2 candidates are tracked for Montana House District 86 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Wayne Rusk and Archie Thomas. Candidate information follows official Ravalli County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Wayne Rusk (Republican), Archie Thomas (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montana House District 86. 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.
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Republican
Per the campaign site.
Wayne previously served as a Montana state representative for House District 88 during the 2023 legislative session and now lives in Corvallis, per the campaign site.
Democratic
Archie has been a Bitterroot Valley resident since 1965 and describes himself as focused on local, practical solutions, per the Ravalli County Democrats. He identifies as fiscally conservative and socially responsible in his run for House District 86, per the Ravalli County Democrats. No campaign website was found as of September 17, 2026.
Who is running for Montana House District 86 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Montana House District 86 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Wayne Rusk and Archie Thomas. Candidate information follows official Ravalli County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Montana House District 86 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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