State Senator District 19 in Montana State Senate District 19, Montana

2026 Primary Election

• Deanna J Daigrepont — Candidate for State Senator in MT

  Deanna J. Daigrepont is a Democratic candidate running for election to the Montana State Senate to represent District 19. She is on the ballot for the Democratic primary, which is scheduled for June 2, 2026. Daigrepont is campaigning to secure her party's nomination for the state legislative position. The general election for State Senate District 19 will follow on November 3, 2026. Her campaign is focused on earning the support of voters in the upcoming primary contest for the Montana State Senate.

• Chris Rindal — Small business owner in Lewistown, MT

  Chris Rindal, a small business owner with an agricultural background, is running for Montana State Senate District 19 as a Republican. He emphasizes that agriculture is the backbone of Central Montana and vows to defend farmers and ranchers from regulatory overreach. His platform includes supporting policies that protect unborn children, a non-negotiable right to keep and bear arms, backing local hospitals, prioritizing debt reduction while investing in infrastructure, a lower tax agenda, and promoting apprenticeship training for good-paying trade jobs. Rindal believes in small government, lower taxes, and policies supporting hardworking families. He seeks to be an approachable leader, a genuine hometown voice in Helena, committed to faith, family, and community, ensuring a better future for the next generation in Central Montana.

• Barry Usher — Incumbent State Senator in Billings, MT

  Barry Usher is an incumbent Republican State Senator for Montana's District 19, seeking re-election in 2026. A seasoned lawmaker, he previously served multiple terms in the Montana House before his election to the Senate in 2022. A US Coast Guard veteran and business owner, including Beartooth Harley Davidson, Usher is recognized as a strong conservative. His legislative focus includes criminal justice reform, public safety, and law enforcement, earning him the Medal of Merit Award. He is also the president-elect of the National Conference of State Legislatures, promoting bipartisan collaboration among state legislators.