John Maxwell
John Maxwell (Republican) John Maxwell qualified with the Montana Secretary of State to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for House District 47.
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James Reavis
James Reavis (Democratic) Official legislative biography notes: Born 1983 in Butte; M.P.A., Middlebury Institute of International Studies; J.D., University of Montana Law School; B.A. in history and global politics, Washington State University; appeals and criminal defense attorney for Netzer, Krautter & Brown, P.C.; former public defender; volunteer for Montana Legal Services; small business owner; served in House since 2025; partner’s name is Amanda Traver.
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“After obtaining a law degree from the University of Montana, earning a Master’s in Public Administration, and passing the bar, I went to work as a public defender. I served as a public defender for eleven years. Each day I worked to ensure the liberties and freedoms we enjoy under the Constitution are protected. I recently entered private practice to work in family law, criminal defense, and appeals before the Montana Supreme Court.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “I have a decade of experience practicing before the Montana Supreme Court and I have been involved in the last five legislative sessions. I am ready to hit the ground running as your state representative from Day 1.”
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