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Ed Byrne

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Ed Byrne
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Candidate, Montana House of Representatives District 11

Montana House of Representatives District 11
Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

0

Compensation

Base salary

$104.86/legislative day

Per diem

$171/day

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

University of Montana, Missoula

Graduate

U.S. Army War College

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Contact

Ed Byrne (Republican Party) is a member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 11. He assumed office on January 6, 2025. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.

Byrne (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 11. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Biography

Ed Byrne served in the U.S. Army, retiring with the rank of colonel. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Montana, Missoula, a graduate degree in public administration from George Mason University, a graduate degree in science and administration from Central Michigan University, and a graduate degree in strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College.[1]

Elections

2026

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2026

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Montana House of Representatives District 11

Incumbent Ed Byrne is running in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 11 on November 3, 2026.

Candidate
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Ed Byrne (R)

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2024

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Montana House of Representatives District 11

Ed Byrne defeated Jennifer Allen in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 11 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Ed Byrne
Ed Byrne (R)
 
75.8
 
5,214
Image of Jennifer Allen
Jennifer Allen (D) Candidate Connection
 
24.2
 
1,665

Total votes: 6,879
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 11

Jennifer Allen advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 11 on June 4, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jennifer Allen
Jennifer Allen Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
644

Total votes: 644
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 11

Ed Byrne defeated Rob Tracy in the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 11 on June 4, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Ed Byrne
Ed Byrne
 
63.0
 
1,650
Rob Tracy
 
37.0
 
970

Total votes: 2,620
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Pledges

Byrne signed the following pledges.

  • U.S. Term Limits

Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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Campaign finance summary


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Ed Byrne campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Montana House of Representatives District 11Won general$14,581 $0
Grand total$14,581 $0
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by
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Montana House of Representatives District 11
2025-Present
Succeeded by
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Current members of the Montana House of Representatives
Leadership
Speaker of the House:Brandon Ler
Majority Leader:Steve Fitzpatrick
Minority Leader:Katie Sullivan
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Marc Lee (D)
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