Tyson Running Wolf

Tyson T. Running Wolf is an American politician, serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 16th district since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, his district is located in Glacier County and includes North Browning, East Glacier, and Cut Bank. Running Wolf is a Minority Whip in the 2025 legislative session.

Career Running Wolf first ran for the Montana House of Representatives in 2018. He defeated K. Webb Galbreath with 61% of the vote. In 2020 and 2022, he was unopposed. He faced challenger Elaine Utterback Mitchell during the 2024 election. Running Wolf received 59% of the vote.

Running Wolf was assigned to the same three committees in 2019, 2021, and 2023: 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.

In 2025, he successfully brought a bill to create a special revenue account for the Montana Missing Indigenous Persons Task Force. Montana's rate for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women is one of the worst in the country.

Personal life At age 21, Running Wolf became a professional outdoor guide.

Running Wolf is a member of the Blackfeet Nation.

Electoral history