Rudolf Haden

Rudolf Haden, a former U.S. Navy intelligence officer who served from 1993 to 2021, is a Democratic candidate for the Montana House of Representatives District 43 in 2026. Born in Powell, Wyoming, he holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a graduate degree from the U.S. Naval War College. Haden, a resident of Billings, Montana, emphasizes leadership, problem-solving, and coalition-building from his military career. His policy priorities include modifying property taxes to ease the burden on Montanans, improving public safety through increased law enforcement and penal system efficiency, enhancing school facilities, and raising teacher salaries. He also advocates for solutions to the housing crisis and veterans' tax assistance programs.