Jordan Ophus

Jordan Ophus (Libertarian Party) is running for election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 27. He is on the ballot in the Libertarian Party primary on June 2, 2026.^[source]

Biography

Jordan Ophus was born in Havre, Montana. He served in the U.S. Navy from 2012 to 2021.^[1]

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 27

Incumbent Paul Tuss (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 27 on June 2, 2026.

		Candidate
		Paul Tuss

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Republican primary

The Republican primary scheduled for June 2, 2026, was canceled.

Libertarian Party primary

The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

Libertarian primary for Montana House of Representatives District 27

Jordan Ophus (L) is running in the Libertarian Party primary for Montana House of Representatives District 27 on June 2, 2026.

		Candidate
		Jordan Ophus

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2024

Supreme Court Clerk of Court

General election

General election for Montana Supreme Court Clerk of Court

Incumbent Bowen Greenwood defeated Erin Farris-Olsen and Roger Roots in the general election for Montana Supreme Court Clerk of Court on November 5, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Bowen Greenwood (R)	56.9	330,503
	Erin Farris-Olsen (D)	38.9	226,105
	Roger Roots (L)	4.2	24,639

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 581,247
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana Supreme Court Clerk of Court

Erin Farris-Olsen defeated Jordan Ophus in the Democratic primary for Montana Supreme Court Clerk of Court on June 4, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Erin Farris-Olsen	82.8	75,038
	Jordan Ophus	17.2	15,612

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 90,650
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana Supreme Court Clerk of Court

Incumbent Bowen Greenwood defeated Jason Ellsworth in the Republican primary for Montana Supreme Court Clerk of Court on June 4, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bowen Greenwood	52.6	83,379
	Submit photo	Jason Ellsworth	47.4	74,999

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 158,378
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Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Roger Roots advanced from the Libertarian primary for Montana Supreme Court Clerk of Court.

Endorsements

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Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, State Auditor

General election

General election for Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, State Auditor

James Brown defeated John Repke in the general election for Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, State Auditor on November 5, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	James Brown (R)	61.4	358,642
	John Repke (D)	38.6	225,251

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 583,893
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, State Auditor

John Repke advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, State Auditor on June 4, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Repke	100.0	92,480

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 92,480
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Jordan Ophus (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, State Auditor

James Brown defeated John Jay Willoughby in the Republican primary for Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, State Auditor on June 4, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	James Brown	69.5	114,604
	John Jay Willoughby	30.5	50,212

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 164,816
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Steve Gunderson (R)
Keith Brownfield (R)

Endorsements

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2022

General election

General election for Montana House of Representatives District 33

Incumbent Casey Knudsen defeated Jordan Ophus in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 33 on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Casey Knudsen (R)	76.9	2,917
	Jordan Ophus (D)	23.1	876

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,793
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 33

Jordan Ophus advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 33 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jordan Ophus	100.0	388

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 388
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 33

Incumbent Casey Knudsen advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 33 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Casey Knudsen	100.0	1,864

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,864
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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

Supreme Court Clerk of Court

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Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, State Auditor

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2022

Jordan Ophus completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ophus' responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a veteran of the United States Navy, born of Montana and its city Havre. I seek to protect and defend those of my state and community from exploitation and harm by entities of unimaginable scales and power. It is my nature to fight fate, to uplift the companionate and to cast down the wrathful. In all my works I seek not to be great but to be better. I listen to the cries of those in need and speak the words of the voiceless with my words. I forgive the debts of those who can not pay me what they owe and freely give my time and labors which are my wealth. I seek to know injustice and hold the issues of others greater than my own. To be a man driven by hope and not fear, a bulwark against the storm that shelters from the angry heavens of those above. Among my fellows I am not the strongest, wisest or most well versed but I persevere and in a body of those who fight at my side I abide. This is who I am. I make no promises of the future, but whatever we face we will face it together.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I have no corporate donors, nor am I bribed legally or otherwise to vote against your best interest. If elected into office my goal would be to act as public servant for the betterment of all people and not as a politician who pursues selfish ambition for the sake of power.
I have no intent to pursue higher office outside the legislature. If elected it is my hope to strengthen the foundation of our democracy so that those in congress are held to account. To pursue a position of greater power would erode my values and sense of self as well as remove me from a position where I could combat the corrupting influences of wealth and special interests.
During my active duty service I was taught leadership and dedication to my tasks. My training and qualifications afford me a foundation for performing in such an office well and the many years I have served are comparable to entire terms of already elected officials. I will be willing to offer that same dedication to service and to uphold my oath of office as I did my oath of service to this nation.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Campaign finance reform, term limits for members of congress, judicial reform, criminal justice reform, workers rights, direct democracy, housing, renewable and alternative energy, cost of living, conservation, hunting and recreation, agriculture, education, reducing the costs of burial and funeral expenses, retirement and social security, debt reduction, veterans benefits, ranked choice voting, abolishing the death penalty and many others

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Dark Money (2015) is a documentary of the effects of the Citizens United ruling and the devastating effects of money in politics of which I hope to fight if I am elected to office.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The willingness to remove themselves from the corrupting influences of Lobbyists, corporate PAC's, special interests or other donors whose aims go against the needs or wants of the people the official represents.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To be the avatar of the communities whom they represent, to fight for their constituents needs amongst a sea of demands for limited resources, to provide for the common good, to seek justice and the equal application of the law, prevent the degradation of democracy and to enhance the rights and protections of all.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Legacies are the thoughts of men on their death beds. I seek to do good, be just and to advance my policies for the sake of my constituents.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

A non-partisan redistricting committee as set by the Montana constitution.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Having served in the navy I would request the veterans affairs committee among others.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

I have, at this time, no intention of running for any office other than the legislature.

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Jordan Ophus campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Montana House of Representatives District 33	Lost general	$657	$0
Grand total			$657	$0
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Footnotes

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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

Representatives

District 1

Neil Duram (R)

District 2

Tom Millett (R)

District 3

Debo Powers (D)

District 4

Lyn Bennett (R)

District 5

Braxton Mitchell (R)

District 6

Amy Regier (R)

District 7

Courtenay Sprunger (R)

District 8

Lukas Schubert (R)

District 9

Steven Kelly (R)

District 10

Terry Falk (R)

District 11

Ed Byrne (R)

District 12

Tracy Sharp (R)

District 13

Linda Reksten (R)

District 14

Paul Fielder (R)

District 15

Thedis Crowe (D)

District 16

Tyson Running Wolf (D)

District 17

Zachary Wirth (R)

District 18

Llew Jones (R)

District 19

Jane Weber (D)

District 20

Melissa Nikolakakos (R)

District 21

Edward Buttrey (R)

District 22

George Nikolakakos (R)

District 23

Eric Tilleman (R)

District 24

Steve Fitzpatrick (R)

District 25

Steve Gist (R)

District 26

Russ Miner (R)

District 27

Paul Tuss (D)

District 28

Eric Albus (R)

District 29

Valerie Moore (R)

District 30

Morgan Thiel (R)

District 31

Frank Smith (D)

District 32

Mike Fox (D)

District 33

Brandon Ler (R)

District 34

Jerry Schillinger (R)

District 35

Gary Parry (R)

District 36

Greg Kmetz (R)

District 37

Shane Klakken (R)

District 38

Greg Oblander (R)

District 39

Kerri Seekins-Crowe (R)

District 40

Mike Vinton (R)

District 41

Jade Sooktis (D)

District 42

Sidney Fitzpatrick (D)

District 43

Larry Brewster (R)

District 44

Katie Zolnikov (R)

District 45

Denise Baum (D)

District 46

Denise Joy (D)

District 47

James Reavis (D)

District 48

Curtis Schomer (R)

District 49

Sherry Essmann (R)

District 50

Anthony Nicastro (R)

District 51

Jodee Etchart (R)

District 52

Stacy Zinn (R)

District 53

Nelly Nicol (R)

District 54

Lee Deming (R)

District 55

Brad Barker (R)

District 56

Fiona Nave (R)

District 57

Scott Rosenzweig (D)

District 58

Jamie Isaly (D)

District 59

Katie Fire Thunder (D)

District 60

Alanah Griffith (D)

District 61

Becky Edwards (D)

District 62

Josh Seckinger (D)

District 63

Peter Strand (D)

District 64

Kelly Kortum (D)

District 65

Brian Close (D)

District 66

Eric Matthews (D)

District 67

Jedediah Hinkle (R)

District 68

Caleb Hinkle (R)

District 69

Kenneth Walsh (R)

District 70

Shannon Maness (R)

District 71

Scott DeMarois (D)

District 72

Donavon Hawk (D)

District 73

Jennifer Lynch (D)

District 74

Marc Lee (D)

District 75

Mark Reinschmidt (R)

District 76

John Fitzpatrick (R)

District 77

Jane Gillette (R)

District 78

Randyn Gregg (R)

District 79

Luke Muszkiewicz (D)

District 80

Melissa Romano (D)

District 81

Mary Caferro (D)

District 82

Pete Elverum (D)

District 83

Jill Cohenour (D)

District 84

Julie Darling (R)

District 85

Kathy Love (R)

District 86

David Bedey (R)

District 87

Terry Nelson (R)

District 88

Greg Overstreet (R)

District 89

Mark Thane (D)

District 90

Curtis Cochran (R)

District 91

Shelly Fyant (D)

District 92

Connie Keogh (D)

District 93

Katie Sullivan (D)

District 94

Marilyn Marler (D)

District 95

Zooey Zephyr (D)

District 96

Bob Carter (D)

District 97

Melody Cunningham (D)

District 98

Jonathan Karlen (D)

District 99

Tom France (D)

District 100

SJ Howell (D)

Republican Party (58)

Democratic Party (42)

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Jordan Ophus

Biography

Elections

2026

General election

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 27

Republican primary

Libertarian Party primary

Libertarian primary for Montana House of Representatives District 27

Endorsements

2024

Supreme Court Clerk of Court

General election

General election for Montana Supreme Court Clerk of Court

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana Supreme Court Clerk of Court

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana Supreme Court Clerk of Court

Libertarian primary election

Endorsements

Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, State Auditor

General election

General election for Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, State Auditor

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, State Auditor

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, State Auditor

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Endorsements

2022

General election

General election for Montana House of Representatives District 33

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 33

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 33

Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

2024

Supreme Court Clerk of Court

Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, State Auditor

2022

Campaign finance summary

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Footnotes

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