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State Overview
Capital
Helena
Population
1,146,597
Electoral Votes
4
Governor
Greg Gianforte (Republican)
House Delegation
2 Republicans
State Leadership
Governor
Greg Gianforte
RepublicanU.S. Senators
- Jon Tester
- Steve Daines
House Delegation
2 Republicans
Congressional Districts: 2
State Legislature
Republicans control both the House and the Senate
Elections Snapshot
Next Major Election
November 2026 General
Electoral Votes
4
Congressional Districts
2
Local News from Montana
Crime & Safety
ICE Enforcement Surge Secures Bozeman Workplaces Amid Judicial Pushback
A major ICE enforcement surge in Bozeman and Gallatin County has detained 100 illegal aliens, but activist court rulings are now challenging the operations.
Bozeman · Aug 2, 2026
Local Government
Helena Montana Property Tax Hike Faces Strong Local Opposition
Helena residents packed the City Commission meeting to protest a proposed property tax increase, demanding that funds be prioritized for law enforcement and
Helena · Jul 20, 2026
Crime & Safety
Havre Authorities Bust Northern Border Drug Smuggling Operation Using Remote Railway
A joint federal and local investigation in Havre dismantled a drug smuggling operation that used the remote Hi-Line railway corridor to move fentanyl and methamphetamine from Canada into the United States, arresting seven suspects.
Havre · Jul 13, 2026
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