State Representative District 89 in Montana State House District 89, Montana

2026 Primary Election

• Lyn Hellegaard — Former State Representative in Missoula, MT

  Lyn Hellegaard, born Darrellyn Bingham in Moab, Utah in 1958, is a Montana Republican. A conservative leader, she has experience as a business owner, banker, and city councilperson. Hellegaard previously represented House District 97 in the Montana Legislature from 2023 to 2025, serving on the House and Joint Appropriations committees. She has sponsored legislation focused on election integrity, veteran assistance, and local government. Hellegaard believes parents should be the primary voice in education and advocates for reducing regulation and taxes to foster economic growth and good-paying jobs in Montana. She is running to address rising costs for Montana families, cut government waste, and curb what she sees as excessive government control and spending.

• Mark A Thane — Incumbent State Representative in Missoula, MT

  Mark A. Thane is an incumbent Democratic State Representative for Montana House District 89, seeking re-election in 2026. Born and raised in Missoula, Montana, he holds both a bachelor's and master's degree from the University of Montana. Prior to entering politics, Thane dedicated 39 years to Missoula County Public Schools as a teacher, administrator, and superintendent, retiring in 2019. His platform focuses on workforce development, supporting high-quality public education, ensuring access to public lands, advocating for affordable healthcare, and promoting lower residential tax rates with homestead exemptions. He previously represented House District 99.