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Flathead County, Montana

Montana Senate District 8

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2 candidates are tracked for Montana Senate District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Christopher Paul Buckles and Tyson T. Running Wolf. Candidate information follows official Flathead County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Christopher Paul Buckles (Republican), Tyson T. Running Wolf (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montana Senate District 8. 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.

Christopher Paul Buckles

Republican

Christopher Paul Buckles is the Republican nominee for Montana Senate District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Montana Secretary of State's 2026 candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.

Tyson T. Running Wolf

Democratic

Tyson T. Running Wolf is the Democratic nominee for Montana Senate District 8 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 Senate District 8 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Montana Senate District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Christopher Paul Buckles and Tyson T. Running Wolf. Candidate information follows official Flathead County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Montana Senate District 8 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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