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Willis Curdy

DemocraticIncumbent

Educator

Willis Curdy is a Democratic candidate for Montana State Senate District 49 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Willis Curdy was born in Corvallis, Montana, and lives in Missoula. Curdy graduated from Corvallis High School. Curdy earned a B.A. in history from the University of Montana in 1971 and a master's degree in education from the University of Montana in 1987. His career experience includes working as a pilot with U.S. Forest Service and as a teacher at Missoula County Public Schools.[1]

Graduate:
University of Montana, 1987
Bachelor's:
University of Montana, 1971
High school:
Corvallis High School

Campaign themes

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Curdy's website highlighted the following campaign themes:

Small Business/Economic Opportunities

Equal pay for women

Promote mentorship/entrepreneurial programs for Montana small business owners

Continue funding for local community development programs

Work to expand high speed/increased bandwidth internet access across Montana

Promote workforce training programs

Work for affordable child care

Education

Improve educational opportunities for all students in all subjects

Freeze college and university tuition at current levels for Montana residents

Expand early childhood education opportunities

Work to increase high school graduation rates

Health Care

Support Medicaid expansion

Broaden mental health care programs

Support access to reproductive health care

Montana Seniors

Oppose legislation denying Montana Seniors the right to vote

Support current Medicare programs

Montana Veterans

Enhance programs to encourage businesses to hire veterans

Continue funding job training programs for veterans

Help veterans deal with PTSD related law enforcement issues

Montana Recreationists

Expanding Montana’s block management program

Work to expand access to Montana’s public lands

Oppose any efforts to overturn Montana’s stream access laws and access-related court decisions

Support clean air & clean water[11][14]

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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