State Representative District 36 in Montana State House District 36, Montana

2026 Primary Election

• Loren Hinebauch — Candidate for State Representative in MT

  Loren Hinebauch is a Republican candidate running for election to the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 36. He will appear on the Republican primary ballot, which is scheduled for June 2, 2026.

• Benjamin Keyes — Candidate for Montana House of Representatives District 36 in MT

  Benjamin Keyes is a Democratic candidate for the Montana House of Representatives, seeking to represent District 36. He is scheduled to appear on the Democratic primary ballot on June 2, 2026. Keyes aims to secure his party's nomination to advance to the general election later that year. He is competing in the primary for the opportunity to serve the constituents of his district at the state level.

• Ty Linger — Candidate for State Representative in Miles City, MT

  Ty Linger is a fourth-generation Montanan and lifelong resident of Miles City, running to represent House District 36 in the State Legislature. Growing up in agriculture as part of a family of cow/calf producers, Linger is inspired to advocate for the industry, aiming to preserve small family ranches and support Main Street businesses and entrepreneurs. He believes in strong, traditional family values and emphasizes ensuring eastern Montana has a voice, particularly concerning the state budget. This marks Linger's first bid for a state office.