Linda Reksten

Linda Reksten

Republican Party

Candidate, Montana House of Representatives District 13

Montana House of Representatives District 13

Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

0

Prior offices

Montana House of Representatives District 12

Predecessor: Greg Hertz

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Compensation

Base salary

$104.86/legislative day

Per diem

$171/day

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Next election

June 2, 2026

Education

Graduate

Point Loma Nazarene University

Other

University of California, Los Angeles

Personal

Birthplace

Polson, Mont.

Profession

Educator

Contact

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Linda Reksten (Republican Party) is a member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 13. She assumed office on January 6, 2025. Her current term ends on January 4, 2027.

Reksten (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 13. She declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on June 2, 2026.

Biography

Linda Reksten was born in Polson, Montana. Reksten earned a degree in biology from Eastern Montana College, a master's degree from Point Loma Nazarene University, and a doctorate from the University of California at Los Angeles. Her career experience includes working as a middle school and high school teacher, an elementary school principal, and an author.

Committee assignments

2025-2026

Reksten was assigned to the following committees:

• House State Administration Committee
• House Local Government Committee
• House Education Committee, Chair

2023-2024

Reksten was assigned to the following committees:

• House Education Committee, Vice Chair
• House Local Government Committee
• House State Administration Committee

2021-2022

Reksten was assigned to the following committees:

• Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committee
• House State Administration Committee
• House Education Committee

Sponsored legislation

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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.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 13

Incumbent Linda Reksten is running in the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 13 on June 2, 2026.

		Candidate
		Linda Reksten

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2024

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Montana House of Representatives District 13

Incumbent Linda Reksten defeated Shirley Azzopardi in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 13 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Linda Reksten (R)	60.7	3,589
	Submit photo	Shirley Azzopardi (D)	39.3	2,322

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,911
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 13

Shirley Azzopardi advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 13 on June 4, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Shirley Azzopardi	100.0	900

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 900
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 13

Incumbent Linda Reksten advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 13 on June 4, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Linda Reksten	100.0	1,908

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,908
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Endorsements

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Pledges

Reksten signed the following pledges.

• U.S. Term Limits

2022

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Montana House of Representatives District 12

Incumbent Linda Reksten defeated Sterling Laudon in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 12 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Linda Reksten (R)	61.8	3,346
		Sterling Laudon (D)	38.2	2,068

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,414
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 12

Sterling Laudon advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 12 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sterling Laudon	100.0	855

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 855
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 12

Incumbent Linda Reksten advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 12 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Linda Reksten	100.0	1,990

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2020

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Montana House of Representatives District 12

Linda Reksten defeated Gerry Browning in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 12 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Linda Reksten (R)	56.9	3,739
	Submit photo	Gerry Browning (D)	43.1	2,830

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,569
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 12

Gerry Browning advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 12 on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Gerry Browning	100.0	1,342

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,342
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 12

Linda Reksten advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 12 on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Linda Reksten	100.0	2,148

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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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2022

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2020

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Campaign finance summary

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Linda Reksten campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Montana House of Representatives District 13	Won general	$14,050	$0
2022	Montana House of Representatives District 12	Won general	$9,541	$0
2020	Montana House of Representatives District 12	Won general	$6,664	N/A**
Grand total			$30,255	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2024

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2023

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2022

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2021

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In 2021, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 4 to April 29. Americans for Prosperity Montana Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Forward Montana Legislators are scored on their votes on a variety of issues of interest to the organization. Montana Audubon Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. Montana Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on economic issues. Montana Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. Montana Farm Bureau Federation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to agriculture. Montana Federation of Public Employees Legislators are scored on their votes on a variety of issues of interest to the organization. Montana Human Rights Network Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues. Montana Public Interest Research Group Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. Montana Sportsmen Alliance Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. Montana State AFL-CIO Legislators are scored on their votes on labor issues. Montanans for Limited Government Legislators are scored on their votes on a variety of issues of interest to the organization. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. United Property Owners of Montana Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to property owners' interests.

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Political offices
Preceded by -	Montana House of Representatives District 13 2025-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by Greg Hertz (R)	Montana House of Representatives District 12 2021-2025	Succeeded by -

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Current members of the Montana House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Brandon Ler

Majority Leader:Steve Fitzpatrick

Minority Leader:Katie Sullivan

Representatives

District 1

Neil Duram (R)

District 2

Tom Millett (R)

District 3

Debo Powers (D)

District 4

Lyn Bennett (R)

District 5

Braxton Mitchell (R)

District 6

Amy Regier (R)

District 7

Courtenay Sprunger (R)

District 8

Lukas Schubert (R)

District 9

Steven Kelly (R)

District 10

Terry Falk (R)

District 11

Ed Byrne (R)

District 12

Tracy Sharp (R)

District 13

Linda Reksten (R)

District 14

Paul Fielder (R)

District 15

Thedis Crowe (D)

District 16

Tyson Running Wolf (D)

District 17

Zachary Wirth (R)

District 18

Llew Jones (R)

District 19

Jane Weber (D)

District 20

Melissa Nikolakakos (R)

District 21

Edward Buttrey (R)

District 22

George Nikolakakos (R)

District 23

Eric Tilleman (R)

District 24

Steve Fitzpatrick (R)

District 25

Steve Gist (R)

District 26

Russ Miner (R)

District 27

Paul Tuss (D)

District 28

Eric Albus (R)

District 29

Valerie Moore (R)

District 30

Morgan Thiel (R)

District 31

Frank Smith (D)

District 32

Mike Fox (D)

District 33

Brandon Ler (R)

District 34

Jerry Schillinger (R)

District 35

Gary Parry (R)

District 36

Greg Kmetz (R)

District 37

Shane Klakken (R)

District 38

Greg Oblander (R)

District 39

Kerri Seekins-Crowe (R)

District 40

Mike Vinton (R)

District 41

Jade Sooktis (D)

District 42

Sidney Fitzpatrick (D)

District 43

Larry Brewster (R)

District 44

Katie Zolnikov (R)

District 45

Denise Baum (D)

District 46

Denise Joy (D)

District 47

James Reavis (D)

District 48

Curtis Schomer (R)

District 49

Sherry Essmann (R)

District 50

Anthony Nicastro (R)

District 51

Jodee Etchart (R)

District 52

Vacant

District 53

Nelly Nicol (R)

District 54

Lee Deming (R)

District 55

Brad Barker (R)

District 56

Fiona Nave (R)

District 57

Scott Rosenzweig (D)

District 58

Jamie Isaly (D)

District 59

Vacant

District 60

Alanah Griffith (D)

District 61

Becky Edwards (D)

District 62

Josh Seckinger (D)

District 63

Peter Strand (D)

District 64

Kelly Kortum (D)

District 65

Brian Close (D)

District 66

Eric Matthews (D)

District 67

Jedediah Hinkle (R)

District 68

Caleb Hinkle (R)

District 69

Kenneth Walsh (R)

District 70

Shannon Maness (R)

District 71

Scott DeMarois (D)

District 72

Donavon Hawk (D)

District 73

Jennifer Lynch (D)

District 74

Marc Lee (D)

District 75

Mark Reinschmidt (R)

District 76

John Fitzpatrick (R)

District 77

Jane Gillette (R)

District 78

Randyn Gregg (R)

District 79

Luke Muszkiewicz (D)

District 80

Melissa Romano (D)

District 81

Mary Caferro (D)

District 82

Pete Elverum (D)

District 83

Jill Cohenour (D)

District 84

Julie Darling (R)

District 85

Kathy Love (R)

District 86

David Bedey (R)

District 87

Terry Nelson (R)

District 88

Greg Overstreet (R)

District 89

Mark Thane (D)

District 90

Curtis Cochran (R)

District 91

Shelly Fyant (D)

District 92

Connie Keogh (D)

District 93

Katie Sullivan (D)

District 94

Marilyn Marler (D)

District 95

Zooey Zephyr (D)

District 96

Bob Carter (D)

District 97

Melody Cunningham (D)

District 98

Jonathan Karlen (D)

District 99

Tom France (D)

District 100

SJ Howell (D)

Republican Party (57)

Democratic Party (41)

Vacancies (2)