State Representative District 65 in Montana State House District 65, Montana

2026 Primary Election

• Brian Close — Incumbent State Representative in MT

  Brian Close, born in Northbrook, Illinois in 1958, is an incumbent Democratic member of the Montana House of Representatives for District 65. He moved to Montana in 1994 and holds degrees from the University of Chicago, New York University Law School, and Montana State University. A tax attorney, Close assumed office in January 2025 and is running for re-election in the 2026 Democratic primary. His platform advocates for reproductive freedom, support for seniors including home care and financial protections, a tenants' bill of rights, affordable housing, and a fairer tax system with property tax relief.

• Joe Flynn — Corporate Sales Manager and Published Author in Bozeman, MT

  Joe Flynn is a Republican candidate for the Montana House of Representatives, seeking to represent District 65 in the June 2, 2026 primary election. He has a professional background as a Corporate Sales Manager for J&H Inc./Kelley Connect in Bozeman, Montana, a position he has held since 2014. Additionally, he is a published author. Flynn previously ran for House District 63 in the 2024 election. There is no incumbent in the District 65 race he is currently running for, and his policy positions are not detailed in the available information. He serves a broad region including Montana, Northern Wyoming, Northern Idaho, and Washington.