Montana Federal Elections 2026

Explore all federal election races in Montana for 2026. Compare candidate positions, review voting records, and make an informed decision.

Races in Montana

Candidates

Michael Black Wolf (Democrat) —
Alani Bankhead (Democrat) —
Michael Hummert (Democrat) —
Seth Bodnar (Independent) —
Reilly Neill (Democrat) —
Kurt Alme (Republican) —

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Montana

2 races tracked

Election Schedule

Senate Class 2 — Next election: 2026 UP IN 2026
2 congressional districts — All up in every even-year election UP IN 2026
Governor — Next election: 2028 Not up until 2028
Next presidential election: 2028 Not up until 2028
Senate Class 1 — Next election: 2030 Not up until 2030

2026 Active Races

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U.S. SenateActiveNov 3, 2026

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Michael Black WolfDvs

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Alani BankheadDvs

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Michael HummertDvs

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Seth BodnarI16%vs

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Reilly NeillD25%vs

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📊 Alme leads Democratic challengers by significant margins in early polling; in a three-way race with independent Bodnar, Alme leads with 52% while Neill has 25% and Bodnar 16%.— American Pulse Research & Polling, 2026-02-23

This open seat in a Republican-trending state is crucial for Senate control. Democrats need to flip multiple red states, making Montana a challenging target despite an independent candidate potentially splitting the anti-Republican vote.

Last updated: Apr 6, 2026

In Office

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GovernorRNext: 2028

Montana is a Republican-leaning state where Democrats face structural disadvantages in statewide elections. Gianforte's reelection margin and approval ratings suggest the governorship is not competitive for 2028 absent major unforeseen developments. However, intra-Republican disputes over property tax policy and other issues suggest internal GOP divisions that could affect legislature composition.

Last updated: Apr 10, 2026