State Senator District 41 in Montana State Senate District 41, Montana

2026 Primary Election

• Erin Farris-Olsen — Attorney in Helena, MT

  Erin Farris-Olsen is a Democratic candidate for Montana State Senate District 41 in the 2026 election. An attorney and enrolled member of the Brothertown Indian Nation, she brings 20 years of experience in justice administration, economic development, and natural resource management. She previously served as a law clerk for the high court and worked in the state court administrator's office. Farris-Olsen is campaigning to represent Helena's SD41 and Montana values in the 2027 State Legislature, emphasizing meaningful dialogue and direct voter engagement.

• Dru Koester — Candidate for Montana State Senator in Helena, MT

  Dru Koester, a Libertarian candidate, is seeking election to the Montana State Senate for District 41 in the 2026 primary. A graduate of Shields Valley High School, Koester has a background as a business owner. She is committed to bringing Montana values back to the Capitol, campaigning on core principles of peace, prosperity, and justice. A central tenet of her platform is to prioritize the passage of "Defend the Guard" legislation, which she views as essential to oppose foreign entanglements and challenge what she describes as the "war machine." Koester pledges to run an independent, people-powered campaign, rejecting special interests, and upholding anti-corruption and civility standards in politics.

• Dana Toole — Candidate for State Senator in Helena, MT

  Dana Toole, a lifelong Montanan and University of Montana graduate, made Helena her home, raising three sons and serving three terms as chair of the Helena School Board. Her public service career included leading initiatives against child abuse and human trafficking. Running for the Montana State Senate, Toole is motivated by frustrations with rising costs, housing, and the state's public education focus. She advocates for strong schools, safe communities, economic policies supporting workers and fair wages, and opposes 'right-to-work' laws, aiming for community-focused leadership.