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2 candidates are tracked for Montana House District 9 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steven C. Kelly and Kate McLaughlin. Candidate information follows official Flathead County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Steven C. Kelly (Republican), Kate McLaughlin (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montana House District 9. Steven C. Kelly 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.
Steven worked in farming, welding, equipment operation, machining and retail before a 30 year law enforcement career, including 25 years with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office in Nevada, where he retired as a Captain overseeing more than 200 officers, per the campaign site. He holds degrees in Business Management and Management and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, per the campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Capping property tax increases and ensuring fair, transparent assessments
- Expanding capacity in prosecution, courts, corrections and mental health services
- Moving mentally ill defendants into treatment rather than jail and expanding the state's secure mental health system
- Budget transparency and a focus on core services
Source: candidate campaign site.
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Kate McLaughlin is the Democratic nominee for Montana House District 9 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 9 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Montana House District 9 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steven C. Kelly and Kate McLaughlin. Candidate information follows official Flathead County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Montana House District 9 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 Flathead County ballot?
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