Biography
Julie Hippler is the Democratic candidate for the Montana State Senate, District 25, in the November 3, 2026 general election, having advanced from the Democratic primary on June 2, 2026.[1][3] A retired teacher from Billings, she says she will advocate for public schools, public lands and the rights in the Montana Constitution.[1][2]
Julie Hippler graduated from St. Teresa High School, earned a bachelor's degree from Illinois State University in 1985 and a graduate degree from Montana State University-Billings in 1998.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she moved to Montana in 1990 and taught general K-6 education and students with disabilities in grades K-8 in Yellowstone County for over 30 years.[2]
Hippler said her campaign messages include making pre-K to college education a priority, with more adequate funding for public schools, and addressing affordability in housing, healthcare, childcare, utilities and groceries.[2]
- 1.Julie Hippler - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Julie Hippler - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
- 3.Montana State Senate elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Montana Senate District 25
Julie Hippler is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Montana Senate District 25 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.