Montana State House District 87: candidates

Current seat holder: Terry Nelson (R).

Bill Jones

Bill Jones (Democratic) is a candidate for the Montana House of Representatives in District 87 (Ravalli County) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Bill Jones qualified with the Montana Secretary of State to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for House District 87.

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Terry Nelson

Terry Nelson (Republican) is the incumbent member of the Montana House of Representatives representing District 87 (Ravalli County), running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. Official legislative biography notes: Born 1962 in McClellan Air Force Base, California; high school graduate; U.S. Army 1982-96; small business owner; American Legion; served in House since 2021; spouse’s name is Deanna; two children.

Fiscal Management & Local Government: “I took that planning department, I cut the budget substantially and provided tremendous service, and today it still is functioning well to serve not Republicans, not Democrats, but the citizens of Ravalli County.” (Daily Montanan)