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KATE MCLAUGHLIN
Candidate for U.S. Senate
DEM
CHALLENGER
Biography
Kate McLaughlin is a Democratic candidate from Kalispell, Montana, running for U.S. Senate in the 2026 election. She grew up in a large Irish Catholic family and has a career spanning healthcare, restaurant management, and supporting women facing domestic violence. McLaughlin currently serves as treasurer for Soroptimist International of Whitefish, an organization focused on empowering women and girls.
Top Priorities
- Families first
- Empowering women and girls
- Democracy