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Montana elects a U.S. senator and all 2 of its House seats on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Below: the candidates, the money from AIPAC PAC and its super PAC, what the Senate candidates have said on the record, and who to call.

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Senate race · November 3, 2026

Montana Senate race

Open seat: Steve Daines holds it and is not on the ballot. Candidates: the Democratic and Republican nominees and the independent or third-party candidates polling 5% or more or recognised as the main opposition, incumbent first.

Kurt Alme

Republican 90% on Kalshi

Campaign website

On the record

  • Israel

    No public statement found as of October 18, 2026.

  • ICESaid

    In a written answer to a Montana Free Press candidate questionnaire published October 14, 2026, Alme said he would prioritize prosecuting and deporting immigrants in the country illegally who commit crimes, and would stop federal funding for sanctuary cities and federal benefits for people in the country illegally.

    "We need to keep our borders secure, prioritize prosecuting and deporting criminal illegal aliens, and stop funding sanctuary cities which leave dangerous illegal aliens like Jose Ibarra on our streets."

    Montana candidates on the issues: immigration, Montana Free Press, October 14, 2026

  • The Trump administrationSaid

    At the October 11, 2026 U.S. Senate debate in Bozeman, Alme credited President Trump with securing the border and pointed to his own record as U.S. attorney.

    "Securing the border is common sense. And President Trump has done it"

    Senate hopefuls trade jabs at first all-candidate debate, Montana Free Press, October 11, 2026

  • Where they want the country to goSaid

    In an August 2026 interview with MTN News, Alme said Montanans support "commonsense conservative" ideas and do not want to return to the policies of the Biden administration.

    "I know that the people in Montana, when I travel around the state, do not want to go back to the destructive Democrat policies that we had under President Biden"

    Alme prepares for next phase of Montana U.S. Senate campaign after candidate field finalized, KTVH (MTN News), August 13, 2026

  • Foreign policySaid

    At the October 11, 2026 debate, Alme said Congress should back the President's military action against Iran, which he said aims to set back Iran's nuclear program.

    "We need to support the president, our troops, and our diplomats as they work to set back Iran's nuclear program and work to reopen their control of the straits"

    Senate hopefuls trade jabs at first all-candidate debate, Montana Free Press, October 11, 2026

  • Trade and tariffsSaid

    Asked about tariffs at the October 11, 2026 debate, Alme said he had doubts about tariffs but backed pushing back on Canada, and said he hopes the administration negotiates a deal that opens markets for Montana agriculture.

    "I had my doubts about tariffs, but Canada has gone with unfair trade for too long. Somebody needed to stand up and push back for a level playing field"

    Senate hopefuls trade jabs at first all-candidate debate, Montana Free Press, October 11, 2026

  • Health careSaid

    On health care at the October 11, 2026 debate, Alme pointed to rural health funding in the 2025 tax and spending law that Republicans call the Working Families Tax Cuts.

    "Republicans in Congress just passed the Working Family Tax Cuts Act — which my two liberal opponents opposed — which provided $50 billion of new investment in rural health care"

    Senate hopefuls trade jabs at first all-candidate debate, Montana Free Press, October 11, 2026

  • EnergySaid

    At a September 2026 campaign stop in Kalispell, asked about the Iran war's effect on fuel prices, Alme said the answer is more domestic energy production of all kinds, including renewables that do not depend on subsidies.

    "We need to unleash responsible energy production of all kinds."

    Alme promises 'big steps' toward affordability at Kalispell campaign stop, Daily Inter Lake, September 22, 2026

  • TechnologySaid

    On artificial intelligence and data centers at the October 11, 2026 debate, Alme said data center companies coming to Montana must be transparent about their costs to communities.

    "We need to be sure that if a data center company comes into this state, that they're transparent, they're clear about their cost to the community and other effects"

    Senate hopefuls trade jabs at first all-candidate debate, Montana Free Press, October 11, 2026

Money this cycle

AIPAC PAC, given directly$0
AIPAC PAC, earmarked by donors$0
United Democracy Project, supporting$0
United Democracy Project, opposing$0

Since AIPAC PAC began giving (December 2021): $0 direct, $0 earmarked; United Democracy Project $0 supporting, $0 opposing.

Call the Kurt Alme campaign

406-924-3840 Campaign phone (source)

"Hi, I'm a voter from , ZIP .

I'd like to know where Kurt Alme stands on Israel, ICE, the Trump administration. Can the campaign tell me?"

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Alani Bankhead

Democratic 1% on Kalshi

Campaign website

On the record

  • IsraelSaid

    Bankhead's campaign site, answering claims made about her during the campaign, states her position on Gaza: ending U.S. support for the suffering there, conditioning and blocking U.S. arms transfers, and enforcing the Leahy Law, which bars U.S. aid to foreign security units that commit gross human rights violations.

    "Her position: stop underwriting the suffering in Gaza, condition and block arms transfers, and enforce the Leahy Law."

    Rumors, answered, Candidate's campaign site, undated page, read October 18, 2026

  • ICESaid

    In a written answer to a Montana Free Press candidate questionnaire published October 14, 2026, Bankhead said Congress should shut down U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and rebuild it by statute, and called for moving immigration courts out of the Justice Department and requiring a judicial warrant or a judge's danger finding before detention.

    "Shut ICE down and build its replacement from scratch."

    Montana candidates on the issues: immigration, Montana Free Press, October 14, 2026

  • The Trump administrationSaid

    In a late-September 2026 interview with Montana Free Press, Bankhead described the Trump administration as a national security threat and said impeachment is the response.

    "I think the administration is the biggest national security threat that we have right now, and the response is impeachment"

    Who, in the end, is Alani Bankhead?, Montana Free Press, October 8, 2026

  • Where they want the country to goSaid

    In a September 30, 2026 interview, Bankhead, who has said she is the only candidate in the race who would vote to impeach President Trump, repeated that position when asked whether she is a Christian nationalist.

    "I've already said I'm impeaching Trump."

    Who, in the end, is Alani Bankhead?, Montana Free Press, October 8, 2026

  • Health careSaid

    Bankhead says she is the only candidate in the race who supports universal health care, and has named restoring Affordable Care Act subsidies as a possible first step.

    "What you're seeing around the country is you have populist candidates that are being voted past primaries and are winning, even though they're grossly underfunded, because the people are saying we want universal healthcare"

    Who, in the end, is Alani Bankhead?, Montana Free Press, October 8, 2026

  • GunsSaid

    Bankhead told Montana Free Press she supports the Second Amendment and also supports red flag laws, which let courts temporarily remove firearms from people judged to be a danger to themselves or others.

    "I'm pro-Second Amendment, 100% believe in it"

    Who, in the end, is Alani Bankhead?, Montana Free Press, October 8, 2026

  • FarmingSaid

    Asked about tariffs at the October 11, 2026 debate, Bankhead pointed to costs for Montana ranchers from the trade dispute with Canada and criticized the administration's decision to import foreign beef.

    "What we need to do to support ag is actually hold the administration accountable"

    Senate hopefuls trade jabs at first all-candidate debate, Montana Free Press, October 11, 2026

  • TechnologySaid

    At the October 11, 2026 debate, Bankhead said she opposes AI data centers in Montana.

    "And I am the loudest on this stage about being opposed to them."

    Senate hopefuls trade jabs at first all-candidate debate, Montana Free Press, October 11, 2026

  • AbortionSaid

    Bankhead's campaign website, as quoted by Montana Free Press, says she is pro-choice and that medical decisions belong to the individual and their doctor.

    "I do not believe the government should decide what happens to a person's body. Those medical decisions belong to the individual, in consultation with their doctor. That is why I am pro-choice"

    Who, in the end, is Alani Bankhead?, Montana Free Press, October 8, 2026

Money this cycle

AIPAC PAC, given directly$0
AIPAC PAC, earmarked by donors$0
United Democracy Project, supporting$0
United Democracy Project, opposing$0

Since AIPAC PAC began giving (December 2021): $0 direct, $0 earmarked; United Democracy Project $0 supporting, $0 opposing.

Call your senators about this race

(202) 224-2644 Sen. Tim Sheehy

(202) 224-2651 Sen. Steve Daines

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Seth Bodnar

Independent 10% on Kalshi

Campaign website

On the record

  • Israel

    No public statement found as of October 18, 2026.

  • ICESaid

    In a written answer to a Montana Free Press candidate questionnaire published October 14, 2026, Bodnar said the U.S. must have strong borders and enforce immigration law, but without what he described as a masked, unaccountable paramilitary force, and that it needs comprehensive immigration reform.

    "we must do that without allowing a masked, unaccountable paramilitary force to trample the individual liberties of American citizens and ignoring due process rights"

    Montana candidates on the issues: immigration, Montana Free Press, October 14, 2026

  • The Trump administrationSaid

    Taking questions in Billings on August 7, 2026, Bodnar criticized the handling of the war in Iran, saying there was no clear plan or exit strategy and that Congress failed in its obligation. He also said Trump's tariffs have hurt Montana agriculture, and that he supports the President's goal of border security but not ICE's tactics.

    "I think we have a failing strategy in Iran"

    Seth Bodnar in Billings: Not bowing out in favor of "unvetted" Bankhead, Montana Free Press, August 7, 2026

  • Where they want the country to goSaid

    In an October 13, 2026 open letter inviting President Trump to meet during his Montana visit, Bodnar listed issues he would work with the President on and others where he disagrees with him, including blanket tariffs on Canada, the expiration of health care tax credits and keeping U.S. troops in the war in Iran.

    "I'll work with any president, of either party, when it's good for Montana, and I'll stand up to any president when it isn't."

    Ahead of Trump's Montana Rally, Seth Bodnar Invites Him to Discuss Lowering Costs for Montanans, Candidate's campaign site, October 13, 2026

  • Trade and tariffsSaid

    At the October 11, 2026 debate, Bodnar criticized President Trump's tariffs and called for an end to trade wars that he said are raising costs.

    "nonsensical, non-strategic trade wars that are driving up costs for all of us"

    Senate hopefuls trade jabs at first all-candidate debate, Montana Free Press, October 11, 2026

  • Health careSaid

    At the October 11, 2026 debate, Bodnar supported renewing Affordable Care Act subsidies, defended Medicaid expansion, and criticized the 2025 Republican tax and spending law's effect on rural hospitals.

    "My Republican opponent will talk about supporting rural health care, but his party just decimated our rural hospitals with these changes last year"

    Senate hopefuls trade jabs at first all-candidate debate, Montana Free Press, October 11, 2026

  • TechnologySaid

    At the October 11, 2026 debate, Bodnar said he would work to stop AI data centers that he said would exploit Montana communities.

    "to stop any AI data center that wants to come into this state and exploit Montana communities, taking our water, driving up utility rates."

    Senate hopefuls trade jabs at first all-candidate debate, Montana Free Press, October 11, 2026

  • Foreign policySaid

    At the October 11, 2026 debate, Bodnar called congressional Republicans "cowards" for allowing the war in Iran to continue.

    "Our sons and daughters that are spilling blood on foreign soil right now are paying the cost of that cowardice"

    Senate hopefuls trade jabs at first all-candidate debate, Montana Free Press, October 11, 2026

Money this cycle

AIPAC PAC, given directly$0
AIPAC PAC, earmarked by donors$0
United Democracy Project, supporting$0
United Democracy Project, opposing$0

Since AIPAC PAC began giving (December 2021): $0 direct, $0 earmarked; United Democracy Project $0 supporting, $0 opposing.

Call your senators about this race

(202) 224-2644 Sen. Tim Sheehy

(202) 224-2651 Sen. Steve Daines

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Who is on the ballot: Montana Secretary of State: FEDERAL GENERAL 2026 Candidate List; PBS NewsHour (AP): Montana Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines drops reelection bid minutes before filing deadline.

U.S. House · November 3, 2026

Montana's House races

2 districts. Every candidate on the certified ballot, and what AIPAC PAC and United Democracy Project gave or spent for each this cycle.

District 1

  • Aaron Flint Republican No market

    No AIPAC PAC or UDP money this cycle

  • Sam Forstag Democratic No market

    No AIPAC PAC or UDP money this cycle

  • Nick Sheedy Libertarian No market

    No FEC candidate record; no AIPAC PAC or UDP money in the filings

District 2

  • Troy Downing Republican incumbent 98% on Kalshi

    202-225-3211 D.C. office · Build what to say

    AIPAC PAC direct $5,000 · AIPAC PAC earmarked by donors $15,414 · Every transaction

  • Brian Miller Democratic 1% on Kalshi

    No AIPAC PAC or UDP money this cycle

  • Michael Eisenhauer Independent No market

    No AIPAC PAC or UDP money this cycle

  • Patrick McCracken Libertarian No market

    No AIPAC PAC or UDP money this cycle

Ballot lists: 2026 General Election Ballot Certification (Secretary of State candidate certification, Cascade County copy); Montana's 2026 Candidates, 2026 MTFP Election Guide, Montana Free Press. Money: FEC filings through August 31, 2026 (AIPAC PAC) and October 16, 2026 (UDP), this cycle (2025 to 2026). All House races.

Odds: the price on Kalshi, a regulated prediction market, for a contract that pays $1 if that candidate wins, so 68 cents reads as the market putting the chance at 68%. It's what traders are betting, not a poll or a forecast, and it moves daily. "No market" means Kalshi doesn't trade one. Prices as of October 18, 2026, 8:12 p.m. ET.

Your senators now

Montana's two senators

The money each has received from AIPAC PAC and United Democracy Project, and their offices' numbers.

Tim Sheehy Republican

Class 1 seat · Official website

Money this cycle

AIPAC PAC, given directly$0
AIPAC PAC, earmarked by donors$0
United Democracy Project, supporting$0
United Democracy Project, opposing$0

Since AIPAC PAC began giving (December 2021): $0 direct, $0 earmarked; United Democracy Project $0 supporting, $0 opposing.

(202) 224-2644 Washington, D.C. office (senate.gov)

Build what to say to Senator Sheehy

Steve Daines Republican

Seat up in 2026; not on the ballot · Official website

Money this cycle

AIPAC PAC, given directly$10,000
AIPAC PAC, earmarked by donors$481,409
United Democracy Project, supporting$0
United Democracy Project, opposing$0

Since AIPAC PAC began giving (December 2021): $10,000 direct, $481,409 earmarked; United Democracy Project $0 supporting, $0 opposing.

(202) 224-2651 Washington, D.C. office (senate.gov)

Build what to say to Senator Daines

Call your senators and representative

Build what to say

Pick who you're calling and what you want to talk about. Offices log calls by issue and position, so a clear ask from a constituent is what gets counted.

Your script

Hi, my name is ____, and I'm a constituent from ____, ZIP ____.

I'm calling about AIPAC money, ICE and checks and balances.

I want my senator to refuse money from AIPAC PAC and United Democracy Project, and to say so publicly.

I want my senator to vote against more money for ICE detention and enforcement.

I want my senator to use Congress's oversight power, including hearings, subpoenas and votes, whichever party is in charge.

Please record my position. Thank you for your time.

    Tips for calling
    • Call your own senators and representative. Offices mostly count calls from their own voters.
    • Say your ZIP so the call counts as a constituent.
    • You'll talk to a staff member, not the official. That's normal: they log your call.
    • One or two issues per call is best.
    • Voicemail counts. Offices go through it every day.
    • If the D.C. office is busy, try a state office, or the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121.
    • Call again next week.

    Upcoming protests

    Protests in Montana

    In-person protests, rallies, marches and vigils in the next 60 days. Sign-ups happen on the organiser's page. Updated October 18, 2026, 5:09 p.m. ET.

    Map of Montana with 4 upcoming protests marked. The list beside it has every event. Whitefish Border Patrol VigilRush Hour ResistanceIndivisible Butte Friday Resistance RallySaturday Stand Up
    Each dot is an event's published location. The list is the full, accessible version of this map.
    • ICEWhitefish Border Patrol Vigil

      Indivisible · Whitefish, MT

      Whitefish Border Patrol Station, 1451 US-93, Whitefish, MT 59937

      Details and sign-up on MobilizeDirections

    • Trump administration/No KingsRush Hour Resistance

      Indivisible Bozeman · Bozeman, MT

      Gallatin County Court House, 311 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715

      Details and sign-up on MobilizeDirections

    • OtherIndivisible Butte Friday Resistance Rally

      Indivisible · Butte, MT

      Outside Senator Sheehy's offfice, 125 W Granite St, Butte, MT 59701

      Details and sign-up on MobilizeDirections

    • Trump administration/No KingsSaturday Stand Up

      Indivisible Bozeman · Bozeman, MT

      Gallatin County Court House, 311 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715

      Details and sign-up on MobilizeDirections

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