Montana State House District 23

Current seat holder: Eric Tilleman (R).

Rebecca Bogden-Richards

Rebecca Bogden-Richards (Democratic) Rebecca Bogden-Richards graduated from Cascade High School and attended the University of Great Falls. Her career experience includes working as a nonprofit executive director.

“Accessible Health Care – Drawing from my personal experience, I will advocate for medical affordability to ensure a medical crisis doesn’t lead to financial ruin.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)

Eric Tilleman

Eric Tilleman (Republican) is the incumbent member of the Montana House of Representatives representing District 23 (Cascade County), running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. Official legislative biography notes: Born 1980 in Havre; B.A. in agricultural education, Montana State University; M.A. in career and technical education, Concordia College; agricultural education specialist for Montana Office of Public Instruction; Cascade City/Cascade Farmer Rancher rural fire departments fire chief, National Association of Agricultural Educators President 2023-2024; served in House since 2025.

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“I am Eric Tilleman, a Republican candidate running for the position of House District 23 representative. I have been fortunate enough to call Cascade County my home for the past 20 years, and during this time, I have had the privilege of serving our community in various capacities.” (Eric Tilleman campaign website)
“For 16 years, I served as a high school agriculture FFA teacher, where I had the opportunity to shape the lives of young individuals, instilling in them the values of hard work, dedication, and community involvement. It was a truly rewarding experience to witness the growth and development of these students, and I am proud of the impact I had in their lives.” (Eric Tilleman campaign website)