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Chiko Olson
Republican Party
Candidate, Montana House of Representatives District 79
Elections and appointments
Next election
June 2, 2026
Education
Bachelor's
Eastern Washington University
Personal
Profession
Business owner

Chiko Olson (Republican Party) is running for election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 79. Olson is on the ballot in the Republican primary on June 2, 2026.[source]

Olson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Chiko Olson earned a bachelor's degree from Eastern Washington University. Her career experience includes working as a business owner.[1]

Elections

2026

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on June 2, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

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Democratic primary

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Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 79

Incumbent Luke Muszkiewicz (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 79 on June 2, 2026.

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Republican primary

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Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 79

Chiko Olson (R) is running in the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 79 on June 2, 2026.

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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Chiko Olson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Olson's responses.

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My father became a naturalized citizen from the Fiji Islands the year I was born. He worked 3 jobs to care for my mother and their 5 children. He never asked for anything but the opportunity to prove himself and that he did! Prior to his death he had been a Pastor, Police Chaplain and was working on his PhD. I too am asking my neighbors in House District 79 to allow me to prove myself as their Representative. As a long time business owner in Helena, as well as a wife, mother and grandmother, I pledge to hold the line on government spending, hold the door open for businesses to thrive and hold a standard for safety in our community. Allow me to represent you well and I promise I will do my utmost. Thank You!
  • Hold the line on spending.
  • Hold the door open for business.
  • Hold the standard for community.
Montana is our Treasure state. There is nothing more valuable than our children, our families, our businesses and natural resources. I vow to value them all.
As a Christian woman, clearly the example of Jesus Christ. In addition to Him, I was fortunate enough, although for only a short time, to have a strong mother who showed kindness and example of service to all she met. I also carry with me the strength of many wonderful women who have gone before and done the harder work to allow me to run today.
Honesty, Integrity and Transparency.
The above plus constant and effective work ethic that is not self seeking.
I would like to leave a legacy of Love, Hope and the Truth.
I worked at a "burger bar " through high school to help pay for my school clothes and eventually college. I started at $ 2.75/hour but quickly got a raise to $ 3.25!
Stay in your lane.
Over and unwise spending never works to anyone's success.
I hope to be endorsed by the voters in House District 79 in November. That's what matters to me most.
My mom who was born and raised in Hawaii, shared stories about Pearl Harbor when she was young. It made an impact of being a Japanese-American at a volatile time. I am grateful that it is unnecessary to be divided but can join together as Americans if one desires to.

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  1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 27, 2026


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