Montana State House District 79

Current seat holder: Luke Muszkiewicz (D).

Luke Muszkiewicz

Luke Muszkiewicz (Democratic) is the incumbent member of the Montana House of Representatives representing District 79 (Jefferson, Lewis and Clark counties), running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. Official legislative biography notes: Born 1978 in Helena; graduated from Helena High School 1996; B.A. in computer science, Carroll College 2000; software engineer and data analyst in the public accounting industry; served on the Helena Public Schools Board of Trustees 2017-23; served in House since 2025; spouse’s name is Virginia Reeves; two daughters, Hannah and Margot.

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“My name is Luke Muszkiewicz, and I am running for re-election to represent Montana House District 79.” (Luke Muszkiewicz campaign website)
“I’m proud of what we accomplished in 2025 — renewing Medicaid expansion, increasing public education funding, and delivering property tax reductions for homeowners and long-term rentals, all while protecting public lands and a nonpartisan judicial system.” (Luke Muszkiewicz campaign website)
“Born and raised in Helena, I live in House District 79 with my wife, Virginia, an author and teacher at Helena College. Our daughters, Hannah and Margot, both attend the University of Montana in Missoula. I work as a software engineer and data analyst, and when the sun is shining, I love to backpack, camp, float, and ski.” (Luke Muszkiewicz campaign website)

Chiko Olson

Chiko Olson (Republican) is a candidate for the Montana House of Representatives in District 79 (Jefferson, Lewis and Clark counties) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Chiko Olson earned a bachelor's degree from Eastern Washington University. Her career experience includes working as a business owner.

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“Montana is our Treasure state. There is nothing more valuable than our children, our families, our businesses and natural resources. I vow to value them all.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
“I would like to leave a legacy of Love, Hope and the Truth.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
“I hope to be endorsed by the voters in House District 79 in November. That's what matters to me most.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)