Shelley Vance

Shelley Vance is an incumbent Republican State Senator representing Montana's District 34, having assumed office in 2022. She is seeking re-election in the 2026 Republican primary. Vance identifies as a Conservative Republican, though she was part of a moderate legislative coalition and censured for her efforts, which she asserts reflect her constituents' policy-driven desires and a rebuke of the far-right. Her policy positions include strong support for law enforcement, advocating for officer retention, and robust drug and immigration enforcement. She also promotes access to vocational training and apprenticeship programs, and has supported conservative measures on abortion, transgender bathroom access, and displaying the Ten Commandments in schools.