Montana
Government
Greg Gianforte
Governor, Republican Party, since 4 Jan 2021
Senate50 seats
Republican 34, Democratic 16
House of Representatives100 seats
Republican 68, Democratic 32
Trifecta: the Republican Party holds the governorship and both chambers.
Races this cycle
2026 forecastNo governor or Senate race in Montana this cycle.
Early vote
Ballots cast or requested before election day in Montana, by voters’ registered party. As of 6 Nov 2026.
Mail ballots requested
535,352
- Party not reported535,352100%
Mail ballots returned
407,378
- Party not reported407,378100%
Mail ballots returned, day by day
Counties with the most mail ballots returned
| County | Ballots | Party not reported |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone | 60,104 | 100% |
| Missoula | 54,574 | 100% |
| Gallatin | 50,575 | 100% |
| Flathead | 42,788 | 100% |
| Lewis and Clark | 29,561 | 100% |
| Cascade | 27,062 | 100% |
| Ravalli | 18,641 | 100% |
| Silver Bow | 11,529 | 100% |
| Lake | 11,215 | 100% |
| Park | 7,295 | 100% |
Latest Montana polls
All US polls| Institute | Date | Fieldwork | Sample | MoE | Method | Voting intention | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State University Billings | 21 Oct 2026* | 5 Oct 2026 – 21 Oct 2026 | 720 | ±3.7 | — |
| Source for Montana State University Billings poll (opens in a new tab) |
| Concord Public Opinion Partners (D) | 23 Oct 2026* | 22 Oct 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 | 410 | ±4.8 | — |
| Source for Concord Public Opinion Partners (D) poll (opens in a new tab) |
| Quantus Insights (R) | 20 Oct 2026 | 15 Oct 2026 – 18 Oct 2026 | 667 | ±4 | — |
| Source for Quantus Insights (R) poll (opens in a new tab) |
| Peak Insights (R) | 16 Oct 2026 | 7 Oct 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 | 500 | ±4 | — |
| Source for Peak Insights (R) poll (opens in a new tab) |
| Concord Public Opinion Partners (D) | 9 Oct 2026 | 6 Oct 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 | 405 | ±4.9 | — |
| Source for Concord Public Opinion Partners (D) poll (opens in a new tab) |
| American Pulse Research (R) | 28 Sept 2026 | 19 Sept 2026 – 24 Sept 2026 | 604 | ±4.0 est. (Not published: estimated from sample size (95%, simple random sample)) | — |
| Source for American Pulse Research (R) poll (opens in a new tab) |
| Rutgers-Eagleton | 11 Sept 2026 | 27 Aug 2026 – 7 Sept 2026 | 845 | ±4.2 | — |
| Source for Rutgers-Eagleton poll (opens in a new tab) |
| Aspect Strategic | 22 Sept 2026 | 7 Sept 2026 – 15 Sept 2026 | 715 | ±3.7 est. (Not published: estimated from sample size (95%, simple random sample)) | — |
| Source for Aspect Strategic poll (opens in a new tab) |
| Quantus Insights (R) | 17 Sept 2026 | 14 Sept 2026 – 15 Sept 2026 | 625 | ±4.3 | — |
| Source for Quantus Insights (R) poll (opens in a new tab) |
| Rutgers University Eagleton Institute of Politics | 11 Sept 2026 | 27 Aug 2026 – 7 Sept 2026 | 845 | ±4.2 | — |
| Source for Rutgers University Eagleton Institute of Politics poll (opens in a new tab) |
- Montana State University Billings
21 Oct 2026* · n=720 · MoE ±3.7 · Method n/a
- Alme (R)30.0%
- Bodnar (I)26.0%
- Bankhead (D)21.0%
- Austin (L)3.0%
- Concord Public Opinion Partners (D)
23 Oct 2026* · n=410 · MoE ±4.8 · Method n/a
- Bodnar (I)39.0%
- Alme (R)38.0%
- Bankhead (D)10.0%
- Austin (L)2.0%
- Quantus Insights (R)
20 Oct 2026 · n=667 · MoE ±4 · Method n/a
- Alme (R)44.0%
- Bodnar (I)28.0%
- Bankhead (D)21.0%
- Austin (L)2.0%
- Peak Insights (R)
16 Oct 2026 · n=500 · MoE ±4 · Method n/a
- Alme (R)44.0%
- Bodnar (I)29.0%
- Bankhead (D)12.0%
- Austin (L)3.0%
- Concord Public Opinion Partners (D)
9 Oct 2026 · n=405 · MoE ±4.9 · Method n/a
- Bodnar (I)37.0%
- Alme (R)35.0%
- Bankhead (D)13.0%
- Austin (L)1.0%
- American Pulse Research (R)
28 Sept 2026 · n=604 · MoE ±4.0 est. (Not published: estimated from sample size (95%, simple random sample)) · Method n/a
- Alme (R)45.0%
- Bodnar (I)26.0%
- Bankhead (D)19.0%
- Austin (L)3.0%
- Rutgers-Eagleton
11 Sept 2026 · n=845 · MoE ±4.2 · Method n/a
- Alme (R)38.0%
- Bodnar (I)30.0%
- Bankhead (D)16.0%
- Austin (L)5.0%
- Aspect Strategic
22 Sept 2026 · n=715 · MoE ±3.7 est. (Not published: estimated from sample size (95%, simple random sample)) · Method n/a
- Alme (R)44.0%
- Bodnar (I)32.0%
- Bankhead (D)14.0%
- Austin (L)3.0%
- Quantus Insights (R)
17 Sept 2026 · n=625 · MoE ±4.3 · Method n/a
- Alme (R)44.0%
- Bodnar (I)24.0%
- Bankhead (D)23.0%
- Rutgers University Eagleton Institute of Politics
11 Sept 2026 · n=845 · MoE ±4.2 · Method n/a
- Alme (R)38.0%
- Bodnar (I)30.0%
- Bankhead (D)16.0%
- Austin (L)5.0%
* End of fieldwork: the source states no publication date.
Last Senate election
2026 United States Senate election in Montana ·
How people voted last time.
| Party | Vote | |
|---|---|---|
| Kurt Alme (R) | 47.7% | |
| Seth Bodnar (I) | 38.6% | |
| Alani Bankhead (D) | 11.9% | |
| Kyle Austin (L) | 1.8% |
Source: Wikipedia
2026 United States Senate election in Montana by county
| County | Leader | Lead | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone | Alme | +18.5 | 62,980 |
| Missoula | Bodnar | +32.1 | 60,382 |
| Gallatin | Bodnar | +12.0 | 55,928 |
| Flathead | Alme | +28.0 | 51,794 |
| Lewis And Clark | Bodnar | +7.5 | 34,375 |
| Cascade | Alme | +12.0 | 29,507 |
| Ravalli | Alme | +29.3 | 23,918 |
| Silver Bow | Bodnar | +16.6 | 14,817 |
| Lake | Alme | +16.5 | 13,789 |
| Lincoln | Alme | +52.7 | 9,864 |
Last presidential election
2024 United States presidential election in Montana ·
How people voted last time.
| Party | Vote | |
|---|---|---|
| Donald Trump (R) | 58.4% | |
| Kamala Harris (D) | 38.5% | |
| Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (I) | 2.0% | |
| Chase Oliver (L) | 0.7% | |
| Jill Stein (G) | 0.5% | |
| Shiva Ayyadurai (I) | 0.0% |
Source: Wikipedia
Last governor election
2024 Montana gubernatorial election ·
How people voted last time.
| Party | Vote | |
|---|---|---|
| Greg Gianforte (R) | 58.9% | |
| Ryan Busse (D) | 38.6% | |
| Kaiser Leib (L) | 2.5% |
Source: Wikipedia