Gallatin County, Montana

Montana Senate District 31

2 candidates are tracked for Montana Senate District 31 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Richard Aungier and Kathleen Williams. Candidate information follows official Gallatin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Richard Aungier (Republican), Kathleen Williams (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montana Senate District 31. 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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Richard Aungier

Republican

Top priorities

Supports cutting spending and reducing the tax burden on families and small businesses
Supports zoning reform and reduced regulation to address housing costs
Supports school choice and transparency in education

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Richard holds a BS in Social Sciences from Portland State University and has worked as an air traffic advisor and weather observer on the Alaska Oil Pipeline project, per the campaign site. He also taught English in Japan and South Korea, owned a small trucking business, and holds a commercial pilot license, per the campaign site. He has lived in Bozeman for 12 years, per the campaign site.

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Kathleen Williams

Democratic

Top priorities

Supports lowering healthcare costs
Supports expanding economic opportunity
Supports protecting outdoor heritage and public lands access

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kathleen has a four-decade career in natural resources, economic development and public policy, per the campaign site. She served three terms in the Montana House of Representatives and most recently served as Montana State Director for USDA Rural Development, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Montana Senate District 31 in 2026?

When is the Montana Senate District 31 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 Gallatin County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Richard Aungier, full profile Kathleen Williams, full profile Official Montana election office