2 candidates are tracked for Montana Senate District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mary Ann Dunwell and Stephen Lapraim. Candidate information follows official Lewis and Clark County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Mary Ann Dunwell (Democratic), Stephen Lapraim (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montana Senate District 42. Mary Ann Dunwell 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Mary Ann Dunwell, is on the ballot.
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Per the campaign site.
Mary Ann currently serves as the state legislator representing Helena, East Helena and the Helena Valley, per the campaign site.
Top priorities
Per the campaign site.
Stephen has been married to Valerie for 20 years and is the father of five, per the campaign site. He is a business owner and founder of Liberty Networks, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Montana Senate District 42 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Montana Senate District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mary Ann Dunwell and Stephen Lapraim. Candidate information follows official Lewis and Clark County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Montana Senate District 42 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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