Marilyn Marler is a Democratic representative for House District 94 in the Montana House of Representatives, serving since 2024. Born in Lynwood, California, she moved at a young age to rural central California and has lived in Missoula, Montana, for 30 years after attending graduate school there. She is 54 years old as of 2024 and manages the University of Montana's natural areas, with professional expertise in spotted knapweed biology. Notable positions include membership on the House Committee on Natural Resources, and she advocates for issues like Medicaid expansion.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Attended public schools and local community college in rural central California; earned a BS in biology from UC Davis; obtained an MS in biology from the University of Montana, focusing on spotted knapweed biology.
• Political Experience: Served three terms on the Missoula City Council, including as Council President; previously represented District 90; elected to three terms in the state legislature, currently in House District 94.