Montana · 2026 Midterms

What's on your Montana ballot

A clear, nonpartisan rundown of the candidates and races Montana voters will decide in the 2026 midterms, with where each candidate stands and how competitive the race is.

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U.S. Senate, Montana

Alme vs Bankhead vs BodnarProjected winner

Open seat after Sen. Steve Daines withdrew at the filing deadline and endorsed Kurt Alme. A three-way general election including an independent. Inside Elections (June 25) moved the race from Likely to Safe Republican.

Kurt Alme Republican

Former U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana

93%est. chance of winning · Inside Elections (June 25): Safe R; Cook: Likely/Solid R
  • EconomyConservative fiscal policy, deregulation
  • ImmigrationStronger border enforcement
  • GovernmentTrump-endorsed; Daines's chosen successor
versus
Alani Bankhead Democrat

Democratic nominee

5%est. chance of winning · Cook: Likely/Solid R
  • EconomyFocus on cost of living and working Montanans
  • HealthcareProtect access, including Medicaid
  • DemocracyEmphasis on representing rural communities
versus
Seth Bodnar Independent

Former University of Montana president and former Green Beret

2%est. chance of winning · Independent bid
  • GovernmentIndependent running outside the two-party system
  • EconomyFocus on practical, non-partisan problem-solving
  • EducationHigher-education and workforce background

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