Melissa Romano is a Democratic member of the Montana House of Representatives, currently serving House District 80 after previously representing House District 81. A lifelong Helena native and educator, she was elected in November 2022 and assumed office on January 2, 2023. Notable achievements include being named Montana's 2018 Teacher of the Year, serving as Democratic nominee for Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2016 and 2020, and holding the position of Democratic Whip since 2025. She prioritizes quality education, healthcare affordability, property taxes, mental health care, and economic strengthening through data-driven, collaborative approaches.

Education and Political Experience

• Earned a B.A. in science and an M.S. in elementary education from the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut.
• Began teaching in Connecticut in 1999, transferred to Helena Public School District in 2000, and has worked there for over 20 years as an elementary math teacher and instructional coach.

Political Experience:
- Democratic nominee for Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction .
- Elected to Montana House of Representatives for District 81 ; re-elected and switched to District 80 .
- Democratic Whip .