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2 candidates are tracked for Montana House District 86 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Wayne Rusk and Archie Thomas. Candidate information follows official Ravalli County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Wayne Rusk (Republican), Archie Thomas (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montana House District 86. 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.
Wayne previously served as a Montana state representative for House District 88 during the 2023 legislative session and now lives in Corvallis, per the campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Constitutional conservatism
- Individual rights and Second Amendment protections
- Pro-life and pro-family positions
- Election integrity and public lands
Source: candidate campaign site.
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Archie Thomas is the Democratic nominee for Montana House District 86 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 86 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Montana House District 86 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Wayne Rusk and Archie Thomas. Candidate information follows official Ravalli County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Montana House District 86 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 Ravalli County ballot?
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