2026 Elections in Montana
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. All 2 of Montana's seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are on the ballot, as every House seat is every two years. One of Montana's two U.S. Senate seats is also on the ballot: the seat held by Steve Daines (R), Class 2, whose current term ends January 3, 2027. The new regular terms begin January 3, 2027, when the 120th Congress first meets.
The Senate Seat on the Ballot
Steve DainesRepublican, Senate, Class 2On the ballot; the current term ends January 3, 2027Voted on 119 of 123 deciding roll calls, missed 4, with their party 100% of the time.
- Steve Daines (R-MT) voted Yea on S. 4668, the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, on September 28, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 250).
- Steve Daines (R-MT) voted Nay on H.Con.Res. 89 on September 24, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 244).
- Steve Daines (R-MT) voted Yea on H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, on August 8, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 228).
Tim SheehyRepublican, Senate, Class 1Not on the ballot; the term ends January 3, 2031Voted on 121 of 123 deciding roll calls, missed 2, with their party 100% of the time.
- Tim Sheehy (R-MT) voted Yea on S. 4668, the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, on September 28, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 250).
- Tim Sheehy (R-MT) voted Nay on H.Con.Res. 89 on September 24, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 244).
- Tim Sheehy (R-MT) voted Yea on H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, on August 8, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 228).
All 2 House Seats on the Ballot
The member serving now in each district, with their record on the deciding roll calls of the 119th Congress through September 16, 2026. The delegation is 2 Republicans.
| District | Member Now | Party | Votes Cast | Missed | With Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT-1 | Ryan K. Zinke | Republican | 322 | 13 | 98% |
| MT-2 | Troy Downing | Republican | 332 | 3 | 94% |
District lines are drawn by each state and can change between elections. The districts here are those of the 119th Congress; the state or local election office can tell you which district you vote in.
Election Day Facts
- Election Day is , set by federal law as the Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
- Every House seat is on the ballot every two years; a Senate term lasts six years, and one third of the Senate is up every two years.
- Polling hours, early voting, mail voting and registration deadlines are set by Montana. Find your state election office on USA.gov.
- Referandom lists who holds each seat now and how they voted. It does not list candidates, polls or forecasts.
Questions About the 2026 Election in Montana
When is Election Day 2026 in Montana?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the Tuesday after the first Monday in November set by federal law (2 U.S.C. 7). Polling hours, early voting and mail voting are set by Montana; the state or local election office has the details.
Is there a Senate election in Montana in 2026?
Yes. The seat held by Steve Daines (R), Class 2, is on the ballot; the current term ends January 3, 2027.
How many House seats does Montana have?
Montana has 2 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, and all 2 are on the ballot in 2026. The members serving now are 2 Republicans.
Who are the senators from Montana?
Steve Daines (R) and Tim Sheehy (R). Steve Daines's seat is on the ballot in 2026. Tim Sheehy's term ends January 3, 2031.
When do the winners take office?
Members elected to regular terms take office on January 3, 2027, when the 120th Congress first meets.
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Referandom. (2026, September 30). 2026 Elections in Montana. CDR Technology Foundation, Inc. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://www.referandom.us/elections/2026/montana