Montana Senate Election 2026
Steve Daines (R) is retiring. Rating: Solid R.
Status: upcoming. Election day is November 3, 2026.
Candidates
| Candidate | Party | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alani Bankhead | Democratic | |
| Kurt Alme | Republican | Former U.S. attorney |
| Seth Bodnar | Independent | Independent |
No public polls recorded for this race.
Where the candidates stand
Alani Bankhead (D)
- Backs a multi-tiered path to universal health care. (2026) source
- Says everyone should pay their fair share of taxes. (2026) source
- Calls the Iran war illegal. (2026) source
Kurt Alme (R)
- Endorsed by SBA Pro-Life America. (2026) source
- Signed a pledge to oppose any tax increase. (2026) source
- Supports tariffs as leverage for better trade terms. (2026) source
- Sees a compelling interest in keeping Iran from nuclear weapons. (2026) source
Seth Bodnar (I)
- Says government should stay out of people's bedrooms and doctors' offices. (2026) source
- Argues tariffs raise farmers' costs and damage export markets. (2026) source
- Wants immigration laws enforced without infringing civil liberties. (2026) source
Sources
- 2026 United States Senate elections (Wikipedia)
- Latest Senate polls (RealClearPolling)
- 2026 election polls (Political.org)
- Cook Political Report Senate ratings
- The Green Papers: 2026 candidates by state
- Cook Political Report Senate overview: South Carolina, Mississippi, Minnesota (Oct. 20, 2026)
- Midterm Elections in Ohio, October 2026 (Marist Poll)
- Midterm Elections in Michigan, October 2026 (Marist Poll)
Ratings, candidates and polls last updated October 24, 2026. Ratings are expert forecasts, not results.