Montana Senate
Kurt Alme (R) vs. Kyle Austin (I) vs. Alani Bankhead (D) vs. Seth Bodnar (I) vs. Jami Dee Woodman (I). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a U.S. senator do?
Writes and votes on federal laws, approves or rejects the President's nominees for judges and cabinet posts, and approves treaties. 6-year term. Each state has two.
- Votes on the federal budget and taxes
- Confirms Supreme Court justices
- Serves on committees that shape bills
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Listed alphabetically by last name. Each box has the same sections in the same order. Donation and campaign links appear only after we confirm they belong to the candidate's own committee.
Kurt Alme
Who they are
In their words: “From Great Falls to the U.S. Attorney's office, he has spent his life serving Montana. Now it's your turn to vote for Kurt Alme for U.S. Senate.” campaign site
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WinRed page belongs to "Alme for Senate", checked against FEC records.
Kyle Austin
Who they are
In their words: “Support Kyle Austin for U.S. Senate. A fourth-generation Montanan advocating for small businesses, healthcare reform, and individual rights.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Agriculture
- 2nd Amendment Rights
- Healthcare 2.0
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Alani Bankhead
Who they are
In their words: “Retired Air Force Lt. Col. and federal special agent Alani Bankhead is running for U.S. Senate in Montana for affordability, accountability, and the vulnerable.” campaign site
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ActBlue page belongs to "Alani Bankhead", checked against FEC records.
Seth Bodnar
Who they are
In their words: “Seth Bodnar is running for U.S. Senate to be Montana's independent voice in Washington. A Green Beret, business leader, and former University of Montana president, Seth is fighting for real solutions outside the two-party system.” campaign site
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Jami Dee Woodman
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Where they stand, issue by issue
Quotes are taken from each campaign's own website (first sentences of the section, unedited). Topics are assigned by keyword; we do not summarize or score positions. "No public position found" means we did not find the topic on the campaign site, not that the candidate has no view.
Austin, as a pharmacist and pharmacy owner, understands the healthcare issues and corruption related to the healthcare industry. Austin has plans, when elected, to overhaul our healthcare system to improve access and quality to all United States citizens.source
Austin is a gun owner, and a hunter understands the importance of gun rights in America. Austin believes everyone American should un-restricted access to bear arms.source
Austin, who was born and raised on the Hi-line, grew up and currently owns his grandfather’s farm. Austin understands the stress, the challenges, and the problems our American farmers and ranchers face.source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Cost of living & jobs, Taxes & government spending, Social Security & Medicare, Immigration & the border, Crime & public safety, Abortion, Schools & education, Energy & environment, Foreign policy & defense, Veterans, Elections & government ethics, Housing, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
No incumbent is on the ballot (open seat). The race is rated solidly Republican. 6-year term. Each state has two.
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the Office of the Clerk, U.S. House: 2026 nominees from official state sources.
