About Kirk

Kirk is a proud and committed fourth-generation Montanan. Born, raised, and educated in the state, he is the son of Don and Hazel Bushman, and the eighth of twelve children. Kirk graduated from Billings Central Catholic High School and earned his Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Montana State University - Bozeman. In his professional career, Kirk traveled extensively across the United States and abroad developing strong communication and leadership skills, which he has brought back to his home state.

Kirk is married to Jill Pankratz, daughter of Larry and Colleen Pankratz, who farm and ranch in Opheim, Montana.  Kirk and Jill reside in Billings with their son, Cooper.

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"Thanks to the encouragement of many family, friends, and colleagues, I have decided to run for the office of U.S. Senate for the state of Montana."

"My concerns regarding issues such as illegal immigration, National Security, and a growing debt being placed on future generations, has left me no longer willing to leave the future to career politicians more worried about re-election than solving some of the central challenges of our time, I decided it was time to stand up for change and begin planning my campaign."

- Kirk