Jordan Ophus
Jordan Ophus (Libertarian) is a candidate for the Montana House of Representatives in District 27 (Hill County) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Jordan Ophus was born in Havre, Montana . He served in the U.S. Navy from 2012 to 2021.
“I have no corporate donors, nor am I bribed legally or otherwise to vote against your best interest. If elected into office my goal would be to act as public servant for the betterment of all people and not as a politician who pursues selfish ambition for the sake of power.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “I have no intent to pursue higher office outside the legislature. If elected it is my hope to strengthen the foundation of our democracy so that those in congress are held to account. To pursue a position of greater power would erode my values and sense of self as well as remove me from a position where I could combat the corrupting influences of wealth and special interests.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “During my active duty service I was taught leadership and dedication to my tasks. My training and qualifications afford me a foundation for performing in such an office well and the many years I have served are comparable to entire terms of already elected officials. I will be willing to offer that same dedication to service and to uphold my oath of office as I did my oath of service to this nation.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)Paul Tuss
Paul Tuss (Democratic) is the incumbent member of the Montana House of Representatives representing District 27 (Hill County), running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. Official legislative biography notes: Born 1965 in Anaconda; B.A. in political science, University of Montana 1988; executive director, Bear Paw Development Corporation; past president, Montana Economic Developers Association; board member, National Association of Development Organizations; former chairman, Montana Board of Regents; former member, Montana Tourism Advisory Council and Judicial Nomination Commission; served in House since 2023; two grown children, Dolan and Caroline.
Campaign site
“I have worked for 27 years in Havre and northern Montana to help the private sector expand and create jobs and to build communities that are great places to work, start a business and invest. In the Montana Legislature I will support those initiatives that help small businesses flourish, that encourage entrepreneurial growth and that promote strong public-private partnerships.”
(Paul Tuss campaign website) “Montana is fortunate to have an abundance of public lands used for hunting, fishing, hiking and other recreational purposes. Protecting these special places for us and future generations will always be a top priority of mine. I will resist efforts to sell off public lands to the highest bidder and will always be on the side of assuring access to our state’s public lands and waterways.”
(Paul Tuss campaign website) “The foundation of a strong economy is a solid infrastructure. The State of Montana has a critical role to play in funding the construction and rehabilitation of our roads, highways, water and sewer systems, irrigation projects, airports and bridges. I will fight for every dollar that rural northern Montana has coming to it to assure that our basic infrastructure is strong.”
(Paul Tuss campaign website)