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Mark Thane
2025 - Present
2027
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Mark Thane (Democratic Party) is a member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 89. He assumed office on January 6, 2025. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Thane (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 89. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
Biography
Mark Thane was born in Missoula, Montana. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Montana in 1980 and a master's degree from the University of Montana in 1985. Thane's career experience includes working as a teacher and administrator. He has been a member of the Montana Federation of Public Employees and the School Administrators of Montana.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Thane was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Thane was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 89
Incumbent Mark Thane is running in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 89 on November 3, 2026.
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2024
See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 89
Incumbent Mark Thane defeated incumbent Lyn Hellegaard in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 89 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Mark Thane (D) | 55.6 | 3,590 |
![]() | Lyn Hellegaard (R) ![]() | 44.4 | 2,868 |
Total votes: 6,458 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 89
Incumbent Mark Thane advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 89 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Mark Thane | 100.0 | 1,488 |
Total votes: 1,488 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 89
Incumbent Lyn Hellegaard advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 89 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Lyn Hellegaard ![]() | 100.0 | 1,252 |
Total votes: 1,252 | ||||
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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 99
Incumbent Mark Thane defeated Ryan Darling in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 99 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Mark Thane (D) | 66.0 | 3,417 |
![]() | Ryan Darling (R) | 34.0 | 1,761 |
Total votes: 5,178 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 99
Incumbent Mark Thane advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 99 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Mark Thane | 100.0 | 1,786 |
Total votes: 1,786 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 99
Ryan Darling advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 99 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Ryan Darling | 100.0 | 966 |
Total votes: 966 | ||||
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2020
See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 99
Mark Thane defeated David Moore in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 99 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Mark Thane (D) ![]() | 64.3 | 4,088 |
![]() | David Moore (R) | 35.7 | 2,265 |
Total votes: 6,353 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 99
Mark Thane advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 99 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Mark Thane ![]() | 100.0 | 2,211 |
Total votes: 2,211 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 99
David Moore advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 99 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | David Moore | 100.0 | 1,312 |
Total votes: 1,312 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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2020
Mark Thane completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Thane's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|- As a member of the Montana House I will advocate for affordable and accessible healthcare and case management services.
- I support a high-quality K-12 public school system and the Montana University System, including our two-year colleges and workforce development programs (certificate programs, apprenticeships, trades).
- Public lands and waterways are a great asset and significant driver of economic activity in Montana and access must be defended.
Affordable and accessible healthcare and case management services are quality of life issues. I support Medicaid expansion and will advocate for the restoration of the positions which have been cut from the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS). Early intervention and appropriate case management will save significant resources in the long term.
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2024
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2023
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In 2023, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 2 to May 2.
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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.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Candidate Montana House of Representatives District 89 |
Officeholder Montana House of Representatives District 89 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 13, 2020
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Preceded by - |
Montana House of Representatives District 89 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
Preceded by Marilyn Ryan (D) |
Montana House of Representatives District 99 2021-2025 |
Succeeded by - |