Montana State House District 53

Current seat holder: Nelly Nicol (R).

Troy Charbonneau

Troy Charbonneau (Republican) I spent more than 20 years with the Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Office serving as a patrol deputy, detective, school resource officer, and crimes against children investigator. I served as an SRO at Canyon Creek, Elder Grove, and Broadview Schools, working closely with students, parents, and teachers while helping keep schools safe. My career gave me firsthand experience with the challenges facing Montana families, rural communities, law enforcement, and public safety. Today, I continue serving the community as a paramedic with Laurel EMS, responding to emergencies and helping people during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. I’m running for the Montana House because I believe our communities deserve accountable leadership focused on practical solutions, fiscal responsibility, and conservative values. My priorities include lowering property taxes, supporting law enforcement and first responders, protecting constitutional rights, strengthening rural healthcare and EMS services, and ensuring government remains transparent and accountable.

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“Protecting Our Communities Through Experience — With more than 25 years of public service in law enforcement and EMS, I understand the real public safety challenges facing Yellowstone County and Montana families.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
“Conservative Leadership and Fiscal Responsibility — I support lower property taxes, limited government, protecting constitutional rights, and making government accountable to the people it serves.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
“Supporting First Responders and Rural Montana — I will fight to strengthen law enforcement, rural EMS, and healthcare services while standing up for the communities and values that make Montana strong.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)

Matthew Hankins

Matthew Hankins (Democratic) Matthew Hankins qualified with the Montana Secretary of State to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for House District 53.