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Yellowstone County, Montana

Montana House District 47

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2 candidates are tracked for Montana House District 47 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Maxwell and James Reavis. Candidate information follows official Yellowstone County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

John Maxwell (Republican), James Reavis (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montana House District 47. James Reavis 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.

John Maxwell

Republican

John Maxwell is the Republican nominee for Montana House District 47 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Montana Secretary of State's 2026 candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.

James Reavis

Democratic · Incumbent

James worked as a public defender for over a decade before being elected to represent Billings in the Montana House of Representatives, per the campaign site.

2026 priorities (per the campaign site)

Source: candidate campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Montana House District 47 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Montana House District 47 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Maxwell and James Reavis. Candidate information follows official Yellowstone County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Montana House District 47 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 Yellowstone County ballot?

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