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2 candidates are tracked for Montana House District 55 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brad Barker and Richard Gessling. Candidate information follows official Carbon County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Brad Barker (Republican), Richard Gessling (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montana House District 55. Brad Barker is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's list. Party nominees were chosen at the June 2, 2026 primary, per the Montana Secretary of State's 2026 candidate list.
Brad grew up on a rural ranch and served as a combat military leader in multiple countries before being elected as a state Representative, per the campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Supporting school choice and vocational education pathways
- Reducing regulatory barriers to energy and housing affordability while protecting water rights and rural healthcare
- Reforming Montana's tax code to reduce the residential property tax burden
- A stable regulatory environment to support agriculture and business
Source: candidate campaign site.
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Richard Gessling is the Democratic nominee for Montana House District 55 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Montana Secretary of State's 2026 candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.
Questions about this race
Who is running for Montana House District 55 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Montana House District 55 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brad Barker and Richard Gessling. Candidate information follows official Carbon County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Montana House District 55 election in Montana?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Montana are on the Montana election hub at theballotbrief.com.
How do I see my exact Carbon County ballot?
Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.
