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Montana · Montana House District 86 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Wayne Rusk

Republican

2026 race · Montana House District 86

99% chance of winning · race rated Solid R

1%99%

99% chance of winning · race rated Solid R

1%99%
● Archie Thomas● Wayne Rusk
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Background

Past races on file
1 (1 won)

Links: Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Montana, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2022

    House of Representatives · HD-88 Nov 8, 2022

    R · 70.0% · 4,110 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026