Dru Koester

Candidate for Montana State Senator in Helena, MT

Dru Koester is a candidate for State Senator District 41 in Montana State Senate District 41, Montana — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Erin Farris-Olsen, Dana Toole.

Dru Koester, a Libertarian candidate, is seeking election to the Montana State Senate for District 41 in the 2026 primary. A graduate of Shields Valley High School, Koester has a background as a business owner. She is committed to bringing Montana values back to the Capitol, campaigning on core principles of peace, prosperity, and justice. A central tenet of her platform is to prioritize the passage of "Defend the Guard" legislation, which she views as essential to oppose foreign entanglements and challenge what she describes as the "war machine." Koester pledges to run an independent, people-powered campaign, rejecting special interests, and upholding anti-corruption and civility standards in politics.