Mary Ann Dunwell

Incumbent State Senator in MT

Mary Ann Dunwell is a candidate for State Senator District 42 in Montana State Senate District 42, Montana — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Nicholas Lancette, Stephen Lapraim, Mike Talia.

Mary Ann Dunwell is an incumbent Democratic State Senator for Montana's District 42, having held the office since 2023 after serving four terms in the House of Representatives (2015-2021). She is seeking re-election in the 2026 Primary. Dunwell's platform centers on improving access to high-quality, affordable healthcare, including reproductive care, making housing more affordable, establishing fairer taxes for working families, and increasing wages while reducing prices. Her legislative efforts in 2023 included bills on long-term care systems, inclusion for disabled Montanans, and property tax reform. She is also part of Leadership Montana's Class of 2026.