Bob Carter
2025 - Present
2027
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Bob Carter (Democratic Party) is a member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 96. He assumed office on January 6, 2025. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Carter (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 96. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
Biography
Bob Carter was born in Great Falls, Montana. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Montana in 2021. His career experience includes working as a scientist and reserve police officer.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Carter was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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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 96
Incumbent Bob Carter is running in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 96 on November 3, 2026.
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2024
See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 96
Incumbent Bob Carter defeated Robert Labair in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 96 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bob Carter (D) | 60.6 | 3,684 |
| Robert Labair (R) | 39.4 | 2,394 | ||
| Total votes: 6,078 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 96
Incumbent Bob Carter advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 96 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bob Carter | 100.0 | 1,495 |
| Total votes: 1,495 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 96
Robert Labair advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 96 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Robert Labair | 100.0 | 952 | |
| Total votes: 952 | |||
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Endorsements
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Pledges
Carter signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 98
Bob Carter defeated Sonia Shearer-Hiett and Richard Armerding in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 98 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bob Carter (D) | 59.1 | 2,985 |
| Sonia Shearer-Hiett (R) | 36.8 | 1,860 | ||
 | Richard Armerding (L) | 4.1 | 208 | |
| Total votes: 5,053 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 98
Bob Carter defeated Andy Nelson in the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 98 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bob Carter | 57.4 | 994 |
| Andy Nelson | 42.6 | 738 | ||
| Total votes: 1,732 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 98
Sonia Shearer-Hiett advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 98 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Sonia Shearer-Hiett | 100.0 | 983 | |
| Total votes: 983 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Richard Armerding advanced from the Libertarian primary for Montana House of Representatives District 98.
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
Bob Carter completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Carter's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Advocate for high-quality public education and affordable healthcare.
- Protecting our public lands, natural resources, human rights and voting rights.
- Promoting good paying jobs and affordable housing.
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
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2023
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In 2023, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 2 to May 2.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 7, 2022
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Montana House of Representatives District 96 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Willis Curdy (D) |
Montana House of Representatives District 98 2023-2025 |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Target Range School District, At-large 2011 |
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