State Representative District 52 in Montana State House District 52, Montana

2026 Primary Election

• Elizabeth Heald — Candidate for State Representative in MT

  Elizabeth Heald is a Democratic Party candidate seeking election to the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 52. She is on the ballot for the Democratic primary election, scheduled for June 2, 2026. Heald aims to secure a seat in the state's lower chamber, where representatives vote on public policy, state spending, taxation, and gubernatorial vetoes. As of now, her specific campaign themes or policy positions have not been publicly detailed.

• Ed Walker — Small business owner in Billings, MT

  Edward "Ed" Walker is a multi-generational Montanan, small business owner, and free market enterpriser, with a background in energy and industrial construction. He previously served as a Montana State Senator (2011-2015) for District 29 in Billings, known for fiscal conservatism and First Amendment advocacy. Walker is currently running in the Republican primary for the Montana House of Representatives, District 52, on June 2, 2026. His campaign focuses on conservative leadership, curbing bad tax policy, reducing the cost of living, protecting Montana values, and ensuring government accountability. He is also Montana State Chair for U.S. Term Limits and supports public land access. He lives in Billings with his wife, Kathleen, and they have five children and grandchildren.

• Stacy Zinn — Incumbent State Representative in Billings, MT

  Stacy Zinn is an incumbent Republican State Representative for Montana's 52nd District, representing parts of Billings. She was appointed to the Montana House of Representatives in December 2025 to fill a vacancy. Zinn previously worked for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and earned a master's degree from Texas Tech University. She is running for re-election in the 2026 Republican primary, having expressed a desire to serve and utilize her experience in law enforcement, the courts, and tribal law within the Legislature. She previously ran in a 2024 U.S. House primary.