Montana State House District 76

Current seat holder: John Fitzpatrick (R).

Trish Schreiber

Trish Schreiber (Republican) is a candidate for the Montana House of Representatives in District 76 (Deer Lodge, Granite, Lewis and Clark and 2 other counties) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Trish Schreiber qualified with the Montana Secretary of State to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for House District 76.

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“Hi, I’m Trish, and I’m running as a Republican to serve the people of House District 76. My husband, Matt, and I made our home in Helmville, with our four dogs, nearly a decade ago and have come to deeply appreciate the values, work ethic, and spirit of our rural communities.” (Trish Schreiber campaign website)
“We chose to make Montana home intentionally. We sought a rural location with ready access to the outdoors and made up of families who understand patience, hard-work, self-sufficiency, the preciousness of life, and the importance of caring for those around you—family, neighbors, and friends. These principles are lost in urban settings, and it was our desire to live amongst people who strive to live virtuously and who are guided by a traditional morality.” (Trish Schreiber campaign website)
“Specifically, watching Montana’s rural teachers go above and beyond for their students during COVID was inspiring. They showed up, adapted, and made sure kids kept learning no matter the challenge. These teachers became my heroes as their courage and commitment reminded me how strong our communities are when we put people first.” (Trish Schreiber campaign website)

Shayne Morgan

Shayne Morgan (Independent) is a candidate for the Montana House of Representatives in District 76 (Deer Lodge, Granite, Lewis and Clark and 2 other counties) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Shayne Morgan earned a high school diploma from Butte High School. His career experience includes working as a business owner and president.

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“In Powell and Granite counties, healthcare isn't an abstraction. When someone has a heart attack, a farm accident, or a bad fall on an icy road, the distance to help can decide the outcome. Our small hospitals and clinics in Deer Lodge, Philipsburg, and Drummond are often the only thing standing between a neighbor and a long drive in an emergency. Most of them operate on thin margins, and a single bad budget year could put them at risk of closing. I won't let that happen without a fight.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
“Yes on the Montana Plan (I-194) Big money has taken over too much of our politics. I-194, known as the Montana Plan, would stop corporations and other artificial entities from spending money to influence elections. It has drawn support from people across the political spectrum. I'm voting yes, and I'm asking you to join me, so that Montanans, not deep-pocketed interests, decide our elections.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
“Montanans have a long tradition of responsible gun ownership, and the right to keep and bear arms is protected in our state constitution. I'll defend that right for hunters, ranchers, sport shooters, and families protecting their homes.” (Shayne Morgan campaign website)