Brian Close

Brian Close (born 1958) is an American politician who is a Democratic member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing the 65th district. He was first elected in 2024, defeating Republican nominee Esther Fishbaugh with 56% of the vote.

Personal life and career Close was born in Northbrook, Illinois, in 1958, and moved to Montana in 1994. He attended the University of Chicago, New York University Law School, and earned a master's degree at Montana State University. Public transportation Close authored a bill in March 2025 to allow public transportation in cities such as Billings to serve areas outside of immediate city limits, which was previously banned. Vaccines Close was one of the main opponents of legislation that would have banned mRNA vaccines in Montana.