ENDORSEMENTS

  • "Marquis Laude has been instrumental in the success of the Flathead County Sheriff's Posse program. He’s been volunteering for over 20 years and knows what it takes to keep our community safe. Personally, Marquis has been a friend for many years. I know him to be a man of integrity and someone who always does what he says he is going to do. He is conservative and works hard and dedicates his free time at the Sheriff’s Posse keeping our community safe. I can think of no better candidate to serve us in State Senate District 5 than Marquis Laude. I am honored to endorse him."

    - Brian Heino, Flathead County Sheriff

  • "I first met and began working with Marquis in 2010 as I joined the Fairgrounds staff and he was a volunteer member of Flathead County Posse and the Search & Rescue Organization. A natural leader with an immense background in security arrangements, our friendship and understanding grew over many fairground, business, and social events. During that time, he also grew his business, ISS, into an international organization with work around the world. His success and reputation is earned from trust, hard work, understanding, and interactions with people from all walks of life. A public servant at heart, Marquis is in a position to continue his community support and I endorse him without hesitation as your next Senator representing Montana Senate District 5."

    - Mark Campbell, Flathead County, Fairgrounds Manager, (retired) 2010-2021

  • "It is my pleasure and honor to write this letter in support of Mr. Marquis Laude who is running for State Senate District 5 for the state of Montana. As the Executive Director for the Friesian Horse Association of North America (FHANA), I have had the privilege of working with Mr. Laude in various capacities...Mr. Laude has continued to be a leader within the FHANA community and someone the leaders of FHANA can trust to handle any and all assignments asked of him...Mr. Laude continues to display professionalism, and follow a code of ethics which helps him be a person within our community that we can rely on. It is an honor to recommend Mr. Laude for this position."

    - Jason R. Tice Executive Director-FHANA

  • "I have had the privilege of knowing Marquis Laude through his involvement and participation with the Western States Sheriffs' Association (WSSA). For over 20 years, Marquis has attended and been a member of WSSA for each of those years as a volunteer for the Flathead County Sheriff's Office as a Reserve Deputy. Marquis brings honor, integrity, and dedication with everything he does. He cares about his community and is committed to keeping it safe and thriving. We are seeing the border crisis reach Montana and we need elected officials who will prioritize public safety. Marquis knows what it takes to keep our communities safe. As one of the longest-serving Sheriffs in Montana history, I don't make endorsements lightly, but I can tell you there is no one more qualified to serve in the State Senate than Marquis Laude. He has my full endorsement."

    - Tony Harbaugh, Custer County Sheriff, (Ret), Past President of Western States Sheriffs’ Association (WSSA)

  • “Marquis Laude is the only choice for Montana Senate District 5. His commitment to the Kalispell Community, success as a business leader, long-standing support for law enforcement, and overall professional, kind, intelligent, and thoughtful character make him the right choice for the position. I wholeheartedly endorse Marquis Laude and believe that he will bring positive and impactful change to the great state of Montana.”

    - Charles Pesola, Law Enforcement Officer

  • “I first met Marquis in 2004 when he volunteered as a Flathead County Posse Member and Reserve Deputy. Marquis led the mounted patrol unit and assisted in community policing during Heritage Days. His service with the Flathead County Posse and Reserve Deputy program would not be possible without his leadership and dedication. Marquis is a leader, a man of integrity, a successful business owner, and a Rancher who cares deeply for the residents of Flathead Valley. I fully support Marquis for State Senate District 5 and am honored to endorse him.”

    - Detective Craig McConnell, Flathead Valley Resident

  • “I am honored to endorse Marquis Laude for Montana State Senate District 5. I know Mr. Laude to be a true professional and dedicated to public service, who has volunteered for over two decades with the Flathead County Sheriff’s Posse. I have had the opportunity to work alongside Mr. Laude as he volunteered his time as a Sheriff Posse member supporting local law enforcement throughout the valley. Mr. Laude’s hard work and dedication to the success of others is proven as he has trained and mentored  local law enforcement professionals and first responders for many years.   Mr. Laude is a proven leader, successful businessman, and is a dedicated public servant who will serve Montana State Senate District 5 with integrity.”  

    - Bridger W. Kelch