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Montana Agricultural Political Action Committee Announces 2026 Primary Election Endorsements 

Posted by keni
April 15, 2026
Legislative

The Montana Stockgrowers Association’s (MSGA) Montana Agricultural Political Action Committee (MAPA PAC) is a non-partisan, voluntarily funded committee that supports candidates who protect and advance the interests of the agricultural, natural resources, and livestock industries. MAPA PAC is pleased to announce the following candidate endorsements for contested races in the upcoming primary election.

Federal Candidates

United States SenateKurt Alme
First Congressional DistrictAaron Flint
Second Congressional DistrictTroy Downing

Senate Candidates

Senate District 8Tyson T Running Wolf
Senate District 11Ed Buttrey
Senate District 12George Nikolakakos
Senate District 14Eric Albus
Senate District 19Chris Rindal
Senate District 34Shelley Vance
Senate District 43David Bedey

House of Representatives Candidates

House District 7Courtenay Sprunger
House District 13Linda Reksten
House District 20Melissa Nikolakakos
House District 23Eric Tilleman
House District 28Chisholm B Christensen
House District 33Brandon Ler
House District 34Jerry Schillinger
House District 36Ty Linger
House District 51Jodee Etchart
House District 52Stacy Zinn
House District 53Nelly Nicol
House District 55Brad Barker
House District 67Russell C Nelson
House District 69Ken Walsh
House District 76John Fitzpatrick
House District 85Michele Binkley
House District 86Wayne Rusk

Other State Candidates

Supreme Court Justice #4Dan Wilson
Public Service Commission (Seat 1)Jeff Pattison
Public Service Commission (Seat 5)Joe Dooling

A full list of endorsed candidates will be released prior to the general election.


The Montana Agricultural Political Action Committee (MAPA PAC) is a non-partisan, voluntarily funded committee that supports candidates who protect and advance the interests of the agricultural, natural resources, and livestock industries. Montana Political Action Committee, Raylee Honeycutt, Treasurer, 420 N. California, Helena, MT 59601.

The Montana Stockgrowers Association is a grassroots membership organization and is the trusted voice of cattle ranchers. With 140-years of history, MSGA advocates and ensures cattle ranching remains relevant, safe and a sustainable way of life for generations to come.

CONTACT:

Keni Reese

Director of Marketing & Communications

406-442-3420

[email protected]

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