Biography
Jocelyn Kent is the Democratic candidate for the Montana House of Representatives, District 68, in the November 3, 2026 general election against Republican Randy Chamberlin; there is no incumbent in the race.[1][2] She describes herself as a Gallatin Valley native who works as a commercial driver and ski instructor.[3]
Jocelyn Kent said in a Ballotpedia survey that she is a sixth-generation member of a Gallatin Valley family and grew up at the mouth of Bridger Canyon on a small Black Angus ranch.[3] She said she works as a class B CDL driver and a ski instructor, and that volunteering on the Belgrade City County Planning Board gave her a passion for community-driven development.[3]
Kent advanced from the Democratic primary for District 68 on June 2, 2026.[2] In the survey she listed three campaign messages: addressing affordability by supporting a large middle class and working-class people, keeping public lands public, and increasing support for ranchers and farmers.[3]
- 1.Montana House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Jocelyn Kent - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Jocelyn Kent - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Montana House District 68
Jocelyn Kent is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Montana House District 68 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.