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Kathy Love
2025 - Present
2027
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Kathy Love (Republican Party) is a member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 85. She assumed office on January 6, 2025. Her current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Love (Republican Party) is running for election to the Montana State Senate to represent District 43. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
Biography
Kathy Love was born in Georgia. She earned a degree in dental hygiene. Her career experience includes working as a dental hygienist. Love has served as vice chair of the Ravalli County Republican Central Committee.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Montana State Senate District 43
David Bedey and Kathy Love are running in the general election for Montana State Senate District 43 on November 3, 2026.
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| David Bedey (R) | ||
 | Kathy Love (R) | |
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2024
See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 85
Kathy Love defeated Laura Jackson in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 85 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kathy Love (R) | 77.2 | 5,716 |
| Laura Jackson (D) | 22.8 | 1,692 | ||
| Total votes: 7,408 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 85
Laura Jackson advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 85 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Laura Jackson | 100.0 | 670 | |
| Total votes: 670 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 85
Kathy Love defeated incumbent Michele Binkley in the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 85 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kathy Love | 52.8 | 1,636 |
 | Michele Binkley | 47.2 | 1,462 | |
| Total votes: 3,098 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Montana State Senate District 43 |
Officeholder Montana House of Representatives District 85 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by - |
Montana House of Representatives District 85 2025-Present |
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