Pete Elverum
Pete Elverum (Democratic) is the incumbent member of the Montana House of Representatives representing District 82 (Lewis and Clark County), running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. Official legislative biography notes: Born 1983 in Salem, Oregon; moved to Montana in 2001; J.D., Gonzaga Law School 2009; B.A. in political science, Montana State University 2006; attorney; City Attorney for East Helena and Deer Lodge; Army and Montana Army National Guard, 14 years of service, rank Major; served in House since 2025; spouse’s name is McCall; four children.
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“I am honored to support Pete Elverum for HD82. Pete’s dedication to the greater Helena and East Helena community where he has worked and lived for the past 10 years will serve him well at the Legislature. I hope you will join me in voting for Pete.”
(Pete Elverum campaign website) “Pete Elverum is a terrific candidate with a strong commitment to our community and a breadth of life experience that will serve us all well. We will need fresh perspectives and new voices in the legislature, and I am excited to support his candidacy for HD 82.”
(Pete Elverum campaign website) “Pete’s leadership and dedication to the City of East Helena have been instrumental in guiding us through not only an ongoing environmental cleanup but also unprecedented growth. His dedication to service of his fellow man, woman, and country are seen in action every day by the citizens of East Helena. I enthusiastically and wholeheartedly endorse Pete’s candidacy. Upon election Pete will be an open-minded, intelligent and passionate representative of the working class residents of HD 82.”
(Pete Elverum campaign website)Clinton McKay
Clinton McKay (Republican) is a candidate for the Montana House of Representatives in District 82 (Lewis and Clark County) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Clinton McKay qualified with the Montana Secretary of State to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for House District 82.
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“Born, raised, and educated in Montana. My father was in the special forces and my mother an immigrant from Lebanon. I went to the University of Montana and pursued a career in Software Engineering. After working outside of Montana for several years I realized the importance of fighting for the community and the privilege we have in Montana when it comes to our local government. In return I’ve decided to run for House District 82 to see how I can apply my skills and experiences to benefit the community.”
(Clinton McKay campaign website) “Force the federal government to adhere to Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution. Montana’s National Guard should not be deployed in unconstitutional foreign wars without a formal declaration from Congress. Work with Defend the Guard to get the proper controls in place.”
(Clinton McKay campaign website) “Our rights are absolute; they are not relative. That includes the Second Amendment. I will work to restore and expand the rights of law-abiding Montanans to keep and bear arms, including reforming restrictions on firearm ownership.”
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