Broadwater County, Montana

Montana House District 77

2 candidates are tracked for Montana House District 77 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jane Gillette and Deborah Anne Hansen. Candidate information follows official Broadwater County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jane Gillette (Republican), Deborah Anne Hansen (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montana House District 77. Jane Gillette is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's list. Party nominees were chosen at the June 2, 2026 primary, per the Montana Secretary of State's 2026 candidate list.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Jane Gillette, is on the ballot.

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Jane Gillette

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

Constitutional principles and conservative governance
Health care system reform
Support for Montana's agricultural community

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jane is a U.S. Air Force veteran who received two Achievement Medals and has served in the Montana House since 2020, per the campaign site. She sits on the House Judiciary, Health and Human Services, Appropriations, and Tax and Fiscal Policy committees and is a fellow with the National Conference of State Legislatures on early childhood, maternal health and budget issues, per the campaign site.

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Deborah Anne Hansen

Democratic

Biography

Deborah Anne Hansen is the Democratic nominee for Montana House District 77 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Montana Secretary of State's 2026 candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 17, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Montana House District 77 in 2026?

When is the Montana House District 77 election in Montana?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Montana are on the Montana election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Broadwater County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Broadwater County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Jane Gillette, full profile Deborah Anne Hansen, full profile Official Montana election office