Biography
Brian Miller is the Democratic nominee for Montana's 2nd Congressional District. A Helena attorney originally from Florida who has lived in Montana since the late 1990s, he handles civil cases for small businesses, consumers and individuals. He won the June 2 Democratic primary.[1][2][3]
Brian Miller was born in 1972 in Cleveland, Ohio, according to the Daily Montanan, and holds a bachelor's degree from Emory University and a law degree from the University of Montana.[4] The Glendive Ranger-Review describes him as originally from Florida and a Montana resident since the late 1990s.[3]
Miller has practiced law in Helena since at least 2010 with the firm Morrison, Sherwood, Wilson and Deola, and he also runs a private practice handling civil cases for small businesses, consumers and other individuals against insurance companies, banks and others.[2][3] He has two children, whom he told the Ranger-Review are his greatest motivation for running.[3]
Miller launched his campaign in late 2025 and won the June 2, 2026 Democratic primary, defeating Sam Lux and state Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy, who had suspended his campaign.[1][2][3] He is challenging Republican Rep. Troy Downing.[4]
- 1.Brian Miller (Montana) · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Primary 2026: Two Democrats running for Eastern U.S. House seat say either one is a good choice · KPAX (Montana Television Network) News report
- 3.Helena attorney Brian Miller launches 2026 congressional bid · Glendive Ranger-Review News report
- 4.Democrat Miller looks to challenge Downing for Congress · Daily Montanan · 2026-01-07 News report
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21.
