Yellowstone County, Montana

Montana Senate District 25

2 candidates are tracked for Montana Senate District 25 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Julie Hippler and Dennis Lenz. Candidate information follows official Yellowstone County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Julie Hippler (Democratic), Dennis Lenz (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montana Senate District 25. Dennis Lenz 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.

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. The sitting officeholder, Dennis Lenz, is on the ballot.

Montana › Yellowstone County › Montana Senate District 25

Julie Hippler

Democratic

Top priorities

Supports keeping public lands, public schools, healthcare and elections accountable to Montanans rather than outside corporations or donors
Opposes selling public lands
Says she wants to hear constituent concerns and priorities directly

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Julie is a retired special education teacher who taught in Laurel, Montana, and has been a union leader and community volunteer, per the campaign site. She moved to Montana 34 years ago, per the campaign site.

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Dennis Lenz

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

Grow Montana's economy by attracting new businesses and supporting natural resource development
Reduce the property tax burden on Montana families
Improve child protection and foster care services

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Dennis Lenz has served in the Montana Legislature since 2013, including as chair of the Senate Public Health, Welfare and Safety Committee, per the campaign site. Lenz is a retired Billings Fire Department captain and longtime Montana farmer, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Montana Senate District 25 in 2026?

When is the Montana Senate District 25 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 Yellowstone County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Julie Hippler, full profile Dennis Lenz, full profile Official Montana election office