Brad Barker

Brad Barker is a candidate for State Representative District 55 Primary Election in 2026 in Montana State House District 55, Montana.

Incumbent Montana House of Representatives in MT

Also running: Richard Gessling, Mary Horman.

Brad Barker, a Republican, is an incumbent member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 55. He assumed office in January 2025, having previously served District 58 from 2023. A retired US Army aviation officer, he was born in Altus, Oklahoma, and graduated from West Point in 1994. He also holds master's degrees from Georgetown and Marine Corps University. Barker is seeking re-election in the June 2026 Republican primary. His policy priorities include reforming Montana's tax code, addressing criminal justice and public safety issues like the lack of a pre-trial facility, and supporting school choice and vocational education.