Montana State House District 15

Current seat holder: Thedis Crowe (D).

Thedis Crowe

Thedis Crowe (Democratic) is the incumbent member of the Montana House of Representatives representing District 15 (Flathead, Glacier, Lake and 1 other counties), running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. Official legislative biography notes: Born 1961; B.S. in land resource sciences, Montana State University 1991; M.A. in Native American studies with a minor in management and public administration, Montana State University 2003; manages a family ranch, cow/calf operation; retired after 33 years of federal service as a superintendent, deputy superintendent for trust services and a rangeland management specialist 2008-22 for the Bureau of Indian Affairs; was also employed by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services as a district conservationist, program specialist, tribal liaison, and soil scientist 1989-2008; enrolled member of the Blackfeet Tribe; served in House since 2025; partner’s name is Emerald Grant, Jr.; three adult daughters; eight grandchildren.

Appropriations & Tribal Priorities: “A few of the key bills the MAIC is advocating for include MICWA, Indian Ed for All, Indian Language Preservation Act, and Indigenous Peoples Day, among others. I am on the Appropriations Committee and on the Appropriations D subcommittee.” (Char-Koosta News)

Ralph Foster

Ralph Foster (Republican) is a candidate for the Montana House of Representatives in District 15 (Flathead, Glacier, Lake and 1 other counties) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Ralph Foster was born in Ironton, Missouri . Foster's career experience includes working as a funeral director. He earned an associate degree from Fort Hays State University in 1984.

“My wife and I own & run a successful funeral business on both the Blackfeet and Flathead Reservations. We understand the difficulties of having to do business in an area that has clearly two or more different governing powers & cultures as we been able to span the differences and make it work. As for something personal about myself, I have started to semi retire and can take more time for hobbies and helping with representation for our area.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
“We as legislators need to be accountable to our constituents. Because past representatives have failed to attend session I would ask that any Representative who has more than ten unexcused absences during session be barred from running for public office the next term.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
“We need cut the spending at the State level so that we can reduce the need for higher property taxes. Whether this is with a reduction in government functions or downsizing this needs to be done.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)