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Shelly Fyant
2025 - Present
2027
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Shelly Fyant (Democratic Party) is a member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 91. She assumed office on January 6, 2025. Her current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Fyant (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 91. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
Biography
Shelly Fyant was born in St. Ignatius, Montana. She earned a high school diploma from Ronan High School in 1975, an associate degree from Haskell Indian Nations University in 1978, and a bachelor's degree from the University of Montana in 1989. Her career experience includes working as a consultant focusing on food security and cultural awareness and appreciation. Fyant is affiliated with the Bitterroot Salish, Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes. She has served as a board member of the Western Leaders Network; on the Buffalo Nations Food Systems Initiative Advisory Council, on the Leadership Montana Indigenous Advisory Council, and as food sovereignty chair of the Arlee Community Development Corporation. She served on the CSKT Tribal Council from 2014 to 2021, as CSKT Tribal Chairwoman from 2020 to 2021, and on the Arlee school board from 2012 to 2014.[1]
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 91
Incumbent Shelly Fyant is running in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 91 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 91
Shelly Fyant defeated David Passieri in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 91 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Shelly Fyant (D) | 54.2 | 3,249 |
| David Passieri (R) | 45.8 | 2,745 | ||
| Total votes: 5,994 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Joe Read (R)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 91
Shelly Fyant advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 91 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Shelly Fyant | 100.0 | 1,270 |
| Total votes: 1,270 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 91
Incumbent Joe Read advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 91 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Joe Read | 100.0 | 1,260 |
| Total votes: 1,260 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Charles Headley (R)
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
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Montana House of Representatives District 91 2025-Present |
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