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Preview: Primary Election 2026
Here is a preview of some of the races in the Montana primary election on Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Nine candidates in primary election for Montana's 1st Congressional District
The primary election for Montana's 1st Congressional District features nine candidates.
Montana will join a federal program to improve the state’s foster care system
Gov. Greg Gianforte says Montana will join a federal program aimed at improving outcomes in the state’s foster care system.
More than 200K people have already voted in Montana's primary election
Montana’s primary election day is Tuesday, but more than 200,000 voters in the state have already made their choices.
Montana Primary Election Results (June 2026)
Early unofficial results for the 2026 Montana Primary Election. A full list of results can be found on the Montana Secretary of State's website.
Survey looks at changing news consumption trends in Montana
It’s been clear for years that the way people consume news is changing. Now, a new survey is providing more details about how those changes are playing out in Montana.
FWP solicits public input on 'corner crossing'
The topic of corner crossing has been a hotly discussed issue in Big Sky Country in recent months. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is hoping to get more citizen input on the topic to find solutions.
Majority of state senators sign letter calling on Windy Boy to resign
Republican and Democratic leaders in the Montana Senate announced that 39 out of 50 senators, from both parties, have signed onto a letter calling on embattled Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy to resign.
Bodnar and Eisenhauer confident they'll qualify for ballot as independents
Tuesday was the deadline for independent candidates seeking to get on Montana’s November ballot to turn in petition signatures.
Montana Land Board changes procedure for state land swaps
Montana’s top statewide elected officials have approved a change in how the state considers proposals to trade parcels of public trust land.
More than $1 million spent by outside groups in Democratic U.S. Senate primary
A burst of advertising has impacted the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, focusing attention on two of the five candidates – and neither one is happy about it.
Montana election officials getting word out about same-day registration updates
Going into the 2026 election cycle, county officials across Montana already knew there would be a number of election law changes they’d need to explain to their voters. -
Gootkin confirmed as U.S. Marshal for Montana
Former Montana Department of Corrections Director and Gallatin County Sheriff Brian Gootkin has been confirmed as U.S. Marshal for the District of Montana.
Montana will exclude certain sugary foods from SNAP benefits
The state of Montana has gotten approval from the federal government to stop people receiving SNAP food benefits from using that money to buy soda or high-sugar processed foods.
Healthcare advocates concerned about impacts of Medicaid work requirements
Montana is about a month and a half away from implementing new requirements for people receiving Medicaid coverage.
Butte rally calls for support of Montana Plan initiative
A large crowd of enthusiastic Montana supporters greeted the former Democratic presidential candidate
Lawsuit aims to 'cement legality' of corner-crossing in Montana
A group of conservation advocacy organizations are suing the State of Montana to “cement the legality of corner crossing” in Montana.
Three independent candidates hope to provide alternative in Montana elections
For the first time in recent memory, there’s an independent candidate trying to qualify for the ballot in each of Montana’s congressional races this year.
Primary 2026: Incumbent, two challengers in Republican race for PSC District 5
There are two seats up for election this year on the Montana Public Service Commission, the state’s main utility regulatory body. Of those, only one race features an incumbent seeking reelection.
FWP updates lawmakers on the Enforcement Division
On Wednesday, lawmakers heard from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks about changes with wardens and the status of the enforcement division.
