Troy Charbonneau

Troy Charbonneau (Republican Party) is running for election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 53. Charbonneau is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Charbonneau advanced from the Republican primary on June 2, 2026.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I’m Troy Charbonneau, a conservative Republican candidate for Montana House District 53 and a lifelong public servant with more than 25 years serving Yellowstone County through law enforcement, EMS, and community service.

I spent more than 20 years with the Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Office serving as a patrol deputy, detective, school resource officer, and crimes against children investigator. I served as an SRO at Canyon Creek, Elder Grove, and Broadview Schools, working closely with students, parents, and teachers while helping keep schools safe. My career gave me firsthand experience with the challenges facing Montana families, rural communities, law enforcement, and public safety.

Today, I continue serving the community as a paramedic with Laurel EMS, responding to emergencies and helping people during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

I’m running for the Montana House because I believe our communities deserve accountable leadership focused on practical solutions, fiscal responsibility, and conservative values. My priorities include lowering property taxes, supporting law enforcement and first responders, protecting constitutional rights, strengthening rural healthcare and EMS services, and ensuring government remains transparent and accountable.

Yellowstone County has been my home my entire life, and I’m committed to continuing to serve the people and communities that have given me so much.

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?

Protecting Our Communities Through Experience — With more than 25 years of public service in law enforcement and EMS, I understand the real public safety challenges facing Yellowstone County and Montana families.Conservative Leadership and Fiscal Responsibility — I support lower property taxes, limited government, protecting constitutional rights, and making government accountable to the people it serves.Supporting First Responders and Rural Montana — I will fight to strengthen law enforcement, rural EMS, and healthcare services while standing up for the communities and values that make Montana strong.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public safety, supporting law enforcement and first responders, lowering property taxes, protecting constitutional rights, strengthening rural EMS and healthcare services, government accountability and transparency, and protecting Montana families and communities.