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Student Political Action

The Student Political Action Director, Anthony Edwards, welcomes you to our website. This office works on local, state and national political issues that affect students. We also provide opportunities for students to participate in the political process. If you have any questions, would like to register to vote, or bring our attention to a political issue please feel free to contact us.

Mission of Student Political Action: SPA shall be the proper representation of the students' interest to the community outside the University of Montana Campus including, but not limited to, the Montana Legislature, the United States Congress, the various county commissions and city councils of the State of Montana, and the executives of these legislative bodies. The Director will:

  1. be responsible for issues directly related to students' daily lives;
  2. report to the ASUM Senate on issues;
  3. be an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Student Political Action Committee;
  4. be responsible for representing the ASUM at the Missoula City Council;
  5. oversee the actions of the ASUM lobbyist during the legislative session.

Contact Information:

  • Director:  Anthony Edwards
  • University Center, Suite 105
  • Phone: (406) 243-2039
  • Email: asum.spa@mso.umt.edu
  • The Associated Students of the University of Montana
  • University Center 105
  • Phone: (406) 243-2451
  • Email: andrea.rhoades@mso.umt.edu