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Melissa Nikolakakos
2025 - Present
2027
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Melissa Nikolakakos (Republican Party) is a member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 20. She assumed office on January 6, 2025. Her current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Nikolakakos (Republican Party) is running for election to the Montana State Senate to represent District 10. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
Biography
Melissa Nikolakakos' career experience includes working as an educator. She has served as a pre-school president, Girl Scout Service Unit Leader, and PTA president.[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 10
Margaret Mitchell, Jessica Dyrdahl, and Melissa Nikolakakos are running in the general election for Montana State Senate District 10 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| Margaret Mitchell (D) | ||
| Jessica Dyrdahl (R) | ||
 | Melissa Nikolakakos (R) | |
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2024
See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 20
Melissa Nikolakakos defeated Rina Fontana Moore in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 20 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melissa Nikolakakos (R) | 53.6 | 2,686 |
| Rina Fontana Moore (D) | 46.4 | 2,327 | ||
| Total votes: 5,013 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 20
Rina Fontana Moore advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 20 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Rina Fontana Moore | 100.0 | 1,022 | |
| Total votes: 1,022 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 20
Melissa Nikolakakos defeated incumbent Steven Galloway in the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 20 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melissa Nikolakakos | 51.2 | 766 |
 | Steven Galloway | 48.8 | 730 | |
| Total votes: 1,496 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Derren Auger (R)
Endorsements
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Pledges
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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Montana House of Representatives District 20 2025-Present |
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