Lewis and Clark County, Montana

Montana House District 83

See where Cohenour and Leas stand on housing, taxes and roads. Names follow official Lewis and Clark County election filings.

About this race

Joe Cohenour (Democratic), Aaron J. Leas (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montana House District 83. 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

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Joe Cohenour

Democratic

Biography

Joe Cohenour is the Democratic nominee for Montana House District 83 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Montana Secretary of State's 2026 candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 17, 2026.

Aaron J. Leas

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Supports lowering property taxes through economic development in energy, logging and ranching
Supports infrastructure improvement and reducing energy costs
Supports streamlining business permitting and reducing housing regulation barriers

Biography

Aaron is a military veteran and small business owner based in East Helena, per the campaign site. He has lived in Montana for 15 years and has served as an East Helena precinct captain for five years, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Montana House District 83 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Montana House District 83 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Joe Cohenour and Aaron J. Leas. Candidate information follows official Lewis and Clark County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, taxes and roads.

When is the Montana House District 83 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 Lewis and Clark County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Lewis and Clark County and state election office filings, last verified October 16, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Joe Cohenour, full profile Aaron J. Leas, full profile Official Montana election office