Denise Joy

Denise Joy is a candidate for State Representative District 46 Primary Election in 2026 in Montana State House District 46, Montana.

Incumbent State Representative in Billings, MT

Also running: Erin R Tate, Kim Welzenbach.

Denise Joy is an incumbent Democratic State Representative for Montana's House District 46, representing Central Billings. She assumed office in January 2025, currently serving her first term in the Legislature. Prior to her legislative service, Joy was a member of the Billings City Council, where she became the first member of the Democratic Socialists of America to be elected to public office in Montana. She was initially appointed to her current House seat and later won the 2024 general election after running unopposed in the primary. Her voting record indicates a strong alignment with Democratic party positions. She is currently seeking re-election in the 2026 Democratic primary.