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Montana 2026 election guide pairs races with past results
Elections and votingAn NBC News election guide groups Montana’s 2026 races with the state’s historical presidential election results.
The Ballot Montana News DeskOct 4, 2026
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The Ballot Montana News Desk
Daily political news from Montana
The News Desk follows the daily political news in Montana, from campaign developments to government decisions, sourced from public records and reporting.
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Candidate profile · MT
Candidate profile: Paul Fielder
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Paul Fielder is running in Montana House District 14 in an uncontested 2026 general election race.
The Ballot Montana News DeskOct 3, 2026
Candidate profile · MT
Candidate profile: Jerry Schillinger
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Jerry Schillinger is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for Montana House District 34.
The Ballot Montana News DeskSep 30, 2026
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Jamie Isaly seeks reelection in Montana House District 58
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Jamie Isaly is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for Montana House District 58.
The Ballot Montana News DeskSep 28, 2026
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Montana court returns Butte data center measure to ballot
Elections and votingThe Montana Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling that had blocked a proposed data center initiative in Butte-Silver Bow County.
The Ballot Montana News DeskSep 25, 2026
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Montana court puts Butte data center measure on ballot
Elections and votingA temporary Montana Supreme Court order places the proposal before Butte-Silver Bow voters while an appeal continues.
The Ballot Montana News DeskSep 24, 2026
Candidate profile · MT
Caleb Hinkle: Candidate for Montana House District 68
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Caleb Hinkle is a candidate for Montana House District 68 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Montana News DeskSep 21, 2026
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Daines rural water bill heads to president
Elections and votingThe Senate passed Daines’ measure to preserve a rural water system in Montana, moving it to the president for action.
The Ballot Montana News DeskSep 20, 2026
Candidate profile · MT
Candidate profile: Mike Fox in Montana House District 32
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Mike Fox is running in the currently uncontested 2026 general election for Montana House District 32.
The Ballot Montana News DeskSep 18, 2026
Explainer · MT
Voter guide: Montana’s 2026 general election
Elections and votingMontana voters can prepare by checking election dates, registration details, their ballot and voting instructions before casting a ballot.
The Ballot Montana News DeskSep 14, 2026