Missoula County, Montana

Montana Senate District 49

Curdy and Tschida are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Missoula County election filings.

About this race

Willis Curdy (Democratic), Brad Tschida (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montana Senate District 49. Willis Curdy 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.

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.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Willis Curdy, is on the ballot.

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Willis Curdy

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Increase funding for public schools without shifting more of the burden to local property taxpayers
Expand career and technical education and job training in the trades
Reauthorize Medicaid expansion

Biography

Willis Curdy taught for 30 years at Hellgate and Big Sky high schools in Missoula and represented Montana House District 98 for eight years, per the campaign site. Curdy is a former wildland firefighter and U.S. Forest Service pilot who now helps run the family ranch, per the campaign site.

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Brad Tschida

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Lower taxes and cut spending
Protect private wells and water
Protect women's sports

Biography

Per the campaign site, Brad Tschida is a Missoula businessman and former teacher and administrator of 12 years who served in the Montana House from 2015 to 2023. Brad Tschida is the Republican nominee for Montana Senate District 49 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Montana Secretary of State's 2026 candidate list.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Montana Senate District 49 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Montana Senate District 49 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Willis Curdy and Brad Tschida. Candidate information follows official Missoula County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Montana Senate District 49 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 Missoula 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.

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Candidate roster from official Missoula County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Willis Curdy, full profile Brad Tschida, full profile Official Montana election office