Montana State House District 18 (unopposed)

Current seat holder: Llew Jones (R).

Bruce Gillespie

Bruce Gillespie (Republican) is a candidate for the Montana House of Representatives in District 18 (Pondera, Teton, Toole counties) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Official legislative biography notes: Born 1946 in Cut Bank; B.A., Montana State University; rancher; livestock nutrition consultant; served in Peace Corps in Ecuador; former Cut Bank school board trustee and chairman; served in Senate since 2019; spouse’s name is Doreen; two children, Kisten and Kent. Butch Gillespie.

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“Butch is committed to protecting our way of life, supporting agriculture, creating jobs, and building a strong future for rural Montana.” (Bruce Gillespie campaign website)
About "Butch": “My goal is to promote opportunity, encourage economic growth, and help ensure that future generations can continue to live, work, and raise their families right here in Montana.” (Official campaign website)

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