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2 candidates are tracked for Montana Senate District 31 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Richard Aungier and Kathleen Williams. Candidate information follows official Gallatin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Richard Aungier (Republican), Kathleen Williams (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montana Senate District 31. 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.
Richard holds a BS in Social Sciences from Portland State University and has worked as an air traffic advisor and weather observer on the Alaska Oil Pipeline project, per the campaign site. He also taught English in Japan and South Korea, owned a small trucking business, and holds a commercial pilot license, per the campaign site. He has lived in Bozeman for 12 years, per the campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Supports cutting spending and reducing the tax burden on families and small businesses
- Supports zoning reform and reduced regulation to address housing costs
- Supports school choice and transparency in education
- Supports funding for law enforcement
Source: candidate campaign site.
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Kathleen has a four-decade career in natural resources, economic development and public policy, per the campaign site. She served three terms in the Montana House of Representatives and most recently served as Montana State Director for USDA Rural Development, per the campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Supports lowering healthcare costs
- Supports expanding economic opportunity
- Supports protecting outdoor heritage and public lands access
- Supports infrastructure investment in rural and tribal communities
Source: candidate campaign site.
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Questions about this race
Who is running for Montana Senate District 31 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Montana Senate District 31 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Richard Aungier and Kathleen Williams. Candidate information follows official Gallatin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Montana Senate District 31 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?
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