State Representative District 82 in Montana State House District 82, Montana

2026 Primary Election

• Pete Elverum — Incumbent State Representative in Helena, MT

  Pete Elverum is the Democratic incumbent State Representative for Montana House District 82, seeking re-election in 2026. A veteran Army Ranger and former East Helena city attorney, he lives in the Helena area with his wife and four children. Elverum advocates for protecting abortion rights, citing his wife's personal experience, and safeguarding LGBTQ+ community rights. His platform focuses on preserving Montana's public lands, protecting Medicaid expansion, increasing mental healthcare access, strengthening public education, and implementing economic policies that support working-class families over tax cuts for the wealthy.

• Clinton Mckay — Candidate for State Representative in MT

  Clinton McKay is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 82. McKay is on the ballot for the Republican primary scheduled for June 2, 2026. This race has no incumbent. No specific policy positions or background details are available from public records at this time.