State Representative District 49 in Montana State House District 49, Montana

2026 Primary Election

• Ole Hedstrom — Candidate for State Representative in MT

  Ole Hedstrom is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Montana House of Representatives for District 49 in the 2026 election cycle. Hedstrom is set to appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on June 2, 2026, where he will be competing against Charlie Loveridge. His candidacy focuses on representing the constituents of District 49 in the state's lower legislative chamber.

• Charlie Loveridge — Small business owner in Billings, MT

  Charlie Loveridge is a Republican candidate running for the Montana House of Representatives, District 49, in the June 2, 2026, primary election. A lifelong resident and businessman in Billings, he previously ran for Billings City Council in Ward 3. Loveridge owns VIP Services, a multi-generational family business. He emphasizes bringing common-sense private sector ideas to government, addressing issues like violence, drugs, homelessness, and high property taxes. His policy priorities include ensuring parents have the primary voice in education, protecting Second Amendment rights, reducing the tax burden on families and small businesses, opposing wasteful government spending, and reducing government's footprint to foster marketplace growth and affordable housing development.

• Rebecca Noell — Fraternity & Sorority Life at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MT

  Rebecca Noell is a Democratic candidate for the Montana House of Representatives, District 49, in the 2026 primary election. Her campaign priorities include fully funding school systems, championing Montana's public lands and clean environment, and ensuring access to Medicare, Medicaid, and rural healthcare. Noell holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Montana (2007) and a master's degree. Professionally, she is involved with Fraternity & Sorority Life at the University of Michigan. She is also an active community volunteer, serving as President of The Junior League and engaging with various educational and social service groups, earning honors such as Panhellenic Woman of the Year.