On Oct. 9, 2024, the Bozeman Area League of Women Voters, American Association of University Women, Belgrade Community Library, and Bozeman Public Library hosted a forum for the candidates for Montana House Districts 63, 64, and 65, and Senate District 33. The event was held at the Bozeman Public Library. Sally Maison of the League of Women Voters moderated the discussion. The candidates for HD 63 were Mark Lewis and Peter Strand. Candidates for HD 64 were Jolene Crum and incumbent Kelly Kortum. The candidates for HD 65 were Brian Close and Esther Fishbaugh (who could not attend the forum). The candidates for SD 33 were Neal Ganser and incumbent Christopher Pope.