Gallatin County Democrats

05/26/2026

Election reminder! There is just a week away from the Primary election in Montana on Tuesday, June 2nd.
Today, May 26th, is the last day to safely mail your ballot to the county elections office. After today, you will need to physically hand it at the local county elections office (311 W. Main St, Bozeman, MT) or in designated dropbox locations.

If you have concerns or questions about your ballot status or voter registration status, please verify online at MyVoterPageMT.com.

Primary ballots were mailed on Friday, May 8th. If you didn’t receive a ballot in the mail, you can verify your registration status and the status of your ballot online at MyVoterPageMT.com.

If you're not registered to vote, you will need to go to the county elections office to be eligible to vote. The last day for voter registration is Tuesday, June 2nd, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the Montanans and Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedoms.

Honoring service isn't just celebrating on a holiday weekend or at a parade. We will fight for the funding our military families actually deserve, so no one gets left behind.

05/13/2026

Statement from the Executive Committee of the Gallatin County Democratic Central Committee on Senator Windy Boy unsuspending his congressional campaign.

Voters in Gallatin County don’t have a choice at the ballot box in this race, but we stand with Montanans across the state in matters of public trust and morality. We are people first, Montanans second, and Democrats third, and know that everyone deserves accountability, thoughtfulness, and respect from leaders at all levels.

05/13/2026

Gallatin County! Do you have a plan to fill out and send back your ballot?

If you’re registered to vote by mail, your ballot is on its way or has already been dropped in your mailbox. Here’s everything you need to know to make sure your vote counts:

– Check your registration at https://sosmt.gov/elections/
– Watch for your mail ballot to arrive
- Your full name must be signed and your birth year must be filled on the outside envelope.
– Last day to mail ballots back in Tuesday, May 26 to make sure it arrives in time.
– Ballots dropped at the county elections offices must by 8 PM on Election Day, Tuesday, June 2.

Not registered by mail? You can register and vote in person at your County Election Office before Election Day, or vote at your assigned polling place on June 2 (polls open 7 AM–8 PM, photo ID required).

05/07/2026

TONIGHT: Gallatin County Democrats are hosting their MT-1 House and U.S. Senate Democratic Primary debates.

Former Montana Supreme Court Justice Mike Wheat will moderate the debate with the Democratic candidates for MT-1 House: Sam Forstag, Ryan Busse, Russell Cleveland, and Matt Rains; U.S. Senate: Reilly Neill, Alani Bankhead, Michael Black Wolf, Christopher Kehoe, and Michael Hummert.

Tune in to the livestream on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com//streams

📆 Thursday, May 7th
⏰ Doors open at 4:30 pm & debates start at 6:00 pm
📍 Crawford Theater, Emerson Center (111 S. Grand Avenue, Bozeman)

05/06/2026

Join us for the debate tomorrow night at the Emerson Theater in Bozeman! Live-streaming on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com//streams

Join Gallatin County Democrats for a night of debates! Can't make it in person? Stream live at https://www.youtube.com//streams!

05/06/2026

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05/03/2026

Can't make it to the primary debate in person? It will be live-streamed and recorded on YouTube for you to watch anytime, anywhere.

MT-1 House candidates debate:
https://www.youtube.com/live/rZQ4WSrUbg0?si=Ote_f7J6LKGS_GD1

US Senate candidates debate:
https://www.youtube.com/live/IvB1Raa5Zbw?si=jIsOAmnhW0Okgc7M

2026 Gallatin County Democrats MT-1 Congressional Debate

05/03/2026

05/02/2026

Join the Gallatin County Democrats in Bozeman at 4:30 pm, Thursday, May 7, at a Reception for debates between our Democratic Candidates for US Senate and US House of Representatives (Western District) and hear the candidates' visions for our state and their plan to flip these seats!

Beginning at 6 pm, both debates will be moderated by former Montana Supreme Court Justice Mike Wheat and journalist Maritsa Georgiou.

Be sure to join the Gallatin County Democrats for a social hour in the Emerson's Ballroom after the debates to connect with your community and get plugged into the work to elect real fighters for Montana.

Join the Gallatin County Democrats in Bozeman at 4:30 pm, Thursday, May 7 at a Reception for debates between our Democratic Candidates for US Senate and US House of Representatives (for the Western District) and hear the candidates' visions for our state and their plan to flip these seats! Beginning...