Editors · Elections and campaigns

The Ballot Montana Desk tracks who is running in Montana, where each candidate stands on the issues, and the key dates on the ballot. Every story is sourced to public records: FEC filings, Open States, Congress.gov, and state election offices. The desk does not endorse candidates or parties.

20 stories published

News · MT

Montana court blocks mail voting law

Elections and voting

The ruling stops enforcement of a Montana law linked to thousands of rejected absentee ballots last year.

The Ballot Montana DeskOct 4, 2026

News · MT

Daines Releases Crypto Tax Proposal

Economy and jobs

The ADAPT Act would change federal tax rules for stablecoins, small network fees, crypto sales, staking and lending.

The Ballot Montana DeskOct 3, 2026

Candidate profile · MT

Greg Kmetz running in Montana House District 36

Elections and voting

Republican incumbent Greg Kmetz is the only candidate listed in the 2026 general election race for Montana House District 36.

The Ballot Montana DeskSep 29, 2026

Candidate profile · MT

Candidate profile: Eric Tilleman for Montana House District 23

Elections and voting

Republican incumbent Eric Tilleman is the only listed candidate in the 2026 general election for Montana House District 23.

The Ballot Montana DeskSep 26, 2026

News · MT

Federal judge blocks Montana political deepfake ad law

Elections and voting

The federal court action stops Montana’s political “deepfake” advertising law from operating under the terms of the judge’s order.

The Ballot Montana DeskSep 24, 2026

News · MT

DOJ announces mail-ballot crime amid search for more cases

Elections and voting

The Trump administration is expanding its effort to identify mail-ballot crimes, but the development is not tied to a specific election.

The Ballot Montana DeskSep 24, 2026

News · MT

Judge blocks AI ad law against Montana PAC

Elections and voting

The order stops Montana officials from applying the state’s AI campaign-ad restrictions to Dan Bartel and the Accountability in State Government PAC.

The Ballot Montana DeskSep 21, 2026

Candidate profile · MT

Bob Carter runs for Montana House District 96 in 2026

Elections and voting

Democratic incumbent Bob Carter is running in a race that is not listed as contested in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election.

The Ballot Montana DeskSep 19, 2026

Explainer · MT

Voter guide to Montana’s 2026 general election

Elections and voting

Montana voters should verify election dates, registration rules, voting options and their ballot before casting a vote in 2026.

The Ballot Montana DeskSep 17, 2026

Candidate profile · MT

Candidate profile: Steve Daines

Elections and voting

Republican incumbent Steve Daines is among 13 candidates in Montana’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.

The Ballot Montana DeskSep 9, 2026

Candidate profile · MT

Candidate profile: Kurt Alme in Montana’s Senate race

Elections and voting

Republican Kurt Alme is part of a 13-candidate field for Montana’s U.S. Senate election on Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot Montana DeskSep 4, 2026