Tom France is a Democratic member of the Montana House of Representatives, currently representing District 99 . Born on June 15, 1951, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he resides in Missoula, Montana, with his wife Meg and three children: Luke, Sonja, and Toni. A retired attorney and wildlife conservation leader, France was elected in November 2020 and assumed office on January 4, 2021. Notable achievements include his long tenure as Senior Director at the National Wildlife Federation since 1981, focusing on wildlife conservation in the Northern Rockies, Prairies, and Pacific regions. He serves as Vice Chair of the Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Committee, and is a member of the Joint Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Judiciary Committee, and Natural Resources Committee.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from Macalester College in 1973 with a degree in History; earned a BA and JD from the University of Montana.
• Political Experience:
  • Representative, Montana House of Representatives, District 94 ; running for District 99.
  • Candidate, Montana House of Representatives, District 94 .
• Professional Background: Staff attorney and regional executive director, National Wildlife Federation ; retired in 2020 and now employed by the State of Montana as a legislator.