Braxton Mitchell is a Republican politician from Columbia Falls, Montana, serving in the Montana House of Representatives. Born on May 20, 2000, Mitchell has become one of the youngest elected officials in the country. He currently represents House District 5 and serves as the Republican Majority Whip of the Montana House of Representatives, a position he was elected to by his colleagues following the 2024 election. He also chairs the House Agriculture Committee and serves as a member of the House Judiciary Committee, the House Energy, Technology, and Federal Relations Committee, and the Rules Committee.

Political Experience

Mitchell first entered the Montana House in 2020, when he ran for the 3rd district and defeated incumbent Democrat Debo Powers by 20 points. He previously served in the Montana House during the 2021 and 2023 sessions. Following redistricting after the U.S. Census, Mitchell ran for House District 5 in the 2024 election, winning his general election by 48 percent with 3,017 votes.

Education

Information regarding Mitchell's educational background is not available in the provided sources.