Michael Hummert (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Montana. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on June 2, 2026. Michael Hummert served in the U.S. Army and in the U.S. Navy. His professional experience includes working as a deep-sea hardhat salvage diver, marine mammal operator, diving instructor, school bus driver, and owner of a home remodeling company. Michael Hummert, 66, is a Navy veteran and the former owner of a home remodeling business in Helena. In 2024, he challenged U.S. Sen. Jon Tester in the Democratic primary, receiving just 3% of the vote after he says he felt "frozen out" of any attention in the race. He also immediately announced plans to run again in 2026.
Hummert has a different message to other Democratic candidates in the race, saying he feels the party has focused too much on cultural issues and needs to change direction. He has called for steps like constitutional amendments to require a balanced federal budget and congressional term limits.