State Representative District 79 in Montana State House District 79, Montana

2026 Primary Election

• Luke Muszkiewicz — Incumbent State Representative in Helena, MT

  Luke Muszkiewicz, a Democratic incumbent representing Montana House District 79, was born in Helena in 1978 and is a Carroll College alumnus. He assumed office in January 2025 and is running for re-election in the 2026 primary. Muszkiewicz advocates for strong schools, stable funding, accessible healthcare, increased housing supply, fair taxes, and defending public lands. His legislative efforts include bills that became law in 2025, such as establishing education inflation reconciliation and revising teacher stipends. He also sponsored an interim study on federal grant access. He serves on key House committees, including Legislative Finance and Appropriations.

• Chiko Olson — Business owner in Helena, MT

  Chiko Olson is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Montana House of Representatives for District 79 in the 2026 primary. She brings a background as a business owner, having previously owned and operated a Dairy Queen franchise for nearly three decades with her husband in the Helena area. Olson earned a bachelor's degree from Eastern Washington University and completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey as part of her campaign.