad, MT $150.00
2018-05-04 James Ford Great Falls, MT $180.00
2018-05-04 Carol Juneau Great Falls, MT $50.00
2018-05-04 Kenneth Linn Great Falls, MT $20.00
2018-05-04 Kim Martinelli Dillon, MT $25.00
2018-05-06 Lora Wier Choteau, MT $40.00
2018-05-06 Vicki Turner Helena, MT $50.00
2018-05-06 Lynn Allison Great Falls, MT $180.00
2018-05-06 John Heilman Bozeman, MT $80.00
2018-05-06 POLLY BARTOLETTI GREAT FALLS, MT $175.00
2018-05-06 Staci Bechard GREAT FALLS, MT $20.00
2018-05-06 Quinton Schinton Conrad, MT $10.00
2018-05-06 Name not recorded $46.99
2018-05-06 Beth Morrison Great Falls, MT $96.00
2018-05-07 MITCH TROPILA GREAT FALLS, MT $100.00
2018-05-23 Cathy Bessette Great Falls, MT $150.00
2018-05-23 Michelle Koppany Great Falls, MT $100.00
2018-05-25 Jacob Bachmeier Havre, MT $180.00
2018-05-25 Nancy Anderson Great Falls, MT $100.00

Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018: every contribution as filed, rows 51 to 75 of 176, data through 2026-09-30

Date Contributor From Amount
Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018: every contribution as filed, rows 51 to 75 of 176, data through 2026-09-30
2018-05-29 Janine Hansen Bozeman, MT $25.00
2018-05-29 Kevin Majewski Highland Park, NJ $50.00
2018-05-29 Cheri VanGorden Havre, MT $50.00
2018-05-29 Sharon Patton-Griffon Great Falls, MT $25.00
2018-05-29 Celia Blewitt Great Falls, MT $50.00
2018-05-29 Elfie Neber Great Falls, MT $100.00
2018-05-29 David Arends Conrad, MT $25.00
2018-05-29 Joslin Knighstep Great Falls, MT $25.00
2018-05-29 Joshua Racki Great Falls, MT $50.00
2018-05-29 John Heilman Bozeman, MT $20.00
2018-05-29 Teri White Shelby, MT $50.00
2018-05-29 LIAM MORRISON GREAT FALLS, MT $50.00
2018-05-29 James Ford GREAT FALLS, MT $180.00
2018-05-29 Wayne Kelsay Great Falls, MT $40.00
2018-06-04 Kim Woeste Billings, MT $100.00
2018-06-20 LIAM MORRISON GREAT FALLS, MT $50.00
2018-06-20 John Heilman Bozeman, MT $20.00
2018-06-20 Anders Blewett Great Falls, MT $50.00
2018-06-20 Lisa Hardiman Great Falls, MT $60.00
2018-06-20 Kevin Sandoval Helena, MT $25.00
2018-06-20 Nancy De Pastino Missoula, MT $180.00
2018-06-20 Chris Rice Great Falls, MT $50.01
2018-06-20 Kate Faulkner Tracy, CA $50.00
2018-06-20 Sheila Rice Great Falls, MT $25.00
2018-07-12 Montanans Working Together Missoula, MT $180.00

Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018: every contribution as filed, rows 76 to 100 of 176, data through 2026-09-30

Date Contributor From Amount
Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018: every contribution as filed, rows 76 to 100 of 176, data through 2026-09-30
2018-07-17 Montana Conservation Voters Fund Billings, MT $108.55
2018-08-06 Teton County Democrats Choteau, MT $250.00
2018-08-07 Cascade County Democrats - Cash Great Falls, MT $180.00
2018-08-21 Treasure State PAC Missoula, MT $180.00
2018-09-12 Young democrats of Montana DBA Big Sky Democrats Helena, MT $180.00
2018-09-17 CAROL'S LIST Missoula, MT $40.00
2018-10-07 Carol Bronson GREAT FALLS, MT $50.00
2018-10-07 Andrea Blewett Great Falls, MT $50.00
2018-10-07 Randall Gray Great Falls, MT $150.00
2018-10-07 Sandra Smith Great Falls, MT $15.00
2018-10-07 Maureen Foster Great Falls, MT $10.00
2018-10-07 Nobby Johnson Great Falls, MT $50.00
2018-10-07 Carol Byerly Great Falls, MT $100.00
2018-10-07 Clyde Byerly Great Falls, MT $100.00
2018-10-07 Paula Evitts Great Falls, MT $10.00
2018-10-07 Susan Colvin Great Falls, MT $25.00
2018-10-07 Stephen Bennetts Great Falls, MT $50.00
2018-10-07 Helen McLeavy Great Falls, MT $25.00
2018-10-07 Arlyne Reichert Great Falls, MT $25.00
2018-10-07 John Hayes Great Falls, MT $180.00
2018-10-07 Leah Schmirler Great Falls, MT $25.00
2018-10-07 LIAM MORRISON GREAT FALLS, MT $80.00
2018-10-07 Patty Holmes- Myers Great Falls, MT $100.00
2018-10-07 John Heilman Bozeman, MT $60.00
2018-10-07 Margaret Shea Missoula, MT $80.00

Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018: every contribution as filed, rows 101 to 125 of 176, data through 2026-09-30

Date Contributor From Amount
Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018: every contribution as filed, rows 101 to 125 of 176, data through 2026-09-30
2018-10-07 Gary Franklin Great Falls, MT $100.00
2018-10-07 Deb Kottel Great Falls, MT $50.00
2018-10-07 Benjamin Graybill Great Falls, MT $180.00
2018-10-07 Laurie Glover Great Falls, MT $50.00
2018-10-07 Linda Donovan Great Falls, MT $180.00
2018-10-07 Darla Dillabough Great Falls, MT $20.00
2018-10-07 Mark Good Great Falls, MT $40.00
2018-10-07 MOFFIE FUNK Helena, MT $100.00
2018-10-07 Patrick McKittrick Great Falls, MT $75.00
2018-10-07 Donna Stebbins Great Falls, MT $100.00
2018-10-07 Nancy Zadick Great Falls, MT $125.00
2018-10-07 Nancy Walters Great Falls, MT $20.00
2018-10-07 CHERYL ULMER Great Falls, MT $50.00
2018-10-07 Jane Weber Great Falls, MT $30.00
2018-10-07 Jim Weber Great Falls, MT $30.00
2018-10-07 Bruce Enott Great Falls, MT $180.00
2018-10-07 Doug Palagi Great Falls, MT $100.00
2018-10-07 Brad Watson Great Falls, MT $100.00
2018-10-07 Teddy Roe Billings, MT $50.00
2018-10-07 Margaret O'Leary Great Falls, MT $50.00
2018-10-07 Jeanine Roadhouse Austin, TX $35.00
2018-10-07 JEDEDIAH BARTON Billings, MT $10.00
2018-10-07 Barbara Gwynn Great Falls, MT $20.00
2018-10-07 CASEY JESSEE HELENA, MT $100.00
2018-10-07 Judith Perlson ALGONQUIN, IL $20.00

Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018: every contribution as filed, rows 126 to 150 of 176, data through 2026-09-30

Date Contributor From Amount
Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018: every contribution as filed, rows 126 to 150 of 176, data through 2026-09-30
2018-10-07 Carol Bruderer Helena, MT $25.00
2018-10-07 PAMELA MOWER KALISPELL, MT $35.00
2018-10-07 SHANNON WILSON Great Falls, MT $50.00
2018-10-07 Alice Klundt Great Falls, MT $25.00
2018-10-07 Mimi Grant Great Falls, MT $25.00
2018-10-07 Marvin Anderson Great Falls, MT $50.00
2018-10-07 K JANE DUNCAN Missoula, MT $20.00
2018-10-07 Richard Guza Butte, MT $35.00
2018-10-07 Jill Baker GREAT FALLS, MT $25.00
2018-10-07 Shirley Tankik Great Falls, MT $25.00
2018-10-07 Mercedes Brown Great Falls, MT $25.00
2018-10-07 Harriet Febach Kalispell, MT $50.00
2018-10-07 Deljean Wadsworth Great Falls, MT $100.00
2018-10-07 Ann Boettcher Great Falls, MT $50.00
2018-10-07 Richard Harrison Great Falls, MT $25.00
2018-10-07 Bryon Williams Hamilton, MT $100.00
2018-10-07 Barbara Watson Great Falls, MT $100.00
2018-10-07 Nate Hicks Great Falls, MT $25.00
2018-10-07 Randy Knowles Great Falls, MT $180.00
2018-10-07 Karissa Procopio Great Falls, MT $180.00
2018-10-07 Jim Armstrong Great Falls, MT $30.00
2018-10-07 Bryce Bennett Missoula, MT $180.00
2018-10-07 James & Lucretia Humphrey Great Falls, MT $25.00
2018-10-07 John Tilton Great Falls, MT $40.00
2018-10-07 ELAINE SCHOYEN Great Falls, MT $50.00

Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018: every contribution as filed, rows 151 to 175 of 176, data through 2026-09-30

Date Contributor From Amount
Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018: every contribution as filed, rows 151 to 175 of 176, data through 2026-09-30
2018-10-07 John Stephenson-Love Great Falls, MT $50.00
2018-10-08 Michael Farrell Great Falls, MT $40.00
2018-10-08 Dory Waid Great Falls, MT $40.00
2018-10-19 Heidi Gibson Great Falls, MT $20.00
2018-10-22 CAROL'S LIST Missoula, MT $68.00
2018-10-26 TIM DALLACQUA GREAT FALLS, MT $20.00
2018-10-26 Elfie Neber Great Falls, MT $80.00
2018-10-26 Coleen Smith Helena, MT $50.00
2018-10-26 Deljean Wadsworth Great Falls, MT $75.00
2018-10-26 DIANA FULLER BANNER, IL $2.00
2018-10-26 Beth Gaiennie Great Falls, MT $25.00
2018-10-26 TIM HODGES GREAT FALLS, MT $25.00
2018-10-26 Patricia Kemp HELENA, MT $50.00
2018-10-26 Megan Hull Washington, DC $180.00
2018-10-26 MERITA BUSHI CHICAGO, IL $3.00
2018-10-26 Joshua Racki Great Falls, MT $80.00
2018-10-26 Thomas Risberg Great Falls, MT $200.00
2018-10-26 Jonathan Sandrolini Great Falls, MT $100.00
2018-10-26 Mitch Tropilla Great Falls, MT $35.00
2018-10-26 Grace Lacy Great Falls, MT $50.00
2018-10-29 Karla Egan Great Falls, MT $25.00
2018-11-26 Phoebe Marcinek Great Falls, MT $50.00
2018-11-26 Earl Sheldon Great Falls, MT $50.00
2018-11-26 Muriel Moretti Great Falls, MT $30.00
2018-11-26 Nancy Owens Basin, MT $25.00

Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018: every contribution as filed, rows 176 to 176 of 176, data through 2026-09-30

Date Contributor From Amount
Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018: every contribution as filed, rows 176 to 176 of 176, data through 2026-09-30
2018-11-26 Michelle Koppany Great Falls, MT $80.00

What this record does not say about Barbara Bessette, House District No. 24, 2018, data through 2026-09-30

It does not say whether Barbara Bessette won. CERS records candidacies and money, not results. Contribution totals are floors, not exact figures: the same real person or business can appear in the record more than once under spelling variants, and merging those into single identities is ongoing work. A total means "at least this much".