Jason Ellsworth

Incumbent Montana State Senator in Hamilton, MT

Jason Ellsworth is a candidate for State Representative District 34 in Montana State House District 34, Montana — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Jasmine Erickson, Jerry Schillinger.

Jason Ellsworth is a Republican currently serving as a Montana State Senator for District 43, a position he has held since 2019, with his term concluding in January 2027. He previously served as President pro tempore and then President of the Montana Senate. Ellsworth, who lives in Hamilton, is now campaigning for the Montana House of Representatives, seeking election in District 34 in the 2026 Republican Primary, challenging incumbent Jerry Schillinger in eastern Montana. His candidacy comes amid an ongoing criminal case for alleged official misconduct and previous censures by the Montana Senate and Republican Party. He was also involved in a moderate coalition with Democrats in the legislature, attracting criticism.