State Senator District 22 in Montana State Senate District 22, Montana

2026 Primary Election

• Daniel Zolnikov — Incumbent State Senator in Billings, MT

  Daniel Zolnikov is a Republican politician currently serving in the Montana State Senate, representing District 22, a position he assumed in 2023. He is seeking re-election for this seat in the 2026 primary election. Prior to his time in the Senate, Zolnikov served multiple terms in the Montana House of Representatives for District 47, which covers Billings, from 2013 to 2020. He is notably recognized for pursuing pro-privacy legislation. Zolnikov holds a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Marketing, and Management, as well as an MBA from the University of Montana, and has professional experience as a management consultant, energy developer, and sales and marketing manager.