Sen. Ellie Boldman

Seventh-session Democrat from Missoula

Representing Senate District 47

Southeast Missoula, Clinton

406-218-9608 • Ellie.Boldman@legmt.gov

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Boldman previously served in the Montana Senate in 2021 and 2023, as well as the House in 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017.

Montana Free Press coverage

📰 2025 Legislature

Missoula state senator pleads guilty to DUI

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Committee assignments

Senate Finance and Claims

Senate Local Government

Senate Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation - Vice-chair

Senate Rules

Joint Appropriations Section F — Long-Range Planning

Bills sponsored

📋 SB 243: Amend zoning regulations to allow taller buildings Ellie Boldman (D)📃 Bill text	✅1st Cmte. ✅Senate ✅House ✴️Reconcil. ⚪️Gov.
📋 SB 271: Remove prohibition on certain compensation for collegiate student-athlete's name/image/likeness Ellie Boldman (D)📃 Bill text	✅1st Cmte. ✅Senate ✅House ✴️Gov.
📋 SB 417: Generally revise laws relating to insurance coverage relating to obesity prevention Ellie Boldman (D)📃 Bill text 💵 Fiscal note	❌1st Cmte. ⚪️Senate ⚪️House ⚪️Gov.
📋 SB 418: Generally revise laws relating to home based businesses Ellie Boldman (D)📃 Bill text 💵 Fiscal note	✅1st Cmte. ✅Senate ❌House ⚪️Gov.
📋 SB 419: Revising pension laws related to service credit for legislative members Ellie Boldman (D)📃 Bill text 💵 Fiscal note	❌1st Cmte. ⚪️Senate ⚪️House ⚪️Gov.
📋 SB 420: Limit local government fees for children's use of parks Ellie Boldman (D)📃 Bill text	✅1st Cmte. ✅Senate ❌House ⚪️Gov.
📋 SB 421: Require the refund of certain residential lease application fees Ellie Boldman (D)📃 Bill text	❌1st Cmte. ⚪️Senate ⚪️House ⚪️Gov.
📋 SB 422: Generally revise laws relating to insurance coverage relating to cancer Ellie Boldman (D)📃 Bill text 💵 Fiscal note	✅1st Cmte. ✅Senate ✅House ✴️Reconcil. ⚪️Gov.
📋 SB 423: Generally revise the route of the Lewis and Clark Highway Ellie Boldman (D)📃 Bill text 💵 Fiscal note	❌1st Cmte. ⚪️Senate ⚪️House ⚪️Gov.
📋 SB 424: Revising the disabled veteran property tax assistance program Ellie Boldman (D)📃 Bill text 💵 Fiscal note	✅1st Cmte. ✅Senate ✴️House ⚪️Gov.

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Floor vote statistics

Calculations based on 1,930 Senate floor votes in 2025 involving bills.

🥇 82%

of votes cast on winning side

Average for Senate Democrats is 78%.

🔴 71%

of votes cast on side taken by most Republicans

Average for Senate Democrats is 68%.

🔵 95%

of votes cast on side taken by most Democrats

Average for Senate Democrats is 93%.

Boldman has been marked absent or excused for 10 votes. Average for Senate lawmakers is 21.0.

SD 47 election results

Last in-cycle for Senate election in 2024. House seats are elected every two years, Senate seats every four.

General election vote, 2024

Won by 18% (2,372 votes)

Party primary vote, 2024

Ran unopposed

Governor vote in district, 2024

Won by 21% (2,944 votes)

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