Jade Sooktis is an American politician and Democratic member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 41, which includes Big Horn County and part of Rosebud County. She was first elected in the 2024 election, defeating Republican challenger Da Wallowing Bull with 56% of the vote after the incumbent sought a Senate position. Notable achievements include her assignment to the State Administration and Human Services committees, membership in the American Indian Caucus, and participation in a February 2025 walkout—alongside two other Native American legislators—during a speech by Senator Tim Sheehy in protest of his unapologized disparaging comments about Indigenous people.

Education and Political Experience

Limited public details are available on Sooktis's formal education from the sources reviewed. Her political experience began with her successful 2024 campaign for the Montana House, where she has served since, based in Lame Deer. She is actively involved in legislative committees and caucuses focused on state administration, human services, and Native American issues.