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2026 candidates we're tracking in MT-2
Troy Downing
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Lower taxes and reduce government regulation to promote economic growth
- Pursue energy independence and national security
- Expand access to public lands and support agriculture and natural resource development
About Troy Downing
Downing is a combat veteran who served eight years in the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard's Combat Search and Rescue squadron, including two tours in Afghanistan, per the campaign site. He later worked as a research scientist and educator at NYU's Courant Institute, founded a technology startup and an insurance company, and held one of Montana's five elected statewide constitutional offices, serving as State Auditor, Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, and Land Board Commissioner, per the campaign site.
Brian J. Miller
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- End the War in Iran: no more endless wars
- Respect the U.S. Constitution
- Respect and support tribal sovereignty and independence
About Brian J. Miller
Miller is a civil trial attorney and partner at the Helena law firm Morrison, Sherwood, Wilson & Deola, where he has worked since 2010 and been a partner since 2014, per the campaign site. He graduated from the University of Montana Law School in 2007, clerked for three years at the Montana Supreme Court, and holds a philosophy degree from Emory University, per the campaign site.
Patrick McCracken
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- constitutional rights protections
- country-of-origin labeling for meat and agriculture
- cannabis banking access
About Patrick McCracken
Patrick McCracken is the Libertarian candidate for U.S. House in Montana's 2nd District, per his campaign site. His campaign site does not provide additional biographical or career details.
Michael D. Eisenhauer
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Address health care access and affordability
- Improve housing affordability
- Represent rural issues including family farms and public lands
About Michael D. Eisenhauer
Michael D. Eisenhauer is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montana's 2nd Congressional District as an independent, per the Montana Secretary of State's 2026 candidate list. Ballot status: Eisenhauer filed as an independent by petition; the Secretary of State's list showed the petition as pending when checked on September 17, 2026, and the Montana Free Press election guide lists the name among the general election candidates.
About this race
Montana's 2nd Congressional District elects one member of the U.S. House of Representatives to a two-year term. Every House seat in the country is on the ballot in 2026. The Montana primary is Tuesday, June 2, 2026, and the general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.