Montana State House District 37

Current seat holder: Shane Klakken (R).

Tracey Miller Karcher

Tracey Miller Karcher (Democratic) is a candidate for the Montana House of Representatives in District 37 (Fergus, Petroleum counties) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Tracey Miller Karcher qualified with the Montana Secretary of State to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for House District 37.

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“WELCOME! I’m Tracey Karcher, and I’m running to be your voice in the Montana House of Representatives for District 37.” (Tracey Miller Karcher campaign website)
“I wasn’t born in Montana, but I got home as fast as I could. My path here has taken me through three lifetimes: working in stables and on the backstretch of racetracks, married to a fishing boat Captain, walking through widowhood and single parenting, answering the call as a United Methodist pastor, and serving as a full-time caregiver for a disabled family member. Today, I live in historic Christina, where I’ve finally put down roots and committed my life to this community.” (Tracey Miller Karcher campaign website)
“I believe we can protect individual liberty and still make sure our neighbors aren’t left behind.” (Tracey Miller Karcher campaign website)

Shane Klakken

Shane Klakken (Republican) is the incumbent member of the Montana House of Representatives representing District 37 (Fergus, Petroleum counties), running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. Official legislative biography notes: Born 1962 in Lewistown; B.S. in computer science, University of Montana; pilot in U.S. Army, Forest Service, Customs and Border Protection - Office of Air and Marine; U.S. Army veteran; served in House since 2025; two children.

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“Be part of a community that values liberty, integrity, and constitutional principles. Together, we can restore accountability and strengthen the foundation of our state.” (Shane Klakken campaign website)