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Bob Phalen OppScore Rating: +3.55

Bob Phalen is a Republican State Senate representative for Montana district 17 and holds an OppScore of +3.55. OppScore is a nonpartisan political rating system that scores politicians from -5.00 to +5.00 across the Five Points of Opportunity, using published voting records and public disclosures.

Bob Phalen is a Republican state senator representing Montana District 17 since January 2025. A U.S. Navy veteran and longtime eastern Montana resident, he previously served in the state House and works as a mechanic, farmer, and rancher. His record emphasizes conservative priorities on taxes, elections, and state sovereignty.

Bob Phalen rating summary

• Party: Republican
• Office: State Senate
• State: Montana
• District: 17
• OppScore: +3.55 on a -5.00 to +5.00 scale
• Score basis: Partial record, documented on 18 of 44 scored questions

What is on this profile

• Five Points of Opportunity score breakdown
• Voting record and legislative history
• Campaign finance and donor disclosures
• Dirt Alerts and accountability reporting
• Score trend over time

Primary sources

• Official website
• Ballotpedia profile

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