James Reavis
2025 - Present
2027
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James Reavis (Democratic Party) is a member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 47. He assumed office on January 6, 2025. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Reavis (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 47. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
Biography
James Reavis earned a bachelor's degree from Washington State University, a law degree from the University of Montana School of Law, and a graduate degree from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. His career experience includes working as a lawyer.[1]
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 47
Incumbent James Reavis and Rony Stevens are running in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 47 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 47
James Reavis defeated Stephanie Moncada in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 47 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Reavis (D) | 52.9 | 1,819 |
| Stephanie Moncada (R) | 47.1 | 1,621 | ||
| Total votes: 3,440 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 47
James Reavis advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 47 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Reavis | 100.0 | 603 |
| Total votes: 603 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 47
Stephanie Moncada defeated Thomas Mahon in the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 47 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Stephanie Moncada | 52.3 | 346 | |
| Thomas Mahon | 47.7 | 315 | ||
| Total votes: 661 | |||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 50
Incumbent Mallerie Stromswold defeated James Reavis in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 50 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mallerie Stromswold (R) | 51.8 | 1,468 |
| James Reavis (D) | 48.2 | 1,365 | |
| Total votes: 2,833 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 50
James Reavis defeated Erin Tate in the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 50 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Reavis | 52.0 | 458 |
| Erin Tate | 48.0 | 422 | ||
| Total votes: 880 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 50
Incumbent Mallerie Stromswold advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 50 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mallerie Stromswold | 100.0 | 1,028 |
| Total votes: 1,028 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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After obtaining a law degree from the University of Montana, earning a Master’s in Public Administration, and passing the bar, I went to work as a public defender. I served as a public defender for eleven years. Each day I worked to ensure the liberties and freedoms we enjoy under the Constitution are protected. I recently entered private practice to work in family law, criminal defense, and appeals before the Montana Supreme Court.
I am running to be your next state representative because I am not happy with the decisions being made in our Legislature and I want to make a change. I have the experience, legal background, and energy to do a good job representing everyday Montanans. I want to improve your standard of living in the Treasure State. I will be a hard-working, independent voice who will follow the facts and I will listen to you.- Hard working problem solver who will work on both sides of the aisle to pass good laws.
- Freedom - Safety - Reform
- I have a decade of experience practicing before the Montana Supreme Court and I have been involved in the last five legislative sessions. I am ready to hit the ground running as your state representative from Day 1.
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2022
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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
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Montana House of Representatives District 47 2025-Present |
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