Lela Graham

Executive Director of Independence Rock Coalition in Great Falls, MT

Lela Graham is a candidate for State Representative District 21 in Montana State House District 21, Montana — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Trevor P Funseth, Eric Peterson.

Lela Graham, a Great Falls, Montana native, is a Democratic candidate for State Representative District 21 in 2026. A US Army veteran and University of Virginia graduate, she has a background in political management and is Executive Director of Independence Rock Coalition. As a person in long-term recovery, Graham is dedicated to health care, focusing on substance use disorder funding, prevention, and treatment, working to reduce stigma. Her platform emphasizes public education, public lands, and congressional term limits. She aims to address rising living costs and create opportunities for Great Falls residents.