Toole County, Montana

Montana House District 18

See where Gillespie stand on roads, water and jobs. Names follow official Toole County election filings.

About this race

Bruce "Butch" Gillespie (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montana House District 18; unopposed candidates still appear on Montana ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. 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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Bruce "Butch" Gillespie

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Protecting ranchlands and rural economics
Water resources and infrastructure
Modernizing the Endangered Species Act

Biography

Per the campaign site, Butch Gillespie ranches in the Kevin and Ethridge area and is a past vice president of the Marias River Livestock Association. Bruce, who goes by Butch, is a fourth session Republican state senator from Ethridge who represents Senate District 9, covering Shelby, Conrad, Choteau, Wolf Creek and Lincoln, and is term limited from that seat, per the Montana Free Press Capitol Tracker. He has sponsored legislation on farmers markets, livestock boards, veterinary medicine and hail insurance.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Montana House District 18 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Montana House District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bruce "Butch" Gillespie. Candidate information follows official Toole County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on roads, water and jobs.

When is the Montana House District 18 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 Toole County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles

Bruce "Butch" Gillespie, full profile Official Montana election office