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2 candidates are tracked for Montana Senate District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steve Gunderson and Jonathan Russell Jameson. Candidate information follows official Flathead County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Steve Gunderson (Republican), Jonathan Russell Jameson (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montana Senate District 1. The state's list marks no incumbent for this seat. Party nominees were chosen at the June 2, 2026 primary, per the Montana Secretary of State's 2026 candidate list.
Steve is a past elected official based in Libby, per the campaign site. He focuses on Lincoln and Flathead counties in Senate District 1, per the campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Supports the return of natural-resource extractive industry jobs to the district
- Supports forest-health legislation such as the Fix Our Forests Act
- Wants investment in roads, water systems and trails
- Emphasizes transparency, accountability and integrity in office
Source: candidate campaign site.
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Jonathan Russell Jameson is the Democratic nominee for Montana Senate District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Montana Secretary of State's 2026 candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.
Questions about this race
Who is running for Montana Senate District 1 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Montana Senate District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steve Gunderson and Jonathan Russell Jameson. Candidate information follows official Flathead County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Montana Senate District 1 election in Montana?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Montana are on the Montana election hub at theballotbrief.com.
How do I see my exact Flathead County ballot?
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