State Representative District 21 in Montana State House District 21, Montana

2026 Primary Election

• Trevor P Funseth — Attorney in Great Falls, MT

  Trevor P. Funseth, a 27-year-old Republican, is seeking election to the Montana House of Representatives, District 21. A Great Falls native with a law degree and legal experience, Funseth aims to represent the next generation of Montanans. He is focused on addressing challenges like housing affordability and inflation impacting young families. His platform includes advocating for congressional term limits, defending the 2nd Amendment, public lands, hunting, and fishing access. Funseth also supports being tough on crime and deporting illegal immigrants. He emphasizes his fresh perspective and commitment to making a difference for his community.

• Lela Graham — Executive Director of Independence Rock Coalition in Great Falls, MT

  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.

• Eric Peterson — Retired Public Affairs Superintendent in Great Falls, MT

  Lifelong Great Falls resident Eric Peterson is a common-sense Republican seeking to represent Montana House District 21. Born and raised in the Valley View subdivision, he chose to return to live in his childhood neighborhood. He is a retired Public Affairs Superintendent from the Montana Air National Guard, having served for over 37 years, and holds a degree in Film and Television Production from Montana State University. Peterson currently serves as a member of the Great Falls Neighborhood Council 3. He prioritizes tax fairness, eliminating outdated government programs, and evenly distributing the tax burden. He supports sending the issue of recreational marijuana back to voters due to health and safety concerns, and advocates for restricting the sale of substances like kratom. Peterson’s commitment to public service stems from his deep care for his community and state.