Cascade County, Montana

Montana House District 21

2 candidates are tracked for Montana House District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Trevor P. Funseth and Lela Graham. Candidate information follows official Cascade County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Trevor P. Funseth (Republican), Lela Graham (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montana House District 21. The state's list marks no incumbent for this seat. 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.

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Trevor P. Funseth

Republican

Top priorities

Cutting red tape, protecting property rights and promoting energy development
Simplifying zoning laws and reducing building burdens to increase housing supply
Local school board control of education, with support for trades, parental involvement and school choice options

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Trevor is an attorney specializing in estate planning, business matters and veterans law, with degrees from Montana State University and the University of Montana, per the campaign site. He served on the Great Falls Public School Board and grew up in HD 21, attending Sacajawea Elementary, North Middle School and CMR, per the campaign site.

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Lela Graham

Democratic

Top priorities

Funding for substance use disorder prevention and treatment
Support for public education
Protecting access to public lands

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Lela was born in Great Falls into a military and union household and, after high school, joined the U.S. Army and served in the Military Intelligence Corps, later earning a degree from the University of Virginia, per the campaign site. She went on to spend over a decade in political campaign management and is now a Certified Recovery Coach and Executive Director of the Independence Rock Coalition, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Montana House District 21 in 2026?

When is the Montana House District 21 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.

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

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Candidate profiles

Trevor P. Funseth, full profile Lela Graham, full profile Official Montana election office