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Montana ballot, 2026

131 races on November 3, 2026

Federal

U.S. Senate Montana

General: November 3, 2026

DemocraticFirst-time candidateMilitary officer

Running for President of Georgia in his first campaign, this candidate emphasizes making Georgia the most affordable state through property tax freezes and income tax cuts, stopping ideological indoctrination in schools, and protecting children while supporting law enforcement.

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Cora Neumann ran for U.S. Senate Montana in 2026.

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LFirst-time candidateWithdrewCertified Nurses Assistant

Devin Braaten ran for U.S. Senate Montana in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Jack Ballard ran for U.S. House Montana District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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NonpartisanFirst-time candidate

Jami Woodman is a nonpartisan write-in candidate for U.S. Senate in Montana in her first bid for office.

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Jeremy Mygland ran for U.S. Senate Montana in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DWithdrewFly-fishing guide

Josh Seckinger is a Democratic candidate for Montana House of Representatives District 62 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Kate McLaughlin is a Democratic candidate for Montana House of Representatives District 9 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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Republican

Running for U.S. Senate from Montana, he previously served as state budget director and U.S. Attorney. He says his priorities are balancing budgets and cutting taxes, making communities safer through law enforcement, and protecting Montana's values of faith and service.

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LibertarianFirst-time candidatePharmacist

Kyle Austin is a pharmacist and business owner running for U.S. Senate in Montana in his first campaign. He says his main priorities are healthcare reform, supporting agriculture, and reducing government overreach.

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RWithdrewReal estate professional

Matt Rosendale ran for U.S. House Montana District 2 in 2026.

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GFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Michael Downey ran for U.S. Senate Montana in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidate

Independent Green Beret and former university president running for U.S. Senate in Montana in his first election. Emphasizes solving problems beyond partisan politics, reducing housing costs, addressing government corruption, and bringing common-sense solutions to federal policy.

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RIdeology 0.59 · ConservativeWithdrewBusiness

Steve Daines ran for U.S. Senate Montana in 2026.

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Steve Kelly ran for U.S. Senate Montana in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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LFirst-time candidateWithdrewPublic servant

Susan Geise ran for U.S. Senate Montana in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Thomas Madigan ran for U.S. Senate Montana in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Wendie Fredrickson ran for U.S. Senate Montana in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Wilmot Collins ran for U.S. Senate Montana in 2026.

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U.S. House Montana District 1

General: November 3, 2026

RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Aaron Flint is running for this office for the first time for U.S. House Montana District 1. Aaron Flint supports job creation and environmental protection.

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Allen McKibben ran for U.S. House Montana District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Cory Moran ran for U.S. House Montana District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Kimberly Persico ran for U.S. House Montana District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewSenior test engineer

Lynn Hofland ran for U.S. House Montana District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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LibertarianFirst-time candidate

Libertarian running for U.S. House in Montana's 1st Congressional District.

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RIdeology 0.44 · ConservativeWithdrewExecutive

Ryan Zinke ran for U.S. House Montana District 1 in 2026.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateFirefighter

Sam Forstag is a firefighter running for office for the first time. Sam Forstag supports affordable housing and healthcare access.

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U.S. House Montana District 2

General: November 3, 2026

RepublicanIncumbentBusiness executive

Downing co-founded an internet calendar company later incorporated into Yahoo and led multiple business ventures. A U.S. Air Force veteran with two tours in Afghanistan, the incumbent U.S. House member supports public lands access, the Second Amendment, and pro-life policies.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Brian Miller is a Democrat running for his first House term in Montana's 2nd Congressional District. Miller advanced from the Democratic primary.

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Jack Ballard ran for U.S. House Montana District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Laurie Bishop ran for U.S. House Montana District 2 in 2026.

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RWithdrewReal estate professional

Matt Rosendale ran for U.S. House Montana District 2 in 2026.

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IndependentFirst-time candidate

Eisenhauer is running for his first election to the U.S. House from Montana's 2nd Congressional District with Independent party affiliation.

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LibertarianFirst-time candidate

Patrick McCracken is a Libertarian candidate for U.S. House Montana District 2 in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.

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Statewide offices

Montana Public Service Commission District 1

General: November 3, 2026

DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Cheek advanced from the Democratic primary to run for Montana Public Service Commission District 1 for the first time. She has not disclosed specific campaign priorities.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Jeff Pattison is a candidate, running for office for the first time.

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Montana Public Service Commission District 5

General: November 3, 2026

RepublicanIncumbentMedical doctor

A board-certified internal medicine physician serving as the incumbent Montana Public Service Commission member, Bukacek emphasizes maintaining energy independence, setting fair utility prices that balance consumer and supplier interests, and legislative advocacy.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateCEO

Kevin Hamm is a Democratic CEO running for Montana Public Service Commission. His campaign emphasizes rural infrastructure improvements, expanded healthcare and broadband access for rural areas, and clean, sustainable energy development.

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State legislature

Montana House of Representatives

Courts

Montana Supreme Court

General: November 3, 2026

NonpartisanJudge

Amy Eddy is a candidate for Montana Supreme Court in the 2026 election.

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NonpartisanProsecutor, Judge

Dan Wilson is a candidate for Montana Supreme Court in the 2026 election.

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