Kate Mclaughlin

Kate Mclaughlin is a candidate for State Representative District 9 Primary Election in 2026 in Montana State House District 9, Montana.

Candidate for Montana House of Representatives in MT

Also running: Steven C Kelly.

Kate McLaughlin is a Democratic Party candidate seeking election to the Montana House of Representatives for District 9 in the primary election on June 2, 2026. She previously campaigned for the U.S. Senate in Montana. McLaughlin champions policies aimed at improving healthcare access and affordability, including supporting continued Medicaid expansion, home births, and homecare for seniors, while also seeking solutions for rising health insurance costs. She is a strong advocate for environmental protection, emphasizing Montana's constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment. Her platform includes a moratorium on data centers to study their impact on water and energy resources, promoting alternative energy sources, and opposing foreign corporate mining in Montana. Her campaign centers on community well-being and responsible resource management.