Cascade County, Montana

Montana House District 20

2 candidates are tracked for Montana House District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steve Keller and Melissa Nikolakakos. Candidate information follows official Cascade County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Steve Keller (Democratic), Melissa Nikolakakos (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montana House District 20. Melissa Nikolakakos 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, Melissa Nikolakakos, is on the ballot.

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Steve Keller

Democratic

Top priorities

Cap property tax increases for longtime homeowners
Expand childcare access in Great Falls
Support job growth through projects like the Montana Renewables expansion and a medical hub

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Steve Keller is a recently retired Great Falls radio broadcaster running for Montana House District 20, per the campaign site. Keller's site says the campaign is about being a legislator who listens to constituents rather than following a party platform, per the campaign site.

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Melissa Nikolakakos

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Lower taxes
A strong economy
Quality education

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Melissa is an educator, a mom of four and a fourth generation Montanan who has served as a preschool board president and in multiple PTA leadership roles, per the campaign site. As a freshman legislator she passed seven bills and serves on the Education, Taxation and Human Services committees, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Montana House District 20 in 2026?

When is the Montana House District 20 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 Cascade 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.

Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Steve Keller, full profile Melissa Nikolakakos, full profile Official Montana election office