2026 · Senate District 49
Brad Tschida
for Montana Senate
Missoula businessman, educator, and former House member — fighting to lower taxes, protect private wells, and defend Montana values.
West Missoula · SD 49
Your neighbor in the Senate race
Senate District 49 covers West Missoula, including Target Range, Orchard Homes, and the Mullan Road corridor. Brad Tschida is a Missoula businessman, educator, and former Montana House member running to lower taxes, reduce government overreach, and defend Montana values.
“Leslee and I are blessed to have five children, eight grandchildren and a large extended family living in the area. I feel fortunate to have grown up here and to have been educated in our State. This is a very unique place and I do everything possible to protect it for future generations.”
Montana values
Protecting LibertyPromoting Prosperity
Montanans have a proud history of independence, resourcefulness, self-reliance and personal responsibility. We don’t like outsiders telling us how to manage our lives and our lands. Leave the management of our lives and lands to the people of Montana.
Priorities
What I’m fighting for
A clear agenda for West Missoula families — grounded in limited government and Montana common sense.
01
Lower taxes & cut spending
Reduce government spending and regulations that squeeze Montana families and small businesses — and keep more of your money in your pocket.
02
Protect private wells & water
Stop the state from taking control of your water usage by requiring meters on private wells. Montanans should manage their own water.
03
Protect women’s sports
Keep competition fair and safe for female athletes. Biological reality belongs in sports policy.
04
Defend the Second Amendment
Stand with law-abiding Montanans and their constitutional right to keep and bear arms.
05
Education — parents & local control
Parents come first. Support local school control, school choice, and teaching that builds critical thinking — not agendas from Washington.
06
Protect & preserve public lands
Keep Montana’s public lands public and accessible. As a hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman, Brad will defend trail access and the Montana way of life.
07
Healthcare choices for Montanans
Healthcare is a personal decision. Return options and control to families — with transparent pricing, HSAs, and freedom from one-size-fits-all mandates.
08
Support law enforcement
Fully fund the men and women who keep our communities safe. Montana must never follow the failed “defund” path of Portland, Seattle, or Chicago.
Background
About Brad
Brad Tschida is a Missoula businessman, educator, and former Montana House member. He represented House District 97 from 2015 to 2023, including service as House Majority Whip, and is running for Senate District 49.
As a teacher and administrator for 12 years, a former business owner, and an active community member, Brad brings practical experience — not career-politician talking points — to Helena.
- Teacher and administrator — 12 years
- Missoula businessman
- Montana House District 97 · 2015–2023
- House Majority Whip
- House Appropriations Committee · 2015, 2017, 2021
- Community involvement: youth sports coaching, nonprofit boards, St. Anthony Parish, Knights of Columbus
- Memberships include NRA, MSSA, Montana Fish and Game Association, Montana Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife
Endorsements
NRA, MSSA and MTSFW endorse Brad
NRA
National Rifle Association
MSSA
Montana Shooting Sports Association
MTSFW
Montana Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife