State Representative District 34 in Montana State House District 34, Montana

2026 Primary Election

• Jason Ellsworth — Incumbent Montana State Senator in Hamilton, MT

  Jason Ellsworth is a Republican currently serving as a Montana State Senator for District 43, a position he has held since 2019, with his term concluding in January 2027. He previously served as President pro tempore and then President of the Montana Senate. Ellsworth, who lives in Hamilton, is now campaigning for the Montana House of Representatives, seeking election in District 34 in the 2026 Republican Primary, challenging incumbent Jerry Schillinger in eastern Montana. His candidacy comes amid an ongoing criminal case for alleged official misconduct and previous censures by the Montana Senate and Republican Party. He was also involved in a moderate coalition with Democrats in the legislature, attracting criticism.

• Jasmine Erickson — Library Technician in Baker, MT

  Jasmine Erickson is a Democratic candidate seeking election to the Montana House of Representatives for District 34 in the 2026 primary election. Currently, she works as a Library Technician at the Fallon County Library in Baker, Montana. Her prior professional experience spans several roles, including a bartender in Baker, a dietary aide in Ekalaka, and a seasonal weed sprayer for the Carter County Weed District. She is a high school graduate. No specific policy positions or motivations for her candidacy are detailed in the available information.

• Jerry Schillinger — Incumbent State Representative in Circle, MT

  Jerry Schillinger is an incumbent Republican State Representative for Montana House District 34. Having served in the 2021 and 2023 legislative sessions, he is running for re-election for what he states will be his final term, adhering to state term limits for a "part-time" citizen legislature. He chairs Section C, overseeing departments such as Environmental Quality, Natural Resources, and Agriculture—areas of personal interest and importance to his HD34 constituents. He also serves on the House Appropriations and Natural Resources and Transportation committees. His legislative efforts include sponsoring revisions to crime victim compensation laws. Schillinger is dedicated to continuing his representation of the people in his district.