Shelley Vance

Shelley Vance is an American politician who has served in the Montana Senate from the 34th district since 2022.^[1] McKamey was a part of a moderate coalition of 9 Republicans formed with Democrats in the 69th Montana Legislature, dubbed the "nasty nine" by opponents and was censured on March 27 for her efforts.^[2] Despite this affiliation, Vance considers herself a Conservative Republican and noted her votes on more conservative topics, such as restricting abortion, transgender bathroom access, and placing the Ten Commandments in schools. She posits that her "nasty nine" affiliation is policy, and not ideologically based, and that it is what her constituents want, a rebuke of the far-right wing of the Republican party.^[3]

Shelley Vance
Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 34th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 2, 2023
Preceded by	Gordon Vance
Personal details
Political party	Republican
Residence	Belgrade, Montana