Elections
Montana 2026 Primary Election: Date, Rules & What to Know
The Montana 2026 congressional primary was held on June 2, 2026. General Election Day is November 3, 2026.
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Term end dates, party breakdown, and which seats are on the November ballot.
Montana U.S. Senate Primary — Results
Open seat — Sen. Steve Daines withdrew before the filing deadline and endorsed Kurt Alme.
November nominees
These two face off on November 3, 2026 in a single-winner plurality contest.
General Election · November 3, 2026
What's on the Montana 2026 Ballot
U.S. House of Representatives
All U.S. House seats in Montana are on the 2026 ballot. Every House member runs for re-election every two years. View Montana representatives →
U.S. Senate — Class II Seat
Montana's Class II Senate seat is up for election in 2026. The current senator is Steve Daines (R) — retiring; open seat. Class II senators were last elected in 2020 and serve six-year terms.
Montana's Primary System: Partisan Open Primary
Montana holds separate party primaries, but any registered voter may participate — you do not need to be registered with a party. On primary day, you simply request the ballot for the party whose primary you want to vote in.
Montana 2026 Election Key Dates
| June 2, 2026 | Primary Election (passed) |
| October 2026 | Voter registration deadlines (check your state) |
| November 3, 2026 | General Election |
| January 3, 2027 | 120th Congress convenes |
Voter Registration in Montana
Any registered voter may participate — no party registration required. You may choose which party's primary to vote in on Election Day. Registration deadlines vary — most states require registration 15–30 days before the primary, though some offer same-day registration.
Check your registration status and find your polling place at vote.gov.
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Compare Montana's primary to other states' 2026 schedules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Montana 2026 U.S. Senate primary?
Kurt Alme won the Republican nomination with 76.2% of the vote, and Alani Bankhead won the Democratic nomination with 43.7%. They advance to the general election on November 3, 2026.
Who is running for U.S. Senate in Montana in November 2026?
The November 3, 2026 ballot features Kurt Alme (R) vs Alani Bankhead (D) vs Seth Bodnar (I) vs Kyle Austin (L) for Montana's U.S. Senate seat.
When is the Montana primary election in 2026?
The Montana 2026 congressional primary is June 2, 2026. The general election is November 3, 2026.
Can I vote in the Montana primary if I'm not registered with a party?
Any registered voter may participate — no party registration required. You may choose which party's primary to vote in on Election Day.
What is on the Montana 2026 primary ballot?
All U.S. House seats in Montana are on the 2026 primary ballot. Additionally, the U.S. Senate seat (Class II) is up for election. The current senator is Steve Daines (R) — retiring; open seat. Many states also hold primaries for governor and state legislature on the same day.
What type of primary does Montana use?
Montana holds separate party primaries, but any registered voter may participate — you do not need to be registered with a party. On primary day, you simply request the ballot for the party whose primary you want to vote in.
When is the Montana voter registration deadline for the 2026 primary?
Voter registration deadlines vary but are typically 15–30 days before the primary. Check the Montana Secretary of State website or vote.gov for the exact deadline.
When is the Montana general election in 2026?
The 2026 general election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. This date is the same for all 50 states — it is always the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even-numbered years.