| Jacob Bachmeier | |
| State House: | Montana |
| District: | 28th |
| Term Start: | January 2, 2017 |
| Term End: | January 4, 2021 |
| Birth Date: | 29 January 1998 |
| Birth Place: | Havre, Montana, U.S. |
Jacob Bachmeier (born January 29, 1998) is an American politician who served in the Montana House of Representatives from 2017 through 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Bachmeier was elected to office at the age of 18, making him the youngest person ever to be elected to the Montana House of Representatives.[1]
Bachmeier graduated from Havre High School and attended Montana State University–Northern.[2] [3]
Bachmeier announced his run for the House in November 2015 when he was a senior in high school.[4] [5] He turned 18 in January 2016, making him an eligible candidate for Montana public office, and picked fellow student Daniel Almas as his campaign manager.[1]
Bachmeier was elected with 53% of the vote, defeating incumbent Republican Stephanie Hess.[1] He was reelected in 2018 with 59% of the vote. In 2017, he was elected chair of the Hill County Democratic Central Committee.[6]
In January 2020, Bachmeier announced he would not run for a third term.[7]
In 2022, Bachmeier ran for a seat in the Montana Senate, seeking to represent District 12 in Great Falls. He lost to Republican Wendy McKamey.[8]
Bachmeier is a Christian.[9] His great-grandfather, Charles Manuel, also served in the Montana Legislature.[1]