Question 1

Who should I vote for in Montana in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Vote for the candidate with the strongest record. This page scores 3 Montana races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and statewide office on the Ballot Standard, 15 qualities of character, qualifications and performance from public records and established reporting, and names the candidate who scores highest in each. Evidence checked October 5, 2026.

Question 2

Who should I vote for in Montana Senate?

Accepted Answer

Kurt Alme has the strongest record in the Montana U.S. Senate race. Kurt Alme and Seth Bodnar each score 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 5, 2026; Kurt Alme ranks first on the tiebreaker, the character score (58 to 50). Kyle Austin scores 59 and Alani Bankhead scores 57. Kurt Alme's highest marks are temperament and judgment and relevant experience. Seth Bodnar's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 3

Who should I vote for in MT-01?

Accepted Answer

Aaron Flint has the strongest record in Montana's 1st Congressional District. Aaron Flint scores 60 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Sam Forstag at 55, as of October 5, 2026. Aaron Flint's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Sam Forstag's highest marks are command of the job and communication. Nick Sheedy (3 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 4

Who should I vote for in MT-02?

Accepted Answer

Troy Downing has the strongest record in Montana's 2nd Congressional District. Troy Downing scores 58 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Michael Eisenhauer at 56 and Brian Miller at 56, as of October 5, 2026. Troy Downing's highest marks are relevant experience and showing up. Michael Eisenhauer's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Patrick McCracken (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Who should I vote for in Montana?

U.S. Senate, Montana

U.S. House, Montana 1st Congressional District

U.S. House, Montana 2nd Congressional District