State Representative District 6 in Montana State House District 6, Montana
2026 Primary Election
- Arthur Dunn — Butcher in MT
Arthur Dunn is a local butcher running as a Republican for the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 6, in the 2026 election. This marks his first bid for public office. He will participate in the Republican primary on June 2, 2026, vying for the seat as the incumbent, Representative Amy Regier, transitions to a Senate race. Dunn is running against businessman Jim Riley in the primary. His specific policy positions are not yet publicly detailed as he has not completed Ballotpedia's candidate survey.
- Darren Fix — Computer programmer in MT
Darren Fix is a Democratic candidate for the Montana House of Representatives District 6 in the 2026 primary election. A U.S. Navy veteran, he served from 1989 to 1993. For over 30 years, Fix has worked as a computer programmer, a profession that has instilled in him a problem-solving approach: understanding root causes, collaborating on solutions, and taking responsibility for outcomes. He aims to help a lot of people by applying this method in Helena. His community involvement includes serving as a CASA advocate for children in foster care, volunteering with hospice, and teaching children to code.
- Jim Riley — Incumbent School Board Trustee (Smith Valley School, At-large) in MT
Jim Riley, a devoted husband and father, is running as a Republican for Montana House District 6 in the June 2, 2026 primary. Currently a Smith Valley School Board Trustee, he brings "dirt-road values, guided by faith" to public service. His platform, "Montana First. Freedom Always. Faith. Family. Future.," advocates for a strong economy with less government, parental choice in education, securing borders, responsible resource management for ranchers and miners, and protecting Second Amendment rights. Riley is committed to transparency, accountability, and putting community needs first, building on Montana’s traditions while creating opportunities.