Yellowstone County, Montana

Montana House District 49

2 candidates are tracked for Montana House District 49 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Charlie Loveridge and Rebecca Noell. Candidate information follows official Yellowstone County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Charlie Loveridge (Republican), Rebecca Noell (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montana House District 49. 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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Charlie Loveridge

Republican

Top priorities

Reducing taxes on families and small businesses
Second Amendment rights
Protecting private property from government overreach

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Charlie is a third generation Billings resident who raised four children through Billings Public Schools and has served the community for over 30 years, per the campaign site. He has served as President of the MetraPark Advisory Board, on the Citizens Police Advisory Board and Downtown Rotary, and has coached high school basketball, per the campaign site.

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Rebecca Noell

Democratic

Top priorities

Be a champion for public lands and a clean environment
Expand access to Medicare and Medicaid while preserving rural health care
Ensure schools receive adequate funding

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Rebecca is a native of Billings raising her family in her hometown, per her campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Montana House District 49 in 2026?

When is the Montana House District 49 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 Yellowstone County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Charlie Loveridge, full profile Rebecca Noell, full profile Official Montana election office