Peter Strand

Peter Strand is an incumbent Democratic member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 63, having assumed office in January 2025. Born in San Francisco, California, in 1965, he brings a background as a retired public schools teacher to his legislative work, holding a BA from Occidental College and an M.ED. from Lesley University. Strand is seeking re-election in the 2026 Democratic primary, driven by a commitment to affordability for Montanans. His policy priorities include fighting for property tax relief and pushing back against policies that inflate housing costs, advocating for working families to afford essentials like homes, utilities, and childcare. In education, he champions strong public schools, having supported the STARS Act to boost teacher pay and increase local school funding, believing that investing in education is investing in the future of communities.