22 legislature seats and 1 county commission seat are up for election.
Only 6 Democrats have committed to run. Without more candidates, Republicans will win these seats without any competition.
Local decisions affect your daily life - schools, healthcare, roads, taxes. Who better to represent your community than someone who lives here and understands our challenges?
Uncontested races mean no debates, no accountability, no choice for voters. Your candidacy gives people a real choice and forces all candidates to explain their positions.
You don't need to be a career politician. Your real-world experience as a teacher, nurse, business owner, parent, or worker is exactly what we need in Helena.
The Yellowstone County Democrats provide training, resources, campaign support, and connections. You won't be doing this alone.
Who understand our schools
Who know the system
Who create local jobs
Fighting for our kids' future
Who know what families need
With Fresh Perspectives
✅ REALITY: Your life experience IS your qualification. We need real people with real perspectives, not career politicians. If you care about your community and are willing to work hard, you're qualified.
✅ REALITY: Local races don't require millions of dollars. Start by talking to the party about resources and support. Many successful candidates run on modest budgets focused on grassroots outreach.
✅ REALITY: The Montana Legislature meets for 90 days every other year (odd years like 2027, 2029). Many legislators keep their regular jobs and balance their legislative service with work and family.
✅ REALITY: You definitely lose if you don't run.
Uncontested races = automatic losses for our values AND leads our representatives to believe that they know what their constituents want without ever talking to them. Running creates the possibility of winning and forces opponents to defend their positions.
✅ REALITY: You know about schools, healthcare, roads, taxes, and what your community needs. That local knowledge is more valuable than political insider experience. We'll provide training on the rest.
Reach out and we'll answer your questions, provide guidance, and connect you with resources and training.
Reach out to Yellowstone County Democrats. We'll answer your questions, provide guidance, and connect you with resources and training.
We'll support you with training, resources, volunteers, and everything you need to run a strong campaign.
Contact the Yellowstone County Democrats today. We’re here to answer questions, provide support, and help you take the first step.
Email run@yellowstonedemocrats.org, or fill out this form:
22 legislature seats and 1 county commission seat are up for election.
Only 6 Democrats have committed to run. Without more candidates, Republicans will win these seats without any competition.