Montana House District 27: 2026 Candidates & Ballot

2 candidates are tracked for Montana House District 27 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jordan Ophus and Paul Tuss. Candidate information follows official Hill County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Jordan Ophus (Libertarian), Paul Tuss (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montana House District 27. Paul Tuss 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.

Jordan Ophus

Libertarian

Jordan Ophus is the Libertarian nominee for Montana House District 27 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Montana Secretary of State's 2026 candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.

Paul Tuss

Democratic · Incumbent

Paul has worked for 27 years in Havre and northern Montana helping the private sector expand and create jobs and build stronger communities, per the campaign site.

2026 priorities (per the campaign site)

Supporting small business growth and public-private partnerships
Protecting access to public lands for hunting, fishing and hiking
Funding roads, water and sewer systems, airports and bridges in rural Montana
Proper funding for K-12 schools and the university system, including MSU-Northern

Source: candidate campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Montana House District 27 in 2026?

When is the Montana House District 27 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 Hill County ballot?

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