Ellsworth files for reelection — in Eastern Montana against Schillinger

By: Jordan Hansen

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: March 6, 2026

Words: 500

Last Updated: 3 days, 21 hours ago

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State Sen. Jason Ellsworth, a Hamilton Republican who has been charged with official misconduct, has filed for election in House District 34, which is in southeastern Montana.

That seat is currently held by Rep. Jerry Schillinger, a Republican who is chairperson of the Freedom Caucus. Schillinger has been in the Montana House since 2020 and was on the Appropriations Committee last session and served as vice chairperson of the Rules Committee.

Ellsworth has represented Hamilton …

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