MICHAEL EISENHAUER
Independent candidate for U.S. House in Montana's 2nd District. A retired Army colonel, physician, and healthcare strategist running to break the two-party duopoly — answerable to Montanans, not the party bosses.
Operational Background
The Case for Independence
"Both parties create significant barriers against Independent candidates because they know how dysfunctional they themselves really are, and take comfort hiding behind their current duopoly."
The Core Problem
"Both parties take comfort hiding behind their current duopoly."
Michael Eisenhauer · U.S. Army Veteran · Montana
Where He Stands
Priorities for Montana's 2nd District
Affordability & Wages
Confronting stagnant wages and the generational wealth gap with economic policy that keeps more of Montana's earnings in Montana.
Rural Health Care
Stabilizing Montana's rural healthcare facilities and integrating veteran housing with the social services rural communities depend on.
Open Primaries & Reform
Dismantling ballot-access barriers against independents and championing Montana's 2028 open-primary initiative.
The Race
Why It Matters
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Real representation for Montana's 2nd — answerable to Montanans, not party leadership.
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A retired Army colonel and physician's judgment on health care, rural communities, and veterans issues.
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An independent free of both parties — focused on affordability, rural health, and open primaries.
The Opportunity
Montana's 2nd District keeps getting the same two-party matchup. Michael offers an independent-veteran alternative — a physician and retired colonel who owes nothing to either party machine.