Brad Tschida

Candidate for State Senator in Missoula, MT

Brad Tschida is a candidate for State Senator District 49 in Montana State Senate District 49, Montana — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Willis Curdy.

Brad Tschida, a Republican, served four terms in the Montana House of Representatives for District 97 from 2015 to 2023, including a period as House Majority Leader (2019-2021). Born in Minneapolis and a University of Montana alumnus, Tschida is now campaigning for the Montana State Senate in District 49 for the 2026 Republican primary. His platform centers on smaller government, fiscal responsibility, Second Amendment rights, public land access, and the sanctity of human life, exemplified by his opposition to physician-assisted suicide. He announced his Senate bid to continue these values, highlighting his consistent record and accessibility. Tschida resides in Missoula, Montana.