State Representative District 71 in Montana State House District 71, Montana

2026 Primary Election

• Scott Demarois — Incumbent State Representative in Anaconda, MT

  Scott DeMarois, born and raised in Anaconda, Montana, retired as a Captain from the Anaconda Fire Department after a 29-year career. His public service experience honed his communication, listening, and team-working skills in stressful environments, which he brings to his role as a State Representative. Currently holding office for Montana House District 71, he assumed office in January 2025 and is running for re-election in the 2026 Democratic primary. DeMarois advocates for renewing Medicaid expansion and improving mental health services, particularly addressing issues at the Montana State Hospital. He also believes in increasing state funding for education to ensure quality and adequate resources for students, free from political influence.

• Suzzann Nordwick — Engineer in Walkerville, MT

  Suzzann Nordwick is a Republican candidate for the Montana House of Representatives, District 71, in the 2026 Primary Election. A metallurgical engineer, scientist, and analyst with a background in project management, she is a fifth-generation Montanan committed to a "Montana First" approach. Her platform emphasizes protecting traditional jobs, creating good-paying opportunities, and implementing a fair property tax system for residents on fixed incomes. Nordwick also advocates for safeguarding Montana's way of life, ensuring rights are respected. Describing herself as an "America First Republican," she was a TRUMP Endorsed RNC 2024 Delegate and has previously sought state legislative office.