Jamie Van Valkenburg

Jamie Van Valkenburg is a candidate for Montana State Representative in District 84. She moved to Helena in 2020, having fallen in love with Montana in 2016 and completing her education at Carroll College. Her political engagement began as the House Judiciary Committee Clerk during the 2023 Legislative Session, followed by work with the Democratic Party. Her professional background spans retail, gardening, youth mental health counseling, and political consulting. Van Valkenburg's key issues include protecting constitutional rights, fostering community collaboration, addressing the cost of living by keeping tax dollars local, and improving water management in the Helena North Valley. She advocates for building relationships across differing values. She is running in the Democratic primary on June 2, 2026.