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2 candidates are tracked for Montana House District 79 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Luke Muszkiewicz and Chiko Olson. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Luke Muszkiewicz (Democratic), Chiko Olson (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montana House District 79. Luke Muszkiewicz 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.
Luke is a software engineer and data analyst who was born and raised in Helena, per the campaign site. He has served on the House Appropriations and House Ethics committees and sits on the School Funding Interim Commission and a rural broadband funding commission, per the campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Strong schools and stable school funding
- Fair taxes and property tax reductions
- Accessible and affordable health care
- Protecting public lands and a nonpartisan judicial system
Source: candidate campaign site.
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Chiko Olson is the Republican nominee for Montana House District 79 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 79 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Montana House District 79 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Luke Muszkiewicz and Chiko Olson. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Montana House District 79 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 Jefferson County ballot?
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