Democratic Candidates for 2026 Elections
US Senate Alani Bankhead
US Senate Alani Bankhead
Alani Bankhead is a solutions-driven, community-grounded candidate committed to restoring trust, accountability, and common sense in Montana leadership. With a 21 year military career protecting the most vulnerable as a pedophile hunter, Alani also has the background to understand the cyber-security/surveillance regulations needed to protect American citizens. She has stood up to international criminal networks and won.
US MT 1 House Representative Sam Forstag
US Senate Alani Bankhead
At a time when workers across the country are standing up, organizing, and demanding a greater voice on the job and in our democracy, Forstag has been a steadfast champion for working people and the power of strong unions to fight back against corporate greed. His campaign has energized working people across Montana, and this primary win demonstrates a growing sentiment in the nation that public representation should reflect everyday people. Stance on Data Centers:
State House Representative District 72 Donavan Hawk
State House of Representatives District 74 Marc Lee
Hawk (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 72. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026.
House Ethics - Vice-chair
Joint Appropriations Section D — Judicial Branch, Law Enforcement, and Justice
State House of Representatives District 74 Marc Lee
State House of Representatives District 71 Scott DeMarois
State House of Representatives District 74 Marc Lee
Marc Lee (Democratic Party) is a member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 74. He assumed office on January 6, 2025. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Lee (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 74. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026.
Committees:
- Energy, Technology, and Federal Relations Committee
- House Local Government Committee
- House State Administration Committee
State House of Representatives District 73 Jennifer Lynch
State House of Representatives District 71 Scott DeMarois
State House of Representatives District 71 Scott DeMarois
Jennifer Lynch (Democratic Party) is a member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 73. She assumed office on January 2, 2023. Her current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Lynch (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 73. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026.
Committees:
State House of Representatives District 71 Scott DeMarois
State House of Representatives District 71 Scott DeMarois
State House of Representatives District 71 Scott DeMarois
Scott DeMarois (Democratic Party) is a member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 71. He assumed office on January 6, 2025. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.
DeMarois (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 71. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026.
Scott DeMarois was born in Anaconda, Montana.
Committees:
Where do Candidates come from?
The Blue Bench Project
The Blue Bench Project is a program of the Montana Democratic Party that is dedicated to electing Democrats and Progressives to local office, including Municipal and County-level positions. The aim of the Blue Bench Project is to build our party by growing at the grassroots level. We believe that Democrats and candidates from the Blue Bench program are better suited to make an impact in their hometowns. Local involvement is a great way for you to give back to your community while building a public profile for future runs at office. The Blue Bench Project is here to get you started and provide professional-level advice that normally does not happen in local and smaller campaigns.
Blue Bench is in the process of building a steering committee to be made up of the MDP Executive Director, Legislative Leaders, and Leaders from Rural Montana and Indian Country.
Services we offer include:- Recruitment
- Candidate Trainings on election basics, building a campaign team, volunteer recruitment, messaging, fundraising, budgeting, voter contact, and campaign compliance.
- Professional-level Campaign advice on everything from setting up your campaign, to creating a public image, and messaging.
- Coordination of bulk purchasing for walk cards, candidate mail services, and digital advertisement.
Blue Bench Messaging Memo:- We send out a weekly Messaging Memo to Democrats across the state who want to stay up-to-date with what’s happening in the Legislative Session, on the Campaign Trail, and more. The memo includes talking points, graphics to share, updates from the Legislative Session, and calls to action. Sign up to receive the memo HERE.
Who we are:The Blue Bench Project provides on-the-ground resources leading up to elections. The Blue Bench also works very closely with the other programs and staffers of the Montana Democratic Party.
To learn more call (406) 442-9520.
