Senator Wendy McKamey is a Republican representing District 12 in the Montana State Senate, based in Great Falls, Montana. Born in Ogden, Utah, she is married to Les McKamey and has seven children: Monika, Michael, Mark, Matthew, Mitchell, Marshall, and Merrill. Her professional background includes roles as Account Executive at Max Media and Vice President of McKamey West, Incorporated , along with prior positions such as Area Executive Director at the American Cancer Society, teacher at Wasatch Academy, and various media sales roles. She has been active in community service, serving on boards including Angel Flight, United Way, Montana ExpoPark Advisory Board, and hospital foundations, and as Open Sheep Show Superintendent at the Montana State Fair.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: BS in Housing and Home Management from Brigham Young University ; attended Applied Piano Performance at Weber State University .
• Political Experience:
  • Montana State Senate, District 12 .
  • Montana House of Representatives, District 19 ; District 23 .
  • Previously served in the Montana Senate in 2023 and House in 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021.
  • Unsuccessful candidate for Montana State Senate District 10 and House District 19 .