Lance Fourstar
Lance Fourstar (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 31. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on June 2, 2026.
Fourstar completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Lance Fourstar served in the U.S. Army from 1997 to 1998. He earned a high school diploma from Marcos de Niza High School. He earned two associate degrees from Fort Peck Community College—one in 2009 and another in 2022. His career experience includes working as a business owner.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Montana House of Representatives 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.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 31
Lance Fourstar, Natalie Oneal, Natalie Weeks-O'Neal, and Kathleen Williams are running in the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 31 on June 2, 2026.
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Endorsements
Fourstar received the following endorsements. To send us additional endorsements, click here.
- State Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy (D)
2024
See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 31
Incumbent Frank Smith defeated Kevin Taylor in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 31 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Frank Smith (D) | 59.9 | 2,182 |
| Kevin Taylor (R) | 40.1 | 1,461 | ||
| Total votes: 3,643 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 31
Incumbent Frank Smith defeated Lance Fourstar in the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 31 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Frank Smith | 61.0 | 315 |
 | Lance Fourstar | 39.0 | 201 | |
| Total votes: 516 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 31
Kevin Taylor advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 31 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kevin Taylor | 100.0 | 632 | |
| Total votes: 632 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Fourstar in this election.
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Lance Fourstar completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Fourstar's responses.
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- I am Montana’s Grandson as the second great Grandson to Grandfather of Montana, Assiniboine Chief Redstone. I work towards producing legislation for my district and the State including MMIP, Indian Education, Community Health Aide Programs, protecting our air, land, water and cultural resources. Veteran/Suicide/Substance Abuse Prevention champion. I promote increased State/Tribal Relations and Tribal Consultation. Passing a balanced State Budget is the primary goal as a State Representative, knowing all sections of the state budget need strong advocacy to protect and care for our State. Advocate for energy solutions and economic development for state revenue generation. I will produce legislation from thought to code in the MCA.
- I plan on continuing to commit to serving our people of Montana for as long as possible to Elder Statesmanship.
- Partisan politics are superseded by the need of every Montanan’s right to a healthy, safe and prosperous Montana for countless future generations. Stewardship of our natural resources and wildlife transcend partisanship to keep Montana beautiful.
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2024
Lance Fourstar did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 17, 2026
