State Representative District 80 in Montana State House District 80, Montana

2026 Primary Election

• Qasim W Abdul-Baki — Public Defender in Missoula, MT

  Qasim Abdul-Baki is a Democratic candidate for the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 80 in the 2026 primary election. His professional background includes working as a public defender and serving as a legal secretary for the Office of the State Public Defender. He previously worked as a research associate for the Montana Democratic Party. Abdul-Baki advocates for a woman's right to safe and legal abortion care and aims to address Montana's housing crisis by promoting increased housing development and tenant protections. On economic policy, he is committed to lowering the cost of living, fostering good-paying union jobs, and ensuring fair wages for working Montanans.

• Katie Fruits — Candidate for Montana House of Representatives in Helena Valley, MT

  Katie Fruits is a Republican candidate for the Montana House of Representatives, District 80, running in the primary on June 2, 2026. She advocates for streamlining regulations, lowering property taxes, and cutting government spending to improve affordability. Fruits is committed to protecting Montana's public lands while respecting private property rights, and she supports healthcare reform to prioritize patients. She has also pledged to support congressional term limits, believing in a citizen legislature responsive to the people.

• Megan Lane — Biology teacher, small business owner, and scientist in Helena, MT

  Megan Lane is a Democratic candidate seeking election to the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 80 in the 2026 primary. A Helena native, she is a dedicated mom, wife, biology teacher, small business owner, and scientist. Lane has spent 22 years teaching in Helena, where she and her husband are raising their family. She is committed to being a tireless advocate for public schools, public lands, housing affordability, healthcare access, and equity in taxation if elected to serve.