Ben Kuiper
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Ben Kuiper (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 81. Kuiper declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
Elections
2026
See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 81
Ben Kuiper is running in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 81 on November 3, 2026.
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2022
See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 81
Melissa Romano defeated Jill Sark in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 81 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Melissa Romano (D) | 57.9 | 2,827 |
 | Jill Sark (R) | 42.1 | 2,055 | |
| Total votes: 4,882 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 81
Melissa Romano defeated Jake Troyer and Jacob Torgerson in the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 81 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melissa Romano | 65.8 | 1,108 |
 | Jake Troyer | 18.6 | 313 | |
 | Jacob Torgerson | 15.6 | 263 | |
| Total votes: 1,684 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ben Kuiper (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 81
Jill Sark defeated Charlie Hull in the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 81 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jill Sark | 57.0 | 643 |
| Charlie Hull | 43.0 | 485 | ||
| Total votes: 1,128 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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See also
2026 Elections
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