2 candidates are tracked for Montana House District 45 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Denise Baum and Bryce Walston. Candidate information follows official Yellowstone County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Denise Baum (Democratic), Bryce Walston (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montana House District 45. Denise Baum 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, Denise Baum, is on the ballot.
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Top priorities
Per the campaign site.
Baum retired in 2024 from the Billings Police Department after 21 years of service, including 15 years as a detective in the Investigations Division focused on crimes against children, per the campaign site. She currently serves on the Legislature's Transportation Committee, per the campaign site.
Top priorities
Per the campaign site.
Bryce works in Montana's mining industry and lives in Billings, where he and his wife are raising three children, per his campaign site. He says his career has taught him the value of accountability and strong local jobs.
Who is running for Montana House District 45 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Montana House District 45 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Denise Baum and Bryce Walston. Candidate information follows official Yellowstone County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Montana House District 45 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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