Welcome to the portal for Ballotpedia's coverage of Montana politics! Ballotpedia's encyclopedic coverage of Montana politics includes information on the local, state and federal levels, as well as state policies.

Montana, also known as "The Treasure State" and "Big Sky Country," is bordered byNorth Dakota,South Dakota,Wyoming,Idaho and Canada. It was the 41st state to be admitted to the Union. AlthoughHelena is the state’s capital,Billings is the largest city in Montana. Montana is a large tourist hub for attractions like Glacier National Park, Yellowstone National Park and the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument.

Montana has two members of theU.S. Senate, two members of theU.S. House of Representatives, 50 members of theState Senate and 100 members of theHouse of Representatives.

State Leadership

Governor

Greg Gianforte

Capital:

Helena

Motto:

Oro y plata

Translation:

Gold and silver

Population:

1,085,407

Land Area of State:

145,549 square miles

Admitted to U.S.:

1889

Montana Elections

Montana 2026 elections: U.S. Senate • U.S. House • State executive offices • State Senate • State House • Supreme court • Candidate ballot access

Montana elections, 2027
Past elections:2025 •2024 •2023 •2022 •2021 •2020 •2019 •2018 •2017 •2016 •2015 •2014

Voting in Montana

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Federal politics

Montana state politics

Local politics in Montana

Cities and counties in Montana

Ballotpedia provides comprehensive election coverage in the100 largest U.S. cities by population and also covers mayoral, city council, and district attorney elections in every state capital. Additionally, Ballotpedia covers school board elections in the200 largest U.S. school districts by enrollment.HelenaHowever, Ballotpedia is providing expanded, comprehensive local election coverage in Montana in 2026.Click here to find your county.