Tracey Miller Karcher

Tracey Miller Karcher (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 37. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on June 2, 2026.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Tracey Lives in historic Christina, now located in the Hilger area, about 28 miles north of Lewistown.

Tracey brings a wide range of experience, including work as a curative title researcher, animal husbandry and horse farm management, director of a crisis assistance ministry, United Methodist pastoral ministry, and serving as a full-time caregiver. She also previously owned and operated The Livingston Bug Company (pet food), Thunder Ridge Riding Center, The Family Sleuth (genealogy research), and the Sand Springs General Store & Cafe.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

People Over Party: Focuses on practical, everyday problem-solving rather than partisan dogma, combining fiscal responsibility with community social responsibility.

Lived Experience Representation: Emphasizes her real-world background—navigating single parenting, caregiving, healthcare bureaucracy, and rural self-sufficiency—to advocate directly for working families.Protecting the 1972 Constitution: Framed as a crucial shield created by everyday Montanans to protect individual liberties and keep "Big Money" and out-of-state corporations from dictating state policy.

Safeguarding Water & Land: Vows to defend senior water rights, aquifers, and rural property from corporate overreach, unvetted industrial projects, and data center developments.Protecting Family Farms & Ranches: Prioritizes keeping local agricultural operations profitable ("on the black side of the ledger") and advancing farm-to-table initiatives.

Responsible Business Growth: Welcomes new businesses that serve the community while ensuring they respect local resources and pay their fair share.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Water Rights & Environmental Protection,

Healthcare Accessibility & Caregiver Support,

Agricultural Viability & Farm-to-Table Initiatives,

Economic Relief & Property Tax Reform,

Rural Infrastructure, Public Safety & Road Protections, and

Constitutional Stewardship & Government Accountability

Serving the people is like playing baseball. A hitter can't just run to second base and say, "I win!" First, baseball is a team sport. It's not Red vs. Blue, It's Team Montana! As a team, we have to get round ALL the bases in order to win. We all want what's best for Montana, we just have different ideas of how to go about managing it. As a Legislator, I will touch every base I need to!