State Senator District 32 in Montana State Senate District 32, Montana

2026 Primary Election

• Becky Edwards — Incumbent State Representative in Bozeman, MT

  Becky Edwards is a Democratic candidate for Montana State Senate, District 32, and an incumbent State Representative for District 61 since January 2025. A 26-year Bozeman resident and MSU graduate, this "hard-working mama" serves her community by authoring HB932, a conservation bill directing $37 million in cannabis revenue to parks and wildlife biannually. Her platform focuses on lowering taxes, improving affordability, protecting public schools, and ensuring quality healthcare. She champions clean energy, a state climate action plan, and geothermal development, having dedicated her career to public land protection. Edwards advocates for equitable taxation, opposes regressive sales taxes, and aims to keep Bozeman affordable, running to ensure every Montanan's voice is heard.

• Neal Ganser — Building Consultant in Bozeman, MT

  Neal Ganser, a Republican, is running for the Montana State Senate. Born in Wisconsin, he is a U.S. Army National Guard veteran (1970-1976) and has resided in Gallatin County, Montana, since 1974. With an architectural background, Ganser's career includes founding Corbond Corporation as CEO for over two decades and working in building consultancy. He previously ran for the Montana House in 2016 and won the 2024 Republican primary for Senate District 33. A free-market conservative, he advocates for individual liberty, property rights, and choice in education. Ganser aims to address property taxes, healthcare, immigration, and affordable housing, seeking to reverse 'broken policies' and give individuals more control over decisions and finances.

• Kelly Kortum — Incumbent Montana House of Representatives, District 64 in Bozeman, MT

  Kelly Kortum is a lifelong Montanan, having grown up in rural Ekalaka and lived in Bozeman for 23 years. A Democratic Party member, he has served three terms in the Montana House of Representatives, representing districts 64 and 65. He assumed office on January 4, 2021, and his current term for District 64 ends January 4, 2027. He is known for focusing on affordability and accountability, and is an expert in technology, broadband, data centers, and AI. He successfully passed a bill in 2025 to refund rental application fees. Kortum is now running for the Montana State Senate, District 32, in the 2026 primary, aiming to continue his work on affordable housing, utilities, strong communities, and personal freedoms.