2026 Candidates - U.S. Senate, Montana
Learn about the Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate in Montana, their positions and priorities, how to contact them, and how to support them.
Information for candidates running to represent Ravalli County will be posted after the candidacies have officially declared and the campaigns have provided information for publication. We do not edit their statements.
We endeavor to provide equal treatment and visibility to all declared Democratic candidates. We encourage voters to look into their resumes, statements and positions so voters can make educated decisions when they vote.
Important Dates:
- Statewide Primary Elections will be held on June 2, 2026.
- General Election will be held on November 3, 2026.
For information about registering to vote or verifying your voter registration status, please visit Register to Vote.
Alani Bankhead, Candidate for U.S. Senate, Montana
Michael Black Wolf, Candidate for U.S. Senate, Montana
Introductory video from campaign website (YouTube - 3 min)
From the campaign:
"Michael Black Wolf is a preservation officer and community leader from the Fort Belknap Indian Community. He’s running to put Montana priorities back in Washington: good-paying jobs, better rural healthcare, and respect for Tribal sovereignty."
Learn more on the official campaign website: Mike Black Wolf for U.S. Senate | Putting Montana First
Michael Hummert, Candidate for U.S. Senate, Montana
From the campaign:
"REALIST: Whether we are talking about international or national politics, Democrat or Republican Parties or personal politics. The realist assumes nations, parties, and people will act in a manner that will promote their self-interest.
"Why is this important to you? It explains why most of our politicians act in such unpredictable ways. Simply put, we don't know their true motivation since they are inherently dishonest. Let me tell you where my self-interest lies. With the citizens of our country to provide a safe and predictable existence for our families. To create laws that will control our government, and provide opportunity for our future generations."
Learn more on the official campaign website: Michael Hummert for U.S. Senate | Endorsed By The People of Montana
Christopher Kehoe, Candidate for U.S. Senate, Montana
Introductory video from campaign website (Vimeo - 3 min)
From the campaign:
"87 days ago, I had zero interest in running for U.S. Senate. I was living my best life in beautiful Missoula, waiting for the Spring Term to begin at the University of Montana. But then I saw the footage of Renée Good being shot to death by ICE back in my hometown of Minneapolis, and my heart absolutely sank. The thing every Minnesotan I knew—Democrat and Republican—feared would happen, had just happened.
"And then, 18 days later, ICE murdered Alex Pretti: a fully-registered firearm owner. Responsibly carrying concealed. 100% compliant with every gun law imaginable. Rushing to render medical aid to an injured citizen. Executed on sight by federal agents occupying a state with no warrant or legal jurisdiction—agents whose salaries were funded by your tax dollars.
"Montana, something has to change in how we're governed and what we expect from government—and in the age of profit-incentivized journalism and AI-generated media, when truth is sometimes very hard to distinguish from pure fiction, it needs to have changed yesterday. I'm not a career politician, and I have no intention of becoming one. I'm an arts administrator with nearly two decades of experience working in the nonprofit sector. I know how to deliberate with wildly different stakeholders, and I know how to find consensus … even when it's shaky. I don't believe in mixing money with politics, which is why you won't find a "donate" button anywhere on this site.
"Your choice this election should be inspired, so let’s do a little better than “the lesser of two evils,” shall we? Join this fired up Minnesotan ex-pat, and let's check and balance the Executive Branch harder than an episode of Heated Rivalry."
Learn more on the official campaign website: Christopher Kehoe for Senate
Reilly Neill, Candidate for U.S. Senate, Montana
From the campaign:
"I’m a different kind of Democrat running a different kind of campaign. I’m committed to engaging with Montanans on the ground and listening to their concerns.
"Rent, groceries, cost of living are all sky-high in the least affordable state to live in the country. I’m tired of the status quo nationwide and in my own party.
"I’m focused on issues like supporting our agricultural economy, funding public education, and addressing cost of living and government overreach. My campaign is about restoring faith in leadership by showing up, engaging, and working for everyday Montanans."
Learn more on the official campaign website: Reilly Neill for Montana
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