State Representative District 66 in Montana State House District 66, Montana

2026 Primary Election

• Owen Lang — Plumber, Small Business Owner in Bozeman, MT

  Owen Lang, a Bozeman native and Republican, is running for Montana House District 66 in the 2026 primary. A Bozeman High '93 graduate, he aims to preserve Montana as "the Last Best Place." He is pro-family, supports constitutional rights including speech, religion, and gun ownership, and advocates for limited government, free markets, and law and order. Lang, a veteran of the Montana Army National Guard, previously worked as a plumber-fitter for 22 years, owning his own plumbing business and a local whiskey distillery. He also supports vocational trades, public land access, and tax reform. This is his first foray into politics.

• Eric Matthews — Incumbent Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 66th district in Bozeman, MT

  Eric Matthews, a Democratic incumbent representing Montana House District 66 since January 2023, is a Bozeman native. A graduate of Bozeman High and Montana State University, he has taught at Chief Joseph Middle School for 25 years. Matthews is a dedicated advocate for workers, leading the Bozeman Education Association and serving as First Vice President of the Montana Federation of Public Employees. His platform focuses on strong wages, affordable healthcare, quality education, dignified retirement, and an equitable tax system. He also champions protecting public lands and ensuring access for all Montanans, bringing his consensus-building experience to Helena.