Nov 3, 2026 general election · U.S. Senate, U.S. House and 1 other statewide races
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General election: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026. Dates below are for that election, from official state election sources; rules can change, so confirm with the linked source.
Kurt Alme (R) vs. Alani Bankhead (D) + 2 other candidates. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.
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CompareTroy Downing (R) vs. Brian Miller (D) + 2 other candidates. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.
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3 certified statewide ballot measures on the November 3, 2026 Montana general election ballot. Plain-English summary (Vote Book, from the official Yes/No wording): If approved, a " yes " vote supports this initiative to amend the state constitution to provide that judicial elections remain nonpartisan. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording) A Yes vote means: A " yes " vote supports this initiative to amend the state constitution to provide that judicial elections remain nonpartisan. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) A No vote means: A " no " vote opposes this initiative, meaning the state constitution would not require nonpartisan judicial elections but they would still be authorized under state law. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Supporters say: Supporters argue voters should approve it so that the change takes effect: A " yes " vote supports this initiative to amend the state constitution to provide that judicial elections remain nonpartisan. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Opponents say: Opponents argue voters should reject it and keep current law: A " no " vote opposes this initiative, meaning the state constitution would not require nonpartisan judicial elections but they would still be authorized under state law. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Arguments: Vote Book summary of the official Yes/No wording. Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side. Plain-English summary (Vote Book, from the official Yes/No wording): If approved, a " yes " vote supports this initiative to amend the state's constitution to add the initiative and referendum power to the state's Declaration of Rights; require any government abridgment of the right to meet the judicial standard of strict scrutiny ; and provide that the initiative process is "… Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording) A Yes vote means: A " yes " vote supports this initiative to amend the state's constitution to add the initiative and referendum power to the state's Declaration of Rights; require any government abridgment of the right to meet the judicial standard of strict scrutiny ; and provide that the initiative process is " impartial, predictable, transparent, and expeditious." (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) A No vote means: A " no " vote opposes adding the initiative and referendum power to the state's Declaration of Rights in the state constitution and making additional constitutional changes to the existing initiative and referendum process. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Supporters say: Supporters, including SK Rossi, spokesperson for Montanans Decide, argue: “Montanans understand the value of the ballot initiative process itself, even if they don't understand necessarily the nitty-gritty.... I think that it's a nonpartisan issue.” Opponents say: Opponents, including State Rep. Braxton Mitchell (R-5), argue: “I think we’re opening the door to endless litigation and leaving it up to courts to decide where the line is.” Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side. Plain-English summary (Vote Book, from the official Yes/No wording): If approved, a " yes " vote supports this initiative to prohibit artificial persons , including nonprofits, trusts, partnerships, corporations, trade associations, or unincorporated associations, and all entities doing business in Montana, from contributing to campaigns, ballot measure elections, or political parties. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording) A Yes vote means: A " yes " vote supports this initiative to prohibit artificial persons , including nonprofits, trusts, partnerships, corporations, trade associations, or unincorporated associations, and all entities doing business in Montana, from contributing to campaigns, ballot measure elections, or political parties. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) A No vote means: A " no " vote opposes this initiative to prohibit artificial persons , including nonprofits, trusts, partnerships, corporations, trade associations, or unincorporated associations, and all entities doing business in Montana, from contributing to campaigns, ballot measure elections, or political parties. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Supporters say: Supporters, including Former Gov. Steve Bullock (D), argue: “The Montana Plan unties our hands by letting Montanans decide what corporations have the power to do in our state. This honors our history of fair play and returns the power back to the voters, where it belongs.” Opponents say: Opponents, including Montanans for Free Speech, argue: “I-194 would prohibit businesses, nonprofits, trade associations, cooperatives, and other organizations from participating in ballot initiative campaigns in Montana. Full stop.” Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side.CI-132 — Require Nonpartisan Judicial Elections Initiative
If approved, a " yes " vote supports this initiative to amend the state constitution to provide that judicial elections remain nonpartisan.Official ballot wording
CI-132 amends the Montana Constitution to require that judicial elections remain nonpartisan. [ ] YES on Constitutional Amendment CI-132 [ ] NO on Constitutional Amendment CI-132
CI-133 — Add Right to Initiative and Referendum Power to Declaration of Rights Amendment
If approved, a " yes " vote supports this initiative to amend the state's constitution to add the initiative and referendum power to the state's Declaration…Official ballot wording
The Montana constitution reserves to the people the powers of initiative and referendum. CI-133 amends the constitution to secure this fundamental right from interference by the government. Specifically, CI-133 requires impartial, predictable, open, and timely processes for ballot issues. Petitions and ballot statements must be approved within 90 days of the initial submission, and legal challenges to ballot qualification must be resolved before the deadline for finalizing ballots. CI-133 requires the state to allow ample time for signature gathering, prohibits disqualification of petitions because of minor or technical issues, allows voters to withdraw their signatures if they so choose, and prohibits the use of government resources to support or oppose a ballot measure. [ ] YES on Constitutional Amendment CI-133 [ ] NO on Constitutional Amendment CI-133
I-194 — Exclude Political Spending from Artificial Persons’ Charter Powers Initiative
If approved, a " yes " vote supports this initiative to prohibit artificial persons , including nonprofits, trusts, partnerships, corporations, trade associa…Official ballot wording
I-194, if passed, limits the powers of artificial persons to those powers necessary or convenient as provided by law. These powers must exclude contributing anything of value to candidate elections, supporting or opposing political parties, or supporting or opposing state or local ballot issues. Artificial persons include non-profits, trusts, partnerships, corporations, trade associations, or unincorporated associations and includes all such entities doing business in Montana. Any violation of I-194 is punished by forfeiting all privileges to do business in Montana. Those privileges may be, but are not automatically, restored upon disgorgement and certification of compliance with I-194. I-194 does not apply to the distribution of news, commentary, or editorial content. I-194 also does not apply to the state of Montana, political subdivisions, individuals, political committees, or public corporations. [ ]YES on Initiative I-194 [ ] NO on Initiative I-194
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