Primary
Democratic Primary
Held June 2, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alani Bankhead ✓ | 48,772 | 54.2% | |
| Reilly Neill | 36,880 | 41.0% | |
| Michael Hummert | 4,305 | 4.8% |
Republican Primary
Held June 2, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Alme ✓ | 128,716 | 84.4% | |
| Lee Calhoun | 23,872 | 15.6% |
Libertarian Primary
Held June 2, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Austin ✓ | 1,819 | 53.2% | |
| Tom Jandron | 1,592 | 46.8% |
Full calendar and every race: Montana primary guide
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General Election Polling Trend
Each point is a poll. The published PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of the most recent week of polls whose fieldwork ended in the last 30 days.
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General Election Polling Average
Average is the unweighted mean of the most recent week of polls whose fieldwork ended in the last 30 days; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more — subscribe for the full history. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Pulse Research | 2026-09-24 | Alani Ines Bankhead 19.00% | Kurt Alme 45.00% | ||
| Quantus Insights (R) partisan·R | 2026-09-15 | 625 LV | ±4.30 | Alani Bankhead 23.00% | Kurt Alme 44.00% |
| Rutgers University Eagleton Institute of Politics | 2026-09-07 | 845 RV | ±4.20 | Alani Bankhead 16.00% | Kurt Alme 38.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Montana Senate race?
Kurt Alme leads Alani Ines Bankhead 45% to 19% in the PollingSource polling average — a R+26.0 margin based on 1 poll from the most recent week of polls ending in the last 30 days.
Is the 2026 Montana Senate race competitive?
No — the PollingSource polling average rates it Safe R for Republicans.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 Montana Senate race say?
The most recent public poll, from American Pulse Research (completed September 24, 2026), found Alani Ines Bankhead (D) at 19% and Kurt Alme (R) at 45%.
When is the 2026 Montana Senate race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of the most recent week of scientific public polls whose fieldwork ended in the last 30 days. One poll in that week is the average. We do not exclude pollsters. The table lists the polls from that window. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
OPEN SEAT: Daines withdrew before the primary; Kurt Alme won the Republican nomination. Two-term incumbent
Independent Expenditures Updated 1 hour ago
Top Spenders
- INDEPENDENT PAC $5,685,200
- MORE JOBS, LESS GOVERNMENT Mixed $3,918,533
- MONTANA FREEDOM PAC Dem-aligned $3,778,402
- PROGRESSIVE VET PAC Dem-aligned $2,903,616
- AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY ACTION, INC. (AFP ACTION) DBA CVA ACTION AND DBA LIBRE ACTION GOP-aligned $2,126,904
- HIGH PLAINS PAC GOP-aligned $515,000
- AMERICAN MISSION GOP-aligned $496,826
- AB PAC $79,124
- MONTANANS FOR PUBLIC LANDS $57,217
- WILD MONTANA ACTION FUND Mixed $44,622
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