Jessica Dyrdahl
Jessica Dyrdahl (Republican) is a candidate for the Montana State Senate in District 10 (Cascade County) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Jessica Dyrdahl served in the U.S. Army National Guard. She earned a high school diploma from the Montana Youth Challenge Academy. Her career experience includes working in advocacy and community engagement roles involving policy research, public communication, and direct interaction with government institutions.
“My background is shaped by lived experience. I have navigated public education, special education services, healthcare systems, and the courts as a parent, and I have seen firsthand how confusing rules, weak accountability, and disconnected decision-making can harm children and families.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “I believe government works best when laws are clear, responsibilities are defined, and people are treated with dignity and fairness. Too often, families are left to fight systems that should be serving them, while those systems lack transparency and meaningful oversight.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “I am running to focus on practical reforms that strengthen education, protect children and families, improve accountability in public institutions, and respect parental rights. My approach is grounded in listening, evidence, and responsibility, not ideology or political games.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)Margaret Mitchell
Margaret Mitchell (Democratic) is a candidate for the Montana State Senate in District 10 (Cascade County) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Margaret Mitchell earned a high school diploma from Great Falls High School, a bachelor's degree from Montana State University in 1988, and a graduate degree from the Thunderbird School of Global Management in 1999. Her career experience includes working as an engineering manager.
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“Keeping Montana Affordable I'll fight for creative solutions that expand public resources through economic growth, demand fair and transparent taxes to keep housing, utilities, and healthcare affordable.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “Creating Opportunity Great Falls deserves real jobs and a thriving economy. I'll invest in premium education, safety, and infrastructure to grow and attract Montana-made businesses — because businesses made in Montana stay in Montana.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “Safeguarding Our Public Lands . Our public lands aren't a playground for out-of-state billionaires. They're our economy, our identity, and our future. I'll protect access to public lands, clean water, and our right to a healthful environment — and manage this renewable resource wisely so they can help fund public services like our public schools for generations.”
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