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2 candidates are tracked for Montana House District 65 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brian Close and Joe Flynn. Candidate information follows official Gallatin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Brian Close (Democratic), Joe Flynn (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montana House District 65. Brian Close 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.
Brian is an attorney with 30 years of legal practice and has lived in Bozeman since 1994, per the campaign site. He is the incumbent representative for House District 65 seeking re-election, per the campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Supporting universal childcare and affordable housing
- Defending reproductive freedom
- A Tenants' Bill of Rights to address price gouging by property managers
- Property tax relief and financial protection for seniors
Source: candidate campaign site.
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Joe Flynn is the Republican nominee for Montana House District 65 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 65 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Montana House District 65 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brian Close and Joe Flynn. Candidate information follows official Gallatin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Montana House District 65 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 Gallatin 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.
