State Senator District 6 in Montana State Senate District 6, Montana

2026 Primary Election

• Patrick Fitzpatrick — Candidate for State Senator in Bigfork, MT

  Patrick Fitzpatrick is a Democratic candidate seeking election to the Montana State Senate for District 6 in the 2026 primary election. With decades of service in uniform and within communities, he is running to ensure Montana has leaders who prioritize the state over external interests and partisan politics. His platform focuses on advocating for healthcare access, supporting veterans, safeguarding Montana's way of life, and fostering an environment where families can flourish. He believes in local leadership that understands Montanans' needs, rather than being swayed by Washington talking points.

• Mark Noland — Incumbent State Senator in Bigfork, MT

  Mark Noland is an incumbent Republican State Senator representing District 6 in Montana. From Bigfork, Noland has a significant legislative career, serving five terms in the Montana House of Representatives (2015-2023) before joining the State Senate in 2023 for District 5, and subsequently District 6 since January 2025. His legislative focus includes public safety, such as increasing penalties for human trafficking and revising sex offender laws, in addition to environmental protection and transportation regulations. He also sponsored bills addressing nonprofit reporting and credit union compliance. Noland demonstrates strong alignment with his party, voting with the majority of Republicans 90% of the time in the 2025 legislative session. He is running for re-election in the 2026 Republican primary for his State Senate District 6 seat.