Jennifer Carlson (Montana)

Jennifer Carlson

Republican Party

Candidate, Montana State Senate District 34

Prior offices

Montana House of Representatives District 69

Predecessor: Walt Sales

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Elections and appointments

Next election

November 3, 2026

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Jennifer Carlson (Republican Party) is running for election to the Montana State Senate to represent District 34. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.^[source]

Carlson (Republican Party) was a member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 69. She assumed office on January 4, 2021. She left office on January 6, 2025.

Biography

Jennifer Carlson lives in Churchill, Montana. Carlson earned a degree in biomedical science from Montana State University.

Committee assignments

Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.

2023-2024

Carlson was assigned to the following committees:

• Human Services Committee, Chair
• House Judiciary Committee

2021-2022

Carlson was assigned to the following committees:

• Human Services Committee
• House Judiciary Committee

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2026

See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2026

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Montana State Senate District 34

Incumbent Shelley Vance and Jennifer Carlson are running in the general election for Montana State Senate District 34 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Shelley Vance (R)
		Jennifer Carlson (R)

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2024

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Montana House of Representatives District 68

Incumbent Caleb Hinkle defeated Alexander Colafrancesco in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 68 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Caleb Hinkle (R)	74.1	4,283
	Submit photo	Alexander Colafrancesco (D)	25.9	1,500

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,783
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 68

Alexander Colafrancesco advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 68 on June 4, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Alexander Colafrancesco	100.0	506

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 506
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 68

Incumbent Caleb Hinkle defeated incumbent Jennifer Carlson and Scott Sales in the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 68 on June 4, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Caleb Hinkle	49.2	1,001
		Jennifer Carlson	34.4	699
		Scott Sales	16.4	333

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,033
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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 69

Incumbent Jennifer Carlson defeated Rocky Hamilton and Carl Mohler Jr. in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 69 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jennifer Carlson (R)	68.9	3,951
	Submit photo	Rocky Hamilton (D)	28.8	1,648
	Submit photo	Carl Mohler Jr. (L)	2.3	133

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,732
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 69

Rocky Hamilton advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 69 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Rocky Hamilton	100.0	791

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 791
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 69

Incumbent Jennifer Carlson advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 69 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jennifer Carlson	100.0	2,171

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Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Carl Mohler Jr. advanced from the Libertarian primary for Montana House of Representatives District 69.

2020

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Montana House of Representatives District 69

Jennifer Carlson won election in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 69 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jennifer Carlson (R)	100.0	5,801

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,801
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 69

Jennifer Carlson defeated Don Seifert in the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 69 on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jennifer Carlson	60.1	1,857
	Submit photo	Don Seifert	39.9	1,232

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,089
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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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2022

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2020

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Campaign finance summary

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Jennifer Carlson campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Montana House of Representatives District 68	Lost primary	$24,106	$0
2022	Montana House of Representatives District 69	Won general	$17,468	$0
2020	Montana House of Representatives District 69	Won general	$8,313	N/A**
Grand total			$49,888	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal 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
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2024

In 2024, the Montana State Legislature was not in session.

2023

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2022

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In 2022, the Montana State Legislature was not in session.

2021

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In 2021, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 4 to April 29. Americans for Prosperity Montana Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Forward Montana Legislators are scored on their votes on a variety of issues of interest to the organization. Montana Audubon Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. Montana Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on economic issues. Montana Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. Montana Farm Bureau Federation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to agriculture. Montana Federation of Public Employees Legislators are scored on their votes on a variety of issues of interest to the organization. Montana Human Rights Network Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues. Montana Public Interest Research Group Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. Montana Sportsmen Alliance Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. Montana State AFL-CIO Legislators are scored on their votes on labor issues. Montanans for Limited Government Legislators are scored on their votes on a variety of issues of interest to the organization. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. United Property Owners of Montana Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to property owners' interests.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Walt Sales (R)	Montana House of Representatives District 69 2021-2025	Succeeded by -

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Current members of the Montana State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Matt Regier

Majority Leader:Tom McGillvray

Senators

District 1

Mike Cuffe (R)

District 2

Dave Fern (D)

District 3

Carl Glimm (R)

District 4

John Fuller (R)

District 5

Matt Regier (R)

District 6

Mark Noland (R)

District 7

Greg Hertz (R)

District 8

Susan Webber (D)

District 9

Bruce Gillespie (R)

District 10

Jeremy Trebas (R)

District 11

Daniel Emrich (R)

District 12

Wendy McKamey (R)

District 13

Joshua Kassmier (R)

District 14

Russel Tempel (R)

District 15

Gregg Hunter (R)

District 16

Jonathan Windy Boy (D)

District 17

Bob Phalen (R)

District 18

Kenneth Bogner (R)

District 19

Barry Usher (R)

District 20

Sue Vinton (R)

District 21

Gayle Lammers (R)

District 22

Daniel Zolnikov (R)

District 23

Emma Kerr-Carpenter (D)

District 24

Mike Yakawich (R)

District 25

Dennis Lenz (R)

District 26

Tom McGillvray (R)

District 27

Vince Ricci (R)

District 28

Forrest Mandeville (R)

District 29

John Esp (R)

District 30

Cora Neumann (D)

District 31

Pat Flowers (D)

District 32

Denise Hayman (D)

District 33

Christopher Pope (D)

District 34

Shelley Vance (R)

District 35

Tony Tezak (R)

District 36

Sara Novak (D)

District 37

Derek Harvey (D)

District 38

Becky Beard (R)

District 39

Wylie Galt (R)

District 40

Laura Smith (D)

District 41

Janet Ellis (D)

District 42

Mary Dunwell (D)

District 43

Jason Ellsworth (R)

District 44

Theresa Manzella (R)

District 45

Denley Loge (R)

District 46

Jacinda Morigeau (D)

District 47

Ellie Boldman (D)

District 48

Andrea Olsen (D)

District 49

Willis Curdy (D)

District 50

Shane Morigeau (D)

Republican Party (32)

Democratic Party (18)