Hi–I’m Ben Alke. I'll put the safety, security, and freedom of Montanans first in accordance with the law.
Montana Roots
Ben Alke is a husband and father of four great kids. He is also a son of Montana, having grown up in Helena with his mother, father, and brother, closely surrounded by grandparents and extended family. Ben’s family goes back at least four generations in Montana. As a local, avid outdoorsman and adventurer, Ben cherishes the value of the land and is committed to ensuring Montana remains Montana for future generations.
Education
Ben is a 1997 graduate from Capital High School in Helena. He then went to the University of Notre Dame and earned a degree in finance and business economics. After college, he attended law school at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law in Chicago.
Legal Career
Ben’s professional career is focused on practicing law in Montana. He is a litigator who has represented individuals and businesses, non-profits and police officers. He has litigated and won cases involving the constitutionality of Montana laws. His work has included fighting to re-open public roads to maintain access to public lands, representing individuals to protect their constitutional rights, representing business in complex disputes, and representing individuals against powerful corporate interests.
Political Aspirations
Ben’s career is dedicated to the state of Montana and its people. That is why he is running for political office for the first time, to serve as the next Attorney General for the State of Montana.
Judicial Philosophy
Ben believes strongly in the independence of the court system and that there is no room for politics in the Montana Department of Justice.