Larry Brewster
Larry Brewster (Republican Party) is a member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 43. He assumed office on January 6, 2025. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Brewster (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 43. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on June 2, 2026.[source]
Biography
Larry Brewster served in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1972. He attended Idaho State University. His career experience includes working at NorthWestern Energy from 1982 to 2017. He previously served six years on the Billings Public Schools District Board and 11 years on the Billings City Council.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Brewster was assigned to the following committees:
- Energy, Technology, and Federal Relations Committee
- House Rules Committee
- House Local Government Committee, Chair
- House Taxation Committee
2023-2024
Brewster was assigned to the following committees:
- Energy, Technology, and Federal Relations Committee
- House Local Government Committee, Chair
- House Taxation Committee
2021-2022
Brewster was assigned to the following committees:
- Energy, Technology, and Federal Relations Committee
- House Local Government Committee, Vice Chair
- House Taxation Committee
Sponsored legislation
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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
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 43
Rudolf Haden (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 43 on June 2, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 43
Incumbent Larry Brewster (R) is running in the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 43 on June 2, 2026.
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2024
See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 43
Incumbent Larry Brewster defeated Alexander Clark in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 43 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Larry Brewster (R) | 64.3 | 2,965 |
 | Alexander Clark (D) | 35.7 | 1,649 | |
| Total votes: 4,614 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 43
Alexander Clark advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 43 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Alexander Clark | 100.0 | 712 |
| Total votes: 712 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 43
Incumbent Larry Brewster advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 43 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Larry Brewster | 100.0 | 1,458 |
| Total votes: 1,458 | |||
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Endorsements
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Pledges
Brewster signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 44
Incumbent Larry Brewster defeated Melissa Smith in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 44 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Larry Brewster (R) | 64.5 | 2,377 |
 | Melissa Smith (D) | 35.5 | 1,309 | |
| Total votes: 3,686 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 44
Melissa Smith advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 44 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melissa Smith | 100.0 | 773 |
| Total votes: 773 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 44
Incumbent Larry Brewster advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 44 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Larry Brewster | 100.0 | 1,591 |
| Total votes: 1,591 | |||
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2020
House District 44
See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 44
Incumbent Larry Brewster defeated Terry Dennis in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 44 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Larry Brewster (R) | 64.3 | 3,288 |
| Terry Dennis (D) | 35.7 | 1,825 | ||
| Total votes: 5,113 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 44
Terry Dennis advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 44 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Terry Dennis | 100.0 | 1,033 | |
| Total votes: 1,033 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 44
Incumbent Larry Brewster advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 44 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Larry Brewster | 100.0 | 1,752 |
| Total votes: 1,752 | |||
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House District 45
See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 45
Katie Zolnikov won election in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 45 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Katie Zolnikov (R) | 100.0 | 4,996 |
| Total votes: 4,996 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Nathan McKenty (L)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 45
Katie Zolnikov advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 45 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Katie Zolnikov | 100.0 | 2,088 |
| Total votes: 2,088 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Larry Brewster (R)
Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Nathan McKenty advanced from the Libertarian primary for Montana House of Representatives District 45.
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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2020
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Montana State Legislature in 2025.
- Americans for Prosperity - Montana — 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 AFL-CIO — Legislators are scored on their votes on labor issues.
- Montana Audubon — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- Montana Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- Montana Conservative Index — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Montana Federation of Public Employees — Legislators are scored on their votes on a variety of issues of interest to the organization.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
In 2024, the Montana State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Montana State Legislature in 2023.
- Forward Montana — Legislators are scored on their votes on a variety of issues of interest to the organization.
- Montana AFL-CIO — Legislators are scored on their votes on labor issues.
- 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 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.
- 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.
In 2022, the Montana State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Montana State Legislature in 2021.
- 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 AFL-CIO — Legislators are scored on their votes on labor issues.
- 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.
- Montanans for Limited Government — Legislators are scored on their votes on a variety of issues of interest to the organization.
- Montana Sportsmen Alliance — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by 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.
In 2020, the Montana State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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| Preceded by - |
Montana House of Representatives District 43 2025-Present |
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| Preceded by - |
Montana House of Representatives District 44 2020-2025 |
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