Montana Senate Race 2026

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  • Alme Wins Montana Senate as Independent and Democrat Split Vote

    Alme's victory came as Democrats regained control of both the U.S. House and Senate nationally, setting up divided government under President Donald Trump when the new Congress convenes in January. Republicans retained Montana's Senate…

    Legis1·5d ago
  • Kurt Alme wins Montana Senate race, rivals respond

    HELENA, Mont. — Republican Kurt Alme secured enough votes to win the U.S. Senate race, prompting responses from Democratic candidate Alani Bankhead and Independent candidate Seth Bodnar.NonStop Local reached out to Bodnar and Bankhead to…

    NonStop Local Montana·4d ago
  • Republican Kurt Alme declares victory in Montana Senate race; Bodnar in strong second place

    The dust looks to have settled on the most dramatic federal race in Montana this year, the crowded contest for a U.S. Senate seat left open for the first time in five decades. Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Alani Bankhead speaks to a…

    The Independent Record·5d ago
  • Montana 2026 election results

    CNN Montana 2026 election results Live results: Montana Senate Follow live results in the Montana Senate race, county by county, as votes are counted on election night. Senate results by county Live results: Montana House Democrat Sam…

    CNN·6d ago
  • More than 100 big companies paid no federal income tax in 2025

    WARNING: This article may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone affected by it.British comedian and actor Russell Brand was convicted on Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back…

    The Independent Record·Nov 2
  • Montana sees first Democratic House representative in 32 years, passes all ballot initiatives

    Sam Forstag celebrates with campaign staff after declaring victory in the race for Montana House District 1 during his watch party at the Florence Building in Missoula on Nov. 3. Montana remained red by the majority in its midterm election…

    Montana Kaimin·4d ago
  • Republican Kurt Alme wins race for U.S. Senate seat

    GOP candidate Kurt Alme celebrates after annoucing that he is projected to win Montana's Senate election at an election night event in Billings on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Credit: Jessica Plance/MTFP By Tom Lutey MONTANA FREE PRESS Alme had…

    Culture & Events·5d ago
  • Dems flip seats in Montana Legislature

    Montana Democrats flip two seats in state Senate, one in House with potential for more gains in close races The Montana Senate is seen during the Wednesday, February 12, 2025 session. (Nathaniel Bailey for the Daily Montanan) by Jordan…

    Daily Montanan·5d ago
  • Ellsworth back in court, as attorneys challenge retrial on official misconduct charge

    HELENA — Former Montana Senate President Sen. Jason Ellsworth, R-Hamilton, had another appearance in court Thursday morning, about a month and a half before a scheduled second trial on a charge of official misconduct. He was scheduled to…

    KBZK News·Oct 30
  • Troy Downing wins reelection to Montana’s Eastern U.S. House District

    This story was updated Nov. 3, 2026, at 9:50 p.m., to include reporting about Troy Downing’s acceptance speech and comment from Michael Eisenhauer. AP called the race at 9:18 p.m., with about 40% of the vote reported. After the AP…

    Montana Free Press·5d ago

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