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Flathead County, Montana

Montana House District 6

See where Fix and Riley stand on schools and jobs. Names follow official Flathead County election filings.

About this race

Darren Fix (Democratic), Jim Riley (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montana House District 6. The state's list marks no incumbent for this seat. Party nominees were chosen at the June 2, 2026 primary, per the Montana Secretary of State's 2026 candidate list.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

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Montana › Flathead County › Montana House District 6

Darren Fix

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Supports affordable housing for working families
  • Supports strong public schools and skilled job training
  • Supports accessible and affordable health care
Biography

Darren is based in Kalispell and is running for Montana House District 6 as a Democrat, per his campaign site.

Jim Riley

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Supports reduced regulation and streamlined permitting for economic growth
  • Supports Second Amendment rights
  • Supports school choice and parental involvement in education
Biography

Jim has served as a school board trustee and describes himself as an entrepreneur and community leader, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Montana House District 6 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Montana House District 6 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Darren Fix and Jim Riley. Candidate information follows official Flathead County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on schools and jobs.

When is the Montana House District 6 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.

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Candidate roster from official Flathead County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Darren Fix, full profileJim Riley, full profileOfficial Montana election office