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Montana's 2nd Congressional District (MT-2)

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Troy Downing, a Republican, has represented the district since 2025.

The district includes all or part of 41 counties (1 in part).

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 552,014, a median household income of $71,501, and a median age of 40.6. Of residents 25 and older, 31.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Troy Downing, U.S. Representative for Montana's 2nd District
Troy Downing

U.S. Representative for Montana's 2nd District · Republican

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2026 election

Downing has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 4 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

4 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 MT-2 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for MT-2 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Troy Downing (incumbent)Republican$2,127,927$650,464Jun 30
Michael D. EisenhauerIndependent$296,253$140,122Jun 30
Brian James MillerDemocratic$19,174$3,166Jun 30
Sam LuxDemocratic$15,083$5,675Jun 30

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
552,014
Median household income
$71,501
Median age
40.6
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.4%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Montana senators

Neighboring districts

  • MT-1 · Ryan Zinke (R)
  • ND-AL · Julie Fedorchak (R)
  • SD-AL · Dusty Johnson (R)
  • WY-AL · Harriet Hageman (R)

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