State Representative District 73 in Montana State House District 73, Montana
2026 Primary Election
- Gerry Kennedy — Candidate for Montana House of Representatives in MT
Gerry Kennedy is a Republican candidate campaigning for a seat in the Montana House of Representatives, aiming to represent District 73. Kennedy is set to appear on the ballot for the Republican primary election on June 2, 2026. This election will determine the party's nominee for the general election on November 3, 2026. The race for District 73 does not feature an incumbent, indicating an open contest for the position. No further details about Kennedy's professional background, specific policy stances, or motivations for seeking office are available in the current search results.
- Jennifer Lynch — Incumbent State Representative in Butte, MT
Jennifer Lynch is an incumbent Democratic State Representative for Montana's 73rd district, having assumed office in January 2023 after being elected in November 2022. A school teacher born in Butte, Montana, she is the daughter of former legislator J.D. Lynch. Representative Lynch serves as the Democratic Caucus Chair (2025-) and is a member of the House Agriculture, Business and Labor, and Transportation committees. During the 2023 legislative session, she sponsored legislation related to warehouse worker protection and unemployment insurance, and requested drafts concerning education laws, universal public preschool, and mental health services in schools. She was tapped by local Democrats as a candidate for the House seat.