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Montana Election Guide

Your guide the 2026 Montana elections

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Parties find common ground; PAC money raises questions; What will the Trump effect be?

Sally Mauk, Rob Saldin, Seaborn Larson

AOC's return visit to Montana pleases both progressive Democrats and conservative Republicans – for different reasons. President Trump's effect on Montana's election is yet to be measured. A last minute infusion of PAC money to a Democratic Senate candidate raises questions. Voter interest in this mid-term election is hard to gauge.

Montana News

Concerns over partisanship, 'judicial activism' shape Montana Supreme Court race

Shaylee Ragar

One seat on Montana’s seven-member Supreme Court is up for election in 2026. Two colleagues are competing for the promotion. MTPR's Shaylee Ragar looks at their judicial philosophies.
Montana News

Court order keeps voter registration open on Election Day

Shaylee Ragar

Mail-in ballots are en route to voters across Montana. For those who haven’t registered to vote, a judge preserved the Election Day deadline to do so.
Montana News

Sexual abuse allegations abound; 'Dark money' meets AI; ICE dispute moves to Supreme Court

Sally Mauk, Rob Saldin, Seaborn Larson

A congressional candidate reenters the race despite allegations of sexual misconduct. A legislative candidate faces sexual abuse allegations. A GOP "dark money" PAC uses AI to disparage other Republicans. A battle between the A.G. and a county attorney ends up at the state Supreme Court.
Montana News

Voters reject school levies in much of western and central Montana

Austin Amestoy

In all but a handful of communities Tuesday, voters in western and central Montana soundly defeated their public schools’ requests to help pay for big expenses.
Montana News

Windy Boy re-launches bid for Congress, removed from committee assignments

Shaylee Ragar

State Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy re-launched his bid for Congress. The Democrat from Box Elder had previously suspended his campaign after allegations of sexual abuse and harassment came to light last month. He cited poor health.
Montana News

Q&A: Kyle Austin, Libertarian U.S. Senate candidate

Austin Amestoy

MTPR is airing interviews with candidates running for federal office in 2026. MTPR’s Austin Amestoy spoke with Kyle Austin, who’s a Libertarian running for the U.S. Senate.
Montana News

Q&A: Tom Jandron, Libertarian U.S. Senate candidate

Shaylee Ragar

MTPR is airing interviews with candidates running for federal office in 2026. MTPR's Shaylee Ragar spoke with Tom Jandron, a Libertarian running for U.S. Senate.
Montana News

Q&A: Michael Black Wolf, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate

Victoria Traxler

MTPR is airing interviews with candidates running for federal office in 2026. MTPR's Victoria Traxler spoke with Michael Black Wolf, a Democrat running for U.S. Senate.
Montana News

Q&A: Michael Hummert, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate

Shaylee Ragar

MTPR is airing interviews with candidates running for federal office in 2026. MTPR's Shaylee Ragar spoke with Michael Hummert, a Democrat running for U.S. Senate.
Montana News

Q&A: Alani Bankhead, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate

Shaylee Ragar

MTPR is airing interviews with candidates running for federal office in 2026. MTPR's Shaylee Ragar spoke with Alani Bankhead, a Democrat running for U.S. Senate.

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Montana Public Radio's weekly political analysis program.

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Candidate Q&A

MTPR interviews with candidates running for federal office in Montana in 2026.

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