Rudolf Haden
Rudolf Haden (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 43. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on June 2, 2026.[source]
Biography
Rudolf Haden was born in Powell, Wyoming. Haden's career experience includes working as an intelligence officer. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1993 to 2021. Haden earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder in 2001 and a graduate degree from U.S. Naval War College in 2017.[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
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 49
Incumbent Sherry Essmann defeated Rudolf Haden in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 49 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Sherry Essmann (R) | 62.5 | 3,063 |
| Rudolf Haden (D) | 37.5 | 1,841 | |
| Total votes: 4,904 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 49
Rudolf Haden advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 49 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rudolf Haden | 100.0 | 883 |
| Total votes: 883 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 49
Incumbent Sherry Essmann advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 49 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sherry Essmann | 100.0 | 1,459 |
| Total votes: 1,459 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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Earned a Masters in Defense and Strategic Studies at the US Naval War College and Bachelors in Political Science at University of Colorado Boulder. Born and raised in Big Horn Basin, and served in the Navy for 28 years. Developed threat matrices across multiple government agencies protecting US interests in support of the War on Terror. Established the most comprehensive operations intelligence center managing full range of data and information supporting US operations in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Experienced in leading multifaceted teams to accomplish dynamic and difficult missions and objectives. Meticulous researcher and analyst with 30 years of communication and presentation experience. Driven advocate for developing and training teams and individuals. Stalwart defender and patriot of our country and constitution. Enjoys running, hiking and camping.
Raising two feisty French Bulldogs.- Tax Relief.
Lower the property tax burden for middle class and working Montanans. Expand the Property Tax Assistance Program and Veterans Tax Assistance.
Tax incentives for industries paying competitive wages and supporting Montana’s public lands and environment. - Crime Management. Develop a task force tp find effectiveness in law enforcement operations, correctional facility developments, narcotics and trafficking management and improved judiciary/penal system.
- Improve Public Education. Overhaul education funding system to create consistency in paying for Montana’s schools and teachers. Focus Marijuana tax on funding school budgets - improved facilities, apprenticeship programs, and safety. Develop incentives and vouchers to support teachers and improve education experience and potential for Montana’s children.
Coordinating with others and researching issues to find the best solutions.
As Montana’s population increases, our public lands and environment will require more attention so that we don’t lose the valuable resources and qualities that have made Montana a uniquely wonderful place to live.
Work ethic, character and passion are more important than experience.
This drives me to press forward in public service to lessen the tax burden on our vulnerable workers and middle class. It inspires me to find solutions to the rising costs of groceries and goods. I’m interested in determining ways our community can help resource needs for our working families who have been struggling for so long.
The government operates to facilitate fundamentally life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness of citizens. Funding and costs for government activities should be made available to the public. This is part of how accountability is maintained. The government must be accountable for how it attempts to satisfy the needs of the people.
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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 5, 2024
