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Troy Downing cheated Montana hunters, then called it a witch hunt #maga #montana #hunting
Troy Downing calls himself a lifelong outdoorsman who protects public lands.
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delegation is MAGA
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Troy Downing is attacking the program that keeps rural Montana ERs open #maga #montana #healthcare
Troy Downing is attacking 340B, the program that lets rural clinics buy discounted medications so they can keep their doors open and treat patients who have nowhere else to go.
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Troy Downing's trade war is wrecking Montana agriculture #maga #montana #agriculture
Troy Downing and Donald Trump are waging a reckless trade war that is hammering Montana's agricultural economy.
Vote Early in Montana
Early In-Person Voting
Oct. 5 – Nov. 2
- Apply in person by noon on Nov. 2.
Mail Voting
Due Nov. 3
- Any voter can vote by mail.
- Ballots start going out by Oct. 9.
- Your ballot must arrive by Election Day, not just be mailed by then.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Dates checked against Montana’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list. Days, hours and locations are set locally — check with your local election office, and confirm your registration at vote.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Montana vote in the 2024 presidential election?
Trump won Montana with 58.4% of the vote to 38.5%, a margin of 19.9 points, with 68.4% of eligible voters turning out. (Full 2024 presidential results, state by state.)
How many of Montana's members of Congress are Republican?
4 of 4 — 100%. In the U.S. House, Montana has 2 Republicans and 0 Democrats; in the Senate, 2 Republicans and 0 Democrats. (Source: Current members of Congress from Montana, on Wikipedia.)
Where does Montana rank among the 50 states?
Montana ranks #28 of 50. That is the average of its rank on the 17 measures in the report card above — violent crime, gun deaths, life expectancy, food insecurity, maternal and infant mortality, household income, public education, voter turnout and more. #1 is the best state to live in, #50 the worst.
You can compare Montana directly to other states on our Compare States page.
Which Montana politicians have report cards here?
We grade Republican incumbents running in 2026 — U.S. Senators, U.S. Representatives and governors — on their record: how they voted, who funds them, and what it has cost Montana. Democrats and independents do not get report cards.
When is the next election?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — 39 days away. Check your registration and polling place at vote.org.
When does early voting start in Montana?
Early in-person voting for the Nov. 3 election runs Oct. 5 – Nov. 2. Apply in person by noon on Nov. 2. Details on Montana's official election site. (Checked against Montana’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list.)
Can I vote by mail in Montana?
Any voter can vote by mail. Ballots start going out by Oct. 9. Your ballot must arrive by Election Day, not just be mailed by then. Details on Montana's official election site. (Checked against Montana’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list.)