John Esp is a Republican state senator representing Senate District 29 in Montana, which includes areas such as Livingston, Gardiner, and east downtown Bozeman. Born in 1952 in Bozeman, Montana , he resides in Big Timber and works as a carpenter. He is married to Stoney Esp and has two children. Esp has a long legislative history, previously serving in the Montana House in 2001 and 2011, and in the Senate in 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2019, 2021, and 2023. Notable achievements include chairing the Senate Finance and Claims Committee, serving as vice chair of Senate Legislative Administration, and holding positions on committees like Senate Rules, Senate Committee on Committees, Joint Rules, and Joint Appropriations Section E . He won his most recent election by a 5% margin .

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Attended Montana State University; alma mater listed as such with no specific degree detailed.
• Political Experience: Elected to the Montana Senate in 2018 for District 30 , with extensive prior terms in both the Senate and House spanning over two decades. Key leadership roles include Senate Finance and Claims Chair and multiple committee assignments focused on finance, rules, and education appropriations.