State Representative District 43 in Montana State House District 43, Montana

2026 Primary Election

• Larry Brewster — Incumbent State Representative in Billings, MT

  Larry Brewster is an incumbent Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives, currently serving District 43. He assumed office for this district on January 6, 2025, following prior service representing District 44 since March 2020. Brewster was initially appointed to fill a vacancy and subsequently won re-election in 2020 and 2022, securing 64% of the vote each time. Throughout his legislative career, he has held leadership roles, including chair for the Local Government Committee and vice chair of the Rules Committee. He is seeking re-election in the Republican primary for District 43 on June 2, 2026. The district encompasses part of the Heights neighborhood in Billings.

• Rudolf Haden — Retired Navy Intelligence Officer in Billings, MT

  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.