Montana State House District 29

Current seat holder: Valerie Moore (R).

Tess Fahlgren

Tess Fahlgren (Democratic) is a candidate for the Montana House of Representatives in District 29 (Daniels, Roosevelt, Sheridan and 1 other counties) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Tess Fahlgren qualified with the Montana Secretary of State to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for House District 29.

Campaign site

“Feel yucky about billionaires funneling thousands of dollars into tiny, state-level Montana elections? We can do something about it! Learn about The Montana Plan with the link in my bio. #rural #ruralmontana #montanapolitics #montanaplan.” (Tess Fahlgren campaign website)
“I love Montana’s small towns. We are lucky to have strong rural communities and I’m ready to fight to protect them. Listen to my full interview with KLTZ’s Live Under the Big Sky, link in bio 📻 🔊.” (Tess Fahlgren campaign website)
“Billionaires are looking at state elections in the most rural places in America. What are they saying? Next video: my theory why. #rural #montana #darkmoney #montanapolitics #datacenters.” (Tess Fahlgren campaign website)

Valerie Moore

Valerie Moore (Republican) is the incumbent member of the Montana House of Representatives representing District 29 (Daniels, Roosevelt, Sheridan and 1 other counties), running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. Official legislative biography notes: Born 1956 in Montana; A.A. in business, College of Great Falls; small business owner and manager; acted as editor of a bimonthly newspaper in our community; member of many service organizations through the years including the Plentywood Hospital Foundation Board, Plentywood Golf Club Board, Westby Economic Development Board, Ladies Aid; chaired the Westby Centennial Board; served on and chaired the Westby School Board, nine years; served in House since 2025; spouse’s name is Danny, married 50 years; two children; four grandkids.

Rural Representation: “Northeast Montana is often overlooked, and that's something I work hard to change. This district deserves more representation and more recognition.” (Northern Plains Independent)
Taxes & Rural Healthcare: “Property tax reform, access to rural healthcare, and sustainable long-term care facilities are front and center for the well-being of our families and communities.” (The Glasgow Courier)