State Representative District 98 in Montana State House District 98, Montana

2026 Primary Election

• Jonathan Karlen — Incumbent State Representative in Missoula, MT

  Jonathan Karlen, born August 27, 1999, is an incumbent Democratic State Representative for Montana House District 98, encompassing Missoula. He previously served in HD 96 and is currently the Democratic Whip. Karlen earned degrees in wildlife biology, climate change studies, and public administration from the University of Montana, where he also worked as a research associate. He is known for sponsoring legislation on wildlife data, tenant rights, and professional licensing board appointments. He also served on Missoula's Climate and Energy board and is one of the youngest state legislators.

• Bryan Muzzana — Candidate for State Representative in MT

  Bryan Muzzana is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Montana House of Representatives for District 98. He is running in the Republican primary, which is scheduled for June 2, 2026. Muzzana is campaigning for a seat in the state's lower chamber, where state representatives are responsible for voting on public policy matters, state spending levels, tax adjustments, and upholding or overriding gubernatorial vetoes. Public records indicate that there is no incumbent in the Republican primary race he is contesting. Details regarding Muzzana's professional background or specific policy positions are not available in the provided information.