United States Senator
Candidate Filing
Candidate Information
Montana has a rich history of civic engagement and passionate leaders who have worked tirelessly to make our state a better place. By choosing to run for office, you are continuing this tradition and contributing to the future of our great state.
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2026 Candidate Information
- 2026 Election Calendar
- 2026 Candidate Calendar
- 2026 Offices, Qualifications, and Fees
- 2026 Term Limits
- 2026 Candidate Filings (Coming Soon)
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2024 Candidate Information
- 2024 Election Calendar
- 2024 Candidate Calendar
- 2024 Offices, Qualifications, and Fees
- 2024 Term Limits
- 2024 Candidate Filings
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2022 Candidate Information
- 2022 Election Calendar
- 2022 Candidate Calendar
- 2022 Offices, Qualifications, and Fees
- 2022 Term Limits
- 2022 Legislative Candidates
- 2022 Non-Legislative Candidates
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2020 Candidate Information
Offices on the Ballot
The specific offices on the ballot can vary depending on the election cycle and the level of government (local, state, or federal) for which the election is being held. In Montana, as in many other states in the United States, the following are common offices that may appear on the ballot during different election cycles:
United States Representative
- District(s): #1, #2
Supreme Court Justice
- District(s): #4
District Court Judge
- District(s): District 1, Dept. 3 – District 4, Dept. 5 – District 7, Dept. 2, – District 8 Dept. 4 – District 13, Dept. 4 & 5 – District 18, Dept. 2 – District 20, Dept. 1 & 2 Unexpired – District 21, Dept. 2.
Public Service Commissioner
- District(s): #1, #5
State Senator
- District(s): 1, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25, 28, 29, 31, 32, 34, 41, 42, 43, 48, 49, 50
State Representative
- District(s): 1-100
Information and Forms for Candidates
Legislature Districts
For detailed legislative district maps for elections held from 2014-2032, please follow the links below:
- For elections being held from 2024-2032, reference this Montana Legislative District map.
- For elections that were held from 2014-2022, reference this Montana Legislative District map.
Each candidate for office must affirm when they file their candidate filing form that they meet (or will meet within constitutional and statutory deadlines) the qualifications prescribed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S. and the State of Montana.
Political Party Affiliations
Interested in Running as a Candidate?
If you are interested in running as a candidate for one of Montana’s qualified political parties, or as a write-in candidate, independent or as a representative of a party that has not qualified for the ballot in Montana. Use the resources below.
Need more info please contact the Secretary of State’s office at 406-444-9608 for more information, or contact use the contact us link below.
Campaign Finance
Commissioner of Political Practices
The Elections and Voter Services Division is not responsible for campaign or lobbying issues. A separate agency, the Commissioner of Political Practices, has jurisdiction over campaign finance and campaign issues. The commissioner also monitors and enforces laws relating to lobbying disclosure and ethical standards of conduct for legislators, public officers, and state employees.