A clear vision for Montana starts with listening.
Practical solutions for our communities.
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A clear vision for Montana starts with listening.
Practical solutions for our communities.
If donating by mail send a contribution in the form of a check payable to:
Mindy4MT, Senate District 12, PO Box 1225, Great Falls, MT 59403
Any amount helps. (Limit $450)
I’m Dr. Mindy
Sterner Leach
Sterner Leach
—an optometrist, small business owner, and longtime active member of the Great Falls community. This is where I raised my family, practiced my profession and built our business, living and working in Senate District 12.
I’m running because I truly believe Montana is ‘the Last Best Place’ and want to serve the people of this state by upholding our Constitution, protecting our freedoms, and standing up for the values that bring us together.
After decades in healthcare, I’ve learned that listening is the first step to solving problems, and that’s the approach I’ll take to Helena.
I support protecting our public lands, strengthening our public schools, and backing small businesses. These are the foundations of strong communities.
I’ll bring a practical, common-sense voice focused on solutions, accountability, and working together—not partisan politics.
It’s time for leadership that listens and puts Montana families first.
I’m Dr. Mindy
Sterner Leach
Sterner Leach
—an optometrist, small business owner, and longtime active member of the Great Falls community. This is where I raised my family, practiced my profession and built our business, living and working in Senate District 12.
I’m running because I truly believe Montana is ‘the Last Best Place’ and want to serve the people of this state by upholding our Constitution, protecting our freedoms, and standing up for the values that bring us together.
After decades in healthcare, I’ve learned that listening is the first step to solving problems, and that’s the approach I’ll take to Helena.
I support protecting our public lands, strengthening our public schools, and backing small businesses. These are the foundations of strong communities.
I’ll bring a practical, common-sense voice focused on solutions, accountability, and working together—not partisan politics.
It’s time for leadership that listens and puts Montana families first.
Community Leadership and Service
- Great Falls Chamber of Commerce
- Montana Optometric Association
- American Optometric Association
- Bethel Lutheran Church
- Partner Central Montana Eyecare PC
- Partner CME Properties LLC
Previous Affiliations
- Montana Optometric Association Past President
- Riverview Elementary Parent Teacher Association Past President
- Great Falls Thunderbolts Soccer Coach and Referee
- Great Falls Snowmobile Club
- Great Falls Waterski Club
- Chairperson Montana Optometric Association Children’s Vision Committee
- American Board of Optometry State Liaison and Montana Optometric Association Legislative Committee
A Clear Vision for Montana
In my profession, clear vision matters. In government, it matters too.
Montana needs leadership that sees challenges clearly and focuses on practical solutions.
My Priorities
Strong Communities
- Safe neighborhoods and support for local law enforcement
- Access to quality, affordable healthcare
- Protecting the doctor-patient relationship
Opportunity and Affordability
- Supporting small businesses and local jobs
- Tackling rising costs of food, fuel, and housing
- Building an economy that works for working families
Education and Future Workforce
- Investing in strong public schools
- Preparing the next generation to succeed in Montana
Protecting What Makes Montana the Last Best Place
- Defending public lands and outdoor heritage
- Responsible energy development, including renewables
- Protecting our Constitution and voting rights
I Will Stand Against
- Policies that give unfair advantages to the wealthy
- Dark money and political corruption
- Government overreach into personal medical decisions
- Partisan extremism that gets nothing done
