Montana State House District 65

Current seat holder: Brian Close (D).

Brian Close

Brian Close (Democratic) Official legislative biography notes: Born 1958 in Highland Park, Illinois; moved to Montana in 1994; L.L.M. in taxation, New York University, 1987; J.D., Illinois Institute of Technology - Chicago-Kent School of Law 1986; A.B. in history, University of Chicago 1981; M.A. in history, Montana State University 2001; tax attorney; chairman of local paratransit board, City of Bozeman Transit Study Board, and City of Bozeman Parks Board; member, City of Bozeman Planning and Zoning boards; elected to the City of Bozeman Study Commission; served in House since 2025; spouse’s name is Beth Boyson.

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“Arriving in Bozeman in 1994 I joined the paratransit GALAVAN Board. I pushed through a senior transportation levy to ensure GALAVAN's continued service to seniors. I then was chair of Galavan from 1999 to 2003.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
“I then chaired a city task force that led to the creation of public transit in Bozeman.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
“I was a leader in the movement to make bars and restaurants smoke-free. The city commission adopted my strategy to make that happen.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)

Joe Flynn

Joe Flynn (Republican) Joe Flynn qualified with the Montana Secretary of State to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for House District 65.

· Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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“Did Chuck Schumer Say 'our Ultimate Goal' Is to Give Citizenship to Immigrants Already in US?” (Snopes)