Biography
Melissa Smith is the Democratic candidate for Montana House of Representatives District 39 in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing incumbent Republican Kerri Seekins-Crowe.[1][2] A web developer and business owner, she also ran for the Montana House in 2022 and 2024.[2][3]
Melissa Smith was born in Des Moines, Iowa, earned a bachelor's degree from California State University, Northridge in 1996, and has worked as a web developer.[2] In a 2024 Ballotpedia survey, she said she has had a long career as a business and project manager, owns a website and business systems development business, and has served on the boards of non-profit organizations focused on community service, child development and education.[3]
Smith was the Democratic candidate for Montana House District 44 in 2022, when she lost to incumbent Larry Brewster, 35.5 percent to 64.5 percent.[2] In 2024 she was the Democratic candidate in District 39 and lost to Kerri Seekins-Crowe, 34.0 percent to 66.0 percent.[2] Her 2024 survey answers listed protecting personal freedom and the constitutional right to privacy, fair tax policy and affordable health care access as key campaign messages.[3]
- 1.Montana House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Melissa Smith - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Melissa Smith - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Montana House District 39
Melissa Smith is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Montana House District 39 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.