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3 candidates are tracked for Montana House District 37 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jason Wilson, Tracey Miller Karcher and Shane Klakken. Candidate information follows official Petroleum County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Jason Wilson (Independent), Tracey Miller Karcher (Democratic), Shane Klakken (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montana House District 37. Shane Klakken 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.
Jason Wilson is an independent candidate for Montana House District 37 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Montana Secretary of State's 2026 candidate list. This name has not yet been researched. Ballot status: Jason Wilson filed as an independent by petition; the Secretary of State's list showed the petition as pending when checked on September 17, 2026.
Tracey is a United Methodist pastor and full time caregiver for a disabled family member, per the campaign site. She owns a general store and cafe, directs a food pantry at Casting Bread Ministries and works as a grant writer, per the campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Protecting water and property from unwanted corporate development
- Economic security, including support for family farms
- Healthcare affordability
- Strengthening DUI laws and supporting law enforcement accountability
Source: candidate campaign site.
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Shane has over 31 years of combined military and federal service, per the campaign site. He now manages a family ranch in Grass Range, Montana, and has taught classes on the U.S. Constitution, per the campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Returning to constitutional fundamentals in state government
- Protecting Montana's rural way of life
Source: candidate campaign site.
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Questions about this race
Who is running for Montana House District 37 in 2026?
3 candidates are tracked for Montana House District 37 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jason Wilson, Tracey Miller Karcher and Shane Klakken. Candidate information follows official Petroleum County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Montana House District 37 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 Petroleum County ballot?
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