GOP has cadre of young lawmakers

A smile radiated from Sarah Laszloffy's face as she recited the oath of office on the floor of the Montana House of Representatives. At only 21 years of age, she became the youngest member of Montana's 63rd Legislature.

"It was surreal," said the new Republican lawmaker from Laurel. "It's really humbling, and I can't believe that it's actually happening."

Photo by Jacob Baynham/Community News Service, UM School of Journalism.Sara Laszloffy stands in hte Montana House on her first day in office.

Laszloffy isn't the only young newcomer to the Legislature. Three other freshman representatives hai...