Mar. 5, 2026
Montana GOP Senator Daines Drops Reelection Bid
Surprise move clears path for Trump-backed U.S. Attorney Alme to run for Senate seat
Mar. 5, 2026
Shooting between bondsmen, suspect leaves 1 dead in Missoula
Police confirm one person died following an incident at Reserve Street and Mullan Road.
Mar. 5, 2026
MT01 Democratic Primary Debate Scheduled for March 10
Mullen Newspapers to host candidates Matt Rains, Sam Forstag, Russell Cleveland, and Ryan Busse
Mar. 4, 2026
Seth Bodnar Announces Independent Bid Against Senator Steve Daines
Outgoing University of Montana president challenges incumbent in evolving political landscape
Mar. 4, 2026
Former Montana university leader launches independent campaign against GOP Sen. Daines
Seth Bodnar, ex-president of University of Montana, is challenging Republican incumbent Steve Daines in November election
Mar. 3, 2026
Ryan Zinke Announces He Won't Seek Re-Election in Montana
Montana's 1st District Representative cites health issues as reason for stepping aside in 2026 midterms.
Mar. 2, 2026
Former Trump Cabinet Secretary Ryan Zinke Won't Seek Reelection to Montana House Seat
Zinke cites health concerns as reason for not running again in 2026
Mar. 2, 2026
Former Trump Cabinet Secretary Ryan Zinke Won't Seek Reelection
Zinke cites health concerns in decision to not run for a fifth term in the U.S. House.
Mar. 2, 2026
Former Trump Cabinet Secretary Ryan Zinke Won't Seek Reelection to Montana U.S. House Seat
Zinke cites health concerns in decision not to run for a fifth term
Feb. 26, 2026
Several Locals File for Sanders County Elected Positions
Filing period opens for federal, state, and local candidates in Sanders County, Montana
Feb. 24, 2026
Congressman Downing Discusses Housing, Beef, and Immigration Ahead of Reelection Bid
With little opposition so far, the incumbent talks policy priorities as candidate filing opens in Montana.
Feb. 23, 2026
Candidates File for Upcoming Montana Elections
Races for U.S. House, state legislature, and Public Service Commission take shape ahead of June primary
Feb. 12, 2026
Maynard Nygaard Ran for Cut Bank City Council
Nygaard was on the ballot in the 2025 general election for the at-large seat on the Cut Bank City Council in Montana.
Feb. 11, 2026
Some District Elections Canceled in Missoula County Due to Lack of Applicants
Seeley Lake, Greenough/Potomac, and Swan Valley fire districts see elections canceled, while Seeley Lake Sewer District election will move forward.
