State Representative
November 3, 2026 · State House District 53; Montana · State house district · general
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Average · 43 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 11,447 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(13,580 ÷ 11,447) ÷ ln(13,580 ÷ 9,195) = 43.82, comparing state house districts in MT (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Average representation + unknown decisiveness → Average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
This office is responsible for:
- Voting on state laws and the state budget
- Representing their district in the statehouse
- Serving on committees that shape bills before final votes
- Helping district residents deal with state agencies
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Reduce Wealth Gap, Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Education Quality, Gun Control, Women's Reproductive Rights, Election Integrity, Personal Income Tax Reduction, Data Privacy, Civil Rights, Corporate Accountability, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Matthew Hankins
Democratic · declared
Matthew Hankins is a Democratic candidate for State Representative in State House District 53 (2024) in 2026.
Troy Charbonneau
Republican · declared
Troy Charbonneau is a Republican candidate for State Representative in State House District 53 (2024) in 2026.
Election sources
Source: ballotpedia.org