2026 Candidates - U.S. Senate, Montana

Learn about the candidates for the U.S. Senate in Montana, their positions and priorities, how to contact them, and how to support them.

Information for candidates running to represent Ravalli County will be posted after the candidacies have officially declared and the campaigns have provided information for publication. We do not edit their statements.

We encourage voters to look into their resumes, statements and positions so voters can make educated decisions when they vote.

Important Dates

• General Election will be held on November 3, 2026.

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Regarding the Bodnar vs. Bankhead Debate

From the RavDems' October 2026 newsletter: As the race has developed, it’s clear Bodnar has the lead. Passions run high in some quarters, with many women remaining true to their fight for equal opportunity. As our banner says, women’s rights are human rights.

Looking at the Montana-specific situation, Bodnar is the better candidate. Recent public performances show Bankhead struggling, going “low” under pressure, attacking randomly without effect. It’s unfortunate and probably natural, given the pressures of campaigning, low finances, few Montana credentials and thin campaign operation.

We Democrats support women, no question. We also look for staying power. The pressures of campaigning in Montana bear little resemblance to the extraordinary pressure cooker that is DC politics. Courage has to be protected by calluses earned through hard work.  Gender is an asset, not a qualification.  Standing up over time is hard. Women can and do compete proudly: look at Amy Klobochar, Monica Tranel, Nancy Pelosi, Angela Merkel and many others. Bankhead has a future somewhere. Keep an eye on her.

That said, we don’t tell you how to vote. Vote your conscience. There’s no need to judge each other, no need to defend or explain your vote. It’s a tough scenario; don’t make it tougher on each other. We have a big tent; we have important values and goals, we have plenty of work to do. We need to do it together.