Montana
Electoral Votes: 4
Population: 1,144,694
2024 Turnout: 68.2%
2020 Turnout: 72.8%
Cook PVI: R+10
Senate Rating: Solid R
Federal Government:
Senate
| Steve Daines* (R) | Tim Sheehy (R) |
House
| Ryan Zinke* (R) | Montana’s 1st |
| Troy Downing* (R) | Montana’s 2nd |
(* indicates seat up election in 2026)
State Government:
| Governor | Greg Gianforte (R) |
| Chamber | Majority | Minority |
| State Senate | 32R* | 18D* |
| State House | 58R* | 42D* |
(* indicates seat up for election in 2026)
A Short Overview
Montana has shifted more Republican in recent years, though it maintains a strong independent streak and history of electing Democrats statewide in the past decade (We miss you Jon Tester). Republicans currently hold most major offices, but Democrats can still compete, especially with moderate candidates. Economic concerns include natural resources, agriculture, and housing affordability in fast-growing areas. Montana’s elections remain more competitive than its recent Republican lean might suggest.