Seth Bodnar (I)
- Raised
- $4.9M
- Spent
- $4.3M
- Cash on hand
- $581K
Campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026.
Outside spending, general election
Primary and other: $130K for, $96K against.
Montana Senate
Through Oct. 30, 2026, outside groups have reported $22,224,104 in independent spending in this race: $16,724,835 for the general election and $5,499,269 in the primaries. The biggest spender in the general election so far is Independent PAC, at $7.1M.
On the November ballot: Seth Bodnar (I), Kurt Alme (R), Alani Bankhead (D) and Kyle Austin (L).
Sen. Steve Daines isn’t seeking reelection. Source (opens in a new tab).
- General election$16.7M
- Primaries$5.5M
- Late reports$14.0M
- Last 14 days$2.0M
New since the Oct. 31 update
No new outside spending reported.
Results · live from 6 p.m. ET on Nov. 3
On the ballot: Kurt Alme (R), Alani Bankhead (D), Seth Bodnar (I), Kyle Austin (L). Vote counts and the call will show here on election night, updated every minute.
Results and race calls from civicAPI (opens in a new tab), from state election offices. Outside money from FEC filings.
Money on each side · MT Senate general election
Seth Bodnar (I)
$11.7M 72%
$10.9M supporting Seth Bodnar and $816K attacking Kurt Alme
Kurt Alme (R)
$4.6M 28%
$2.7M supporting Kurt Alme and $1.9M attacking Seth Bodnar
A candidate’s total adds money spent supporting them to money spent attacking their opponent. Not counted here: $360K around other candidates on the ballot.
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On the November ballot · campaign money and outside spending around each
- Outside spending for
- Outside spending against
Kurt Alme (R)
- Raised
- $3.0M
- Spent
- $2.4M
- Cash on hand
- $603K
Campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026.
Outside spending, general election
Primary and other: $619K for, $213K against.
Alani Bankhead (D)
- Raised
- $191K
- Spent
- $168K
- Cash on hand
- $23K
Campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026.
Outside spending, general election
Primary and other: $3.2M for, $0 against.
Kyle Austin (L)
- Raised
- $262K
- Spent
- $260K
- Cash on hand
- $3K
Campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026.
Outside spending, general election
None reported yet.
November ballot as listed by this source (opens in a new tab) on Oct. 14, 2026. Party letters: D Democrat, R Republican, I independent, L Libertarian, G Green.
Not on the November ballot · lost a primary, withdrew or didn’t run, with the money spent around them
Reilly Neill (D)
- Raised
- $311K
- Spent
- $311K
- Cash on hand
- $313
Campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026.
Outside spending, all elections
Others who filed with the FEC: Steve Daines (R), raised $8,405,689; Michael James Blackwolf (D), raised $26,144; Michael Hummert (D), raised $12,330; Lee Calhoun (R), raised $8,325.
Every outside spender · 16 groups, general-election money first
| Spender | Spent on | General | Primary | Total | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent PACHybrid PAC · $7.1M in late reports | FOR Seth Bodnar (I) | $7.1M | – | $7.1M | Oct. 22, 2026 |
| Montana Freedom PACSuper PAC · $4.8M in late reports | FOR Seth Bodnar (I)AGAINST Kurt Alme (R)AGAINST Alani Bankhead (D) | $4.8M | $337K | $5.1M | Oct. 29, 2026 |
| More Jobs, Less GovernmentHybrid PAC · $1.1M in late reports | AGAINST Seth Bodnar (I)AGAINST Reilly Neill (D)FOR Alani Bankhead (D)and 1 more | $2.0M | $2.0M | $4.0M | Oct. 28, 2026 |
| Americans for Prosperity ActionHybrid PAC | FOR Kurt Alme (R) | $1.8M | $333K | $2.1M | Aug. 19, 2026 |
| High Plains PACSuper PAC · $515K in late reports | FOR Kurt Alme (R) | $515K | – | $515K | Oct. 2, 2026 |
| American MissionSuper PAC · $210K in late reportsAI & data centers | FOR Kurt Alme (R) | $210K | $286K | $497K | Sept. 29, 2026 |
| AB PACHybrid PAC · $81K in late reports | FOR Seth Bodnar (I) | $81K | – | $81K | Oct. 5, 2026 |
| Montanans for Public LandsSuper PAC · $75K in late reports | FOR Seth Bodnar (I) | $75K | $6K | $81K | Oct. 15, 2026 |
| Wild Montana Action FundOutside spender (not a PAC) · $67K in late reports | FOR Seth Bodnar (I)AGAINST Alani Bankhead (D)AGAINST Kurt Alme (R) | $67K | – | $67K | Oct. 27, 2026 |
| Hunter Action FundSuper PAC · $61K in late reports | FOR Kurt Alme (R) | $61K | – | $61K | Oct. 7, 2026 |
| Moving Montana ForwardSuper PAC · $25K in late reports | FOR Seth Bodnar (I) | $25K | – | $25K | Oct. 19, 2026 |
| Leadership in ActionHybrid PAC | AGAINST Seth Bodnar (I) | $10K | – | $10K | March 6, 2026 |
| Seal PAC USASuper PAC · $10K in late reports | FOR Kurt Alme (R) | $10K | – | $10K | Oct. 9, 2026 |
| NRA Victory FundSuper PAC · $5K in late reports | FOR Kurt Alme (R) | $5K | – | $5K | Sept. 6, 2026 |
| Field Team 6Super PAC | FOR Alani Bankhead (D) | $1K | – | $1K | Sept. 30, 2026 |
| Progressive Vet PACSuper PAC | FOR Alani Bankhead (D)AGAINST Reilly Neill (D)FOR Reilly Neill (D) | – | $2.5M | $2.5M | June 3, 2026 |
Latest filings · newest 30
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| Date | Spender | For or against | Election | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Montana Freedom PACTexting campaign | FOR Seth Bodnar (I) | General | $3,216 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Montana Freedom PACTexting campaign | FOR Seth Bodnar (I) | General | $3,137 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | More Jobs, Less GovernmentDirect mail: printing and postage | FOR Kurt Alme (R) | General | $39,140 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | Montana Freedom PACTv ad buy | FOR Seth Bodnar (I) | General | $350,000 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | Wild Montana Action FundStaff salary, taxes, and benefits - estimate | FOR Seth Bodnar (I) | General | $16,000 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | Montana Freedom PACTexting campaign | AGAINST Alani Bankhead (D) | General | $3,186 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 22, 2026Late | Independent PACNon contribution acct: media placement / media production | FOR Seth Bodnar (I) | General | $500,000 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 22, 2026Late | Independent PACNon contribution acct: door-to-door gotv / printing / postage | FOR Seth Bodnar (I) | General | $100,000 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 22, 2026Late | More Jobs, Less GovernmentPlaced media: connected tv | AGAINST Seth Bodnar (I) | General | $35,300 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 22, 2026Late | More Jobs, Less GovernmentPlaced media: connected tv | FOR Kurt Alme (R) | General | $35,300 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 22, 2026Late | More Jobs, Less GovernmentDirect mail: printing and postage | FOR Kurt Alme (R) | General | $22,302 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 22, 2026Late | More Jobs, Less GovernmentProduction cost: connected tv ad | FOR Kurt Alme (R) | General | $12,500 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 20, 2026Late | Montana Freedom PACTexting campaign | FOR Seth Bodnar (I) | General | $2,128 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 20, 2026Late | Wild Montana Action FundDigital voter guide ads - estimate | FOR Seth Bodnar (I) | General | $1,000 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 20, 2026Late | Wild Montana Action FundDigital voter guide ads - estimate | AGAINST Kurt Alme (R) | General | $1,000 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 20, 2026Late | Wild Montana Action FundDigital voter guide ads - estimate | AGAINST Alani Bankhead (D) | General | $1,000 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 20, 2026Late | Wild Montana Action FundDigital voter guide ads - estimate | FOR Seth Bodnar (I) | General | $50 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 20, 2026Late | Wild Montana Action FundDigital voter guide ads - estimate | AGAINST Kurt Alme (R) | General | $50 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 20, 2026Late | Wild Montana Action FundDigital voter guide ads - estimate | AGAINST Alani Bankhead (D) | General | $50 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 19, 2026Late | Montana Freedom PACTv ad buy | FOR Seth Bodnar (I) | General | $842,130 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 19, 2026Late | Montana Freedom PACTv ad buy | FOR Seth Bodnar (I) | General | $57,869 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 19, 2026Late | Moving Montana ForwardCanvassing - estimate | FOR Seth Bodnar (I) | General | $22,500 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 16, 2026Late | Moving Montana ForwardPrinting | FOR Seth Bodnar (I) | General | $2,191 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 15, 2026Late | Independent PACNon contribution acct: media placement / media production | FOR Seth Bodnar (I) | General | $300,000 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 15, 2026Late | Montanans for Public LandsStaff salary, taxes, benefits. and overhead - estimate | FOR Seth Bodnar (I) | General | $17,500 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 15, 2026Late | Montana Freedom PACTexting campaign | FOR Seth Bodnar (I) | General | $3,180 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 15, 2026Late | Wild Montana Action FundDigital voter guide ads - estimate | FOR Seth Bodnar (I) | General | $217 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 15, 2026Late | Wild Montana Action FundDigital voter guide ads - estimate | AGAINST Kurt Alme (R) | General | $217 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 15, 2026Late | Wild Montana Action FundDigital voter guide ads - estimate | AGAINST Alani Bankhead (D) | General | $217 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 15, 2026Late | Wild Montana Action FundDigital voter guide ads - estimate | FOR Seth Bodnar (I) | General | $24 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
About these numbers
- Outside spending is money groups spent on their own ads, mail and canvassing for or against a candidate. Groups can’t coordinate it with campaigns, and it isn’t counted in what campaigns raised or spent.
- Every group that reported independent spending to the FEC is listed, not only the groups on our issue pages. Groups tracked on an issue page carry a tag linking to it.
- Primary, special or general comes from the election the group listed on each expenditure. Seats with a special election this cycle show that money separately. The primary scorecard shows how each group’s primary money did.
- Late reports are 24- and 48-hour filings made since a group’s last regular report. Earlier ones are already counted on that report, so we don’t count them twice.
- Some nonprofits don’t have to name their donors, so this shows who spent the money, not always who gave it.
FEC data as of Oct. 30, 2026. Campaign figures cover the full 2026 cycle. Current senators: Sen. Steve Daines, Sen. Tim Sheehy. How this works.