Zack Wirth is a Republican politician representing Montana House District 17, which includes Lewis and Clark and Powell counties. Born on June 9, 1951, in Great Falls, Montana, he resides in Wolf Creek and works as a rancher. A lifelong Montanan from a family rooted in the state since the 1860s, Wirth is a husband, father of six children, and grandfather of 19. He owns the Rocking Z Guest Ranch, started with his wife Patricia in 2000, and emphasizes conservative values, rural strength, fiscal responsibility, and support for families, farmers, and small businesses. He was first appointed to the Montana House in 2023 for District 80 due to a vacancy, then elected to District 17 in 2024 with 75% of the vote. Notable positions include Vice Chair of the House Transportation Committee, and service on the House State Administration and House Agriculture committees.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from Helena Central High School; attended local schools in Wolf Creek.
• Early Career and Military: Enlisted in the Montana Army National Guard in 1972, serving until 1979 and reaching the rank of Sergeant. Worked on construction projects across Montana and Wyoming with family before purchasing his parents' ranch in 1994.
• Political Experience: Assumed office in the Montana House of Representatives on January 2, 2023 ; elected to District 17 effective January 6, 2025, following redistricting. Campaign focused on protecting land, legacy, and countering policies harming family businesses.