Wayne Rusk
Wayne Rusk (Republican) is a candidate for the Montana House of Representatives in District 86 (Ravalli County) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Wayne Rusks' career experience includes working as a business owner and as a tradesman working on custom walk-in showers.
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“I would take a moment and let you know that I am again a candidate for state legislature, this time for the city of Hamilton and surrounding area.”
(Wayne Rusk campaign website) “It is indeed a challenge these days to address the issues we face, to say nothing of navigating the politics that tend to deflect our best efforts and intentions.”
(Wayne Rusk campaign website) “While serving as your representative for House District 88 in the 2023 legislative session I struck for common ground - and found it - where many others weren't even looking.”
(Wayne Rusk campaign website)Archie Thomas
Archie Thomas (Democratic) is a candidate for the Montana House of Representatives in District 86 (Ravalli County) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Archie Thomas earned a high school diploma from Hamilton High School. His career experience includes working as a businessman.
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“I’m Archie Thomas a native Montanan, 40 year+ Hamilton businessman running as a RINO-CRAT filed as a Democrat asking for your vote for Hamilton Montana State House of Representatives District 86.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “There are many reasons, but my priorities are to address Montana’s unaffordable housing, healthcare system and unfair tax system. In addition a return to normal governance. I’m fiscally conservative, socially responsible and frankly a disgruntled Republican that believes the GOP party as I was raised no longer exists.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “Filing as a Democrat does not make me a Democrat —it reflects the reality of where I can stand, speak honestly, reach across the aisle, compromise and connect to the people of Hamilton. I’m running as a RINO-CRAT because thoughtful Republican and Democrat neighbors want a competent choice for the Hamilton community rather than party disfunction.”
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