State Representative District 48 in Montana State House District 48, Montana

2026 Primary Election

• Tucker Colvin — Technical assistance provider, trainer, and researcher at the Southwest Environmental Finance Center in MT

  Tucker Colvin, a Democratic candidate for Montana House District 48, focuses on listening to constituents and developing long-term solutions for the state. He aims to foster a Montana where everyone can live a fulfilling life, prioritizing public health, environmental protection, public safety, and quality education. His platform includes accelerating affordable housing, safeguarding public lands, supporting apprenticeship programs, protecting unions, and increasing public school funding. Colvin is a technical assistance provider, trainer, and researcher at the Southwest Environmental Finance Center since 2021, specializing in water and wastewater. He holds a B.S. from Montana State University and an M.S. from the University of New Mexico, with experience working with diverse communities.

• Curtis Schomer — Incumbent State Representative, House District 48 in Billings, MT

  Curtis Schomer is a conservative politician currently serving as State Representative for Montana's House District 48. A lifelong blue-collar worker and an underground miner, he emphasizes hard work and family values as a husband and father of three residing in Billings. Schomer is committed to controlling government growth, lowering property taxes, and ensuring public safety by supporting law enforcement. He champions advancing career technical education to strengthen Montana's workforce and advocates for energy independence. He officially assumed his current office in January 2025 and is seeking re-election.