State Representative District 74 in Montana State House District 74, Montana

2026 Primary Election

• Trenin Bayless — Researcher in Butte, MT

  Trenin Bayless, 34, is a Republican candidate for the Montana House of Representatives, District 74, currently seeking election in the 2026 primary. A researcher holding a PhD at Montana Technical University in Butte, Bayless possesses an extensive background in various academic disciplines and state agencies. He identifies housing as the most pressing issue for Montanans, advocating for the rebuilding of industries that provide well-paid jobs rather than over-reliance on underpaid state or university positions. Bayless previously ran for the same seat in 2024, winning the Republican primary but losing the general election. He has faced public accusations from the Montana Human Rights Network, which identifies him as a white supremacist and neo-Nazi espousing views for the extermination of Jews and LGBTQ+ individuals; Montana Tech reappointed him to his position despite these concerns.

• Marc J Lee — Incumbent Montana State Representative in Butte-Silver Bow, MT

  Marc J. Lee is an incumbent Democratic politician currently serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives for District 74. He assumed office in January 2025, with his current term concluding in January 2027. Lee is actively seeking re-election for the same position in the 2026 Democratic primary. Prior to his political career, he dedicated his professional life to public service as a captain with the Butte-Silver Bow Fire Department. He is running to continue representing his district in the state legislature.