2026 midterms · Montana · November 3

Montana’s 2nd District race 2026

Who’s running for U.S. House in Montana’s 2nd District on November 3, 2026: Brian Miller (D), Troy Downing (R, incumbent), Michael Eisenhauer (Independent) and Patrick McCracken (Libertarian). Now held by Troy Downing (R). Forecasters: Solid R (average of 4).

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Montana’s 2nd District race 2026 on November 3
RaceRatingDemocratsRepublicansOthers on the ballotNotes
Montana 2
Solid R
Average of 4; all agree
Each forecaster for Montana 2
  • Cook Political Report: Solid R (Jun 13, 2025)
  • Sabato's Crystal Ball: Solid R (Jun 13, 2025)
  • Inside Elections: Solid R (Jun 13, 2025)
  • Decision Desk HQ: Solid R (Jul 14, 2026)
Brian Miller
Troy Downing (inc.)
Michael Eisenhauer (Independent)
Patrick McCracken (Libertarian)

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Questions and answers

Who is running for U.S. House in Montana’s 2nd District in 2026?

On the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brian Miller (D), Troy Downing (R, incumbent), Michael Eisenhauer (Independent) and Patrick McCracken (Libertarian).

When is the 2026 election for U.S. House in Montana’s 2nd District?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Who is favored in the 2026 race for U.S. House in Montana’s 2nd District?

The nonpartisan forecasters we track rate it Solid R on average (4 forecasters; they all agree). These are their ratings, not our prediction.

How do I vote in Montana?

Check your registration on Montana’s election website and the registration deadlines on Vote.gov; both are linked on this page.

Where this comes from

Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.