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Lincoln County, Montana

Montana House District 1

2 candidates are tracked for Montana House District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dakota V. Adams and Michelle Bianco. Candidate information follows official Lincoln County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Dakota V. Adams (Democratic), Michelle Bianco (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montana House District 1. 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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Dakota V. Adams

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Says he is focused on securing opportunity for every Montanan
  • Supports social, financial and economic reform

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Dakota is a full-time drywall worker and part-time student who has also worked in wildland fire and construction, per the campaign site. He is a member of a rural volunteer fire department in Lincoln County, per the campaign site, and has lived in the county since 2014.

Michelle Bianco

Republican

Top priorities
  • Supports restoring the logging industry
  • Opposes property tax increases
  • Supports stronger border security

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Michelle is an educator and small-business owner who serves as president of the Lincoln County Republican Women, per the campaign site. She serves on a local library board and founded Citizens to Protect Lincoln County, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Montana House District 1 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Montana House District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dakota V. Adams and Michelle Bianco. Candidate information follows official Lincoln County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Montana House District 1 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 Lincoln County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles
Dakota V. Adams, full profileMichelle Bianco, full profileOfficial Montana election office