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Candidate profile: Tyson Running Wolf
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Tyson Running Wolf is running in Montana House District 16 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Montana Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
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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
News · MT
Montana court blocks mail voting law
Elections and votingThe ruling stops enforcement of a Montana law linked to thousands of rejected absentee ballots last year.
The Ballot Montana DeskOct 4, 2026
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
Explainer · MT
Voter guide to Montana’s 2026 general election
Elections and votingA practical checklist for confirming election dates, reviewing your ballot, registering and following official voting instructions.
The Ballot Montana Policy DeskOct 2, 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
Candidate profile · MT
Greg Kmetz running in Montana House District 36
Elections and votingRepublican 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
News · MT
What to know about Montana’s 2026 elections
Elections and votingMontana voters will decide one U.S. Senate race and elections in both U.S. House districts on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Montana Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
Candidate profile · MT
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
Candidate profile · MT
Candidate profile: Eric Tilleman for Montana House District 23
Elections and votingRepublican 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
Court lets Butte-Silver Bow data center initiative proceed
Elections and votingThe Supreme Court cleared the Butte-Silver Bow data center initiative to continue through the local initiative process.
The Ballot Montana Policy DeskSep 25, 2026
News · MT
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
News · MT
Federal judge blocks Montana political deepfake ad law
Elections and votingThe 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
Candidate profile · MT
Candidate profile: Donavon Hawk in House District 72
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Donavon Hawk is running in Montana State House District 72 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Montana Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
News · MT
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
News · MT
DOJ announces mail-ballot crime amid search for more cases
Elections and votingThe 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
Candidate profile · MT
Candidate profile: Curtis Schomer
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Curtis Schomer is running in Montana House District 48 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Montana Policy DeskSep 22, 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
News · MT
Judge blocks AI ad law against Montana PAC
Elections and votingThe 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
News · MT
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
Bob Carter runs for Montana House District 96 in 2026
Elections and votingDemocratic 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
News · MT
Federal judge blocks Montana deepfake law for PAC
Elections and votingThe ruling stops Montana from applying its new election deepfake law to a conservative PAC that mailed AI-generated candidate images.
The Ballot Montana Policy DeskSep 19, 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 to Montana’s 2026 general election
Elections and votingMontana 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: Dave Von Eschen
Elections and votingDave Von Eschen is the Libertarian candidate for Montana’s U.S. House District 22 in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot Montana Policy DeskSep 16, 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
News · MT
Zinke announces A River Runs Through It Act
Elections and votingZinke announced the introduction of legislation called the A River Runs Through It Act, a development not directly tied to an election.
The Ballot Montana Policy DeskSep 13, 2026
Candidate profile · MT
Candidate profile: Steve Daines
Elections and votingRepublican 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: Lee Calhoun
Elections and votingRepublican Lee Calhoun is among 13 candidates in Montana’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate election.
The Ballot Montana Policy DeskSep 8, 2026
Candidate profile · MT
Candidate profile: Kurt Alme in Montana’s Senate race
Elections and votingRepublican 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