Montana Election 2026: What Voters Should Know

Montana voters will choose candidates for federal, statewide, legislative, judicial, Public Service Commission, local, and other offices in the 2026 election cycle. Truth in Focus will follow races and ballot issues that affect eastern Montana, rural communities, tribal communities, education, health care, public lands, infrastructure, and household costs.

Official election information

The Montana Secretary of State maintains the official 2026 candidate filing information, candidate calendar, offices and qualifications, election calendar, write-in information, and statewide ballot-issue information. Montana’s 2026 General Election is November 3, 2026.

Official source: Montana Secretary of State – 2026 Candidate Filing

Official results: Montana Secretary of State – Election Results

How Truth in Focus will cover the election

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Published October 7, 2026. This article will be updated as official election information changes.