State Senator District 31 in Montana State Senate District 31, Montana

2026 Primary Election

• Richard Aungier — Candidate for State Senator in MT

  Richard Aungier is seeking election to the Montana State Senate, representing District 31. He is running as a Republican Party candidate in the primary election scheduled for June 2, 2026. The general election for this seat will follow on November 3, 2026. This race does not have an incumbent, meaning no current officeholder is running for re-election in this particular district. Aungier will face at least one Democratic candidate, Kathleen Williams, in the overall contest for the District 31 seat.

• Kathleen Williams — Candidate for State Senator in Bozeman, MT

  Kathleen Williams is an experienced candidate for Montana State Senate, District 31. With over three decades in Montana, she is known for uniting diverse interests on complex issues like water rights, healthcare access, and economic opportunities. Williams champions Montana’s strong right to privacy and supports rural communities, advocating for producers and promoting energy diversification. Her background includes leading rural healthcare initiatives at USDA, serving as a caregiver, and securing mental health resources. She previously mounted close campaigns for the U.S. House. Williams is dedicated to fighting for working families, low-income seniors, fiscal responsibility, and protecting the state's education system.