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2026 Race · Montana

U.S. House (District 2)

4 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 2) in Montana is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 4 candidates are on record: Troy Downing (Republican), Brian Miller (Democratic), Patrick McCracken (Libertarian), and Michael Eisenhauer (Independent). The seat is currently held by Troy Downing (Republican), who has served since January 2025, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Brian Miller

Democratic

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Patrick McCracken

Libertarian

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Michael Eisenhauer

Independent

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Incumbent's record this term

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Troy Downing

Republican · Since January 2025

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Financial Services
  • Natural Resources

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.7250

    To reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000.

  • HR.8682

    Accelerating Forest Management Act

2026 Montana U.S. House (District 2) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 2) in Montana in 2026?

Troy Downing (Republican), Brian Miller (Democratic), Patrick McCracken (Libertarian), and Michael Eisenhauer (Independent). Troy Downing is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Montana U.S. House (District 2) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Montana and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Troy Downing, a Republican, currently represents Montana, serving since January 2025.

What committees does Troy Downing serve on?

Troy Downing serves on House Committee on Financial Services and House Committee on Natural Resources. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.