Biography
Richard Aungier is the Republican candidate for Montana State Senate District 31 in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing Democrat Kathleen Williams for a seat with no incumbent.[1][3] Ballotpedia lists his profession as retired.[1]
Richard Aungier said in a 2026 Ballotpedia survey that he has lived in the Bozeman area for twelve years and has worked with long-standing local businesses, including First Student Transportation and Montana Whitewater Rafting.[2] He listed public education as the policy area he cares most about.[2] His stated campaign messages were that parents should have a primary role in their children’s education, that growth should be balanced with preserving Montana’s quality of life and natural resources, and that local businesses should be able to thrive without excessive government red tape.[2]
- 1.Richard Aungier · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Richard Aungier - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · 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 31
Richard Aungier is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Montana Senate District 31 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.