State Representative District 68 in Montana State House District 68, Montana

2026 Primary Election

• Jennifer Carlson — Candidate for State Representative in Manhattan, MT

  Jennifer Carlson, a former Montana State Representative for House District 69, served in 2021 and 2023. She is now a candidate for the Montana House of Representatives, District 68, in the 2026 Primary Election. Born and raised in Montana, Carlson champions freedom and choice, aiming to advance liberty and limit government. Her policy priorities include supporting a balanced budget and defending individual rights by checking executive authority and prohibiting vaccine status discrimination. She advocates for criminal justice reform, emphasizing rehabilitation and compensation for the wrongly convicted. Carlson also supports healthcare reforms like telemedicine and direct patient care, and educational choice through special needs vouchers and increased savings accounts. She is committed to protecting the freedoms, liberty, and human dignity of all Montanans.

• Randy Chamberlin — CEO of Montana Steel Industries in MT

  Randy Chamberlin is a Republican businessman and the CEO of Montana Steel Industries. He is running for election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 68, appearing on the Republican primary ballot on June 2, 2026. Chamberlin previously filed to challenge Senator Shelley Vance for State Senate District 34, a race in which he was reportedly backed by the Montana GOP. He is identified as a fiscal conservative and aligns on key issues, being pro-gun, supporting lower property taxes, and holding anti-abortion views.

• Jocelyn Kent — Candidate for State Representative in MT

  Jocelyn Kent is a Democratic candidate campaigning for the Montana House of Representatives, seeking to represent District 68. She is participating in the Democratic primary election scheduled for June 2, 2026. This particular race for District 68 does not include any incumbents, indicating an open contest. Beyond her candidacy, no details regarding her professional background, specific policy positions, or comprehensive reasons for running are provided in the available information.