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.
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Career

Running Wolf first ran for the Montana House of Representatives in 2018 Montana [House of Representatives election|2018]. He defeated K. Webb Galbreath with 61% of the vote. In 2020 [Montana House of Representatives election|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.
One important issue for Running Wolf is protecting the Lewis and [Clark National Forest#Badger-Two Medicine|Badger-Two Medicine], an area of the Lewis and Clark National Forest sacred to the Blackfeet Nation.
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. 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 is CEO.
Running Wolf is a member of the Blackfeet Nation.