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Tyson Running Wolf
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Tyson T. Running Wolf is a Native American politician serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 16th district. His district is located in Glacier County and includes North Browning, East Glacier, and Cut Bank.[1] Running Wolf is a Minority Whip in the 2025 legislative session.[2]
Running Wolf first ran for the Montana House of Representatives in 2018. He defeated K. Webb Galbreath with 61% of the vote.[3] In 2020 and 2022, he was unopposed.[4][5] He faced challenger Elaine Utterback Mitchell during the 2024 election. Running Wolf received 59% of the vote.[6]
Running Wolf was assigned to the same three committees in 2019, 2021, and 2023:[7]
- Education
- Fish, Wildlife, and Parks
- State Administration
In 2025 he was again assigned to Fish, Wildlife and Parks and State Administration. He was also on the House Rules committee.[1]
One important issue for Running Wolf is protecting the Badger-Two Medicine, an area of the Lewis and Clark National Forest sacred to the Blackfeet Nation.[8]
In 2025, he successfully brought a bill to create a special revenue account for the Montana Missing Indigenous Persons Task Force.[9] Montana's rate for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women is one of the worst in the country.[10]
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At age 21, Running Wolf became a professional outdoor guide.[8] He worked for Smoke Elser, owner of Wilderness Outfitters, and later created his own guide business. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in forest research management from the University of Montana in 2001. Running Wolf and his wife are co-founders of Blackfeet Eco Knowledge, where he serves as CEO.[11]
Running Wolf is a member of the Blackfeet Nation.[8]
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