Montana Democratic Senate nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleTribal historic preservation officer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
LocationMontana
BackgroundTribal historic preservation officer
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Notable personal detailsMichael James Black Wolf is a Democrat who filed to run for U.S. Senate in Montana in the 2026 cycle. He is a preservation officer and community leader from the Fort Belknap Indian Community and is based in Hays, Montana. He has described himself publicly as a first-time candidate with no prior elected experience.
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Positions
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to affordable rural and Tribal healthcare through measures such as expanded telehealth, increased funding for rural hospitals and clinics, and protections for affordable prescription drug programs.
Immigration & Border
The candidate has publicly defended birthright citizenship and criticized proposals to end or narrow it. His campaign materials emphasize respect for Tribal sovereignty but do not provide detailed immigration-policy proposals on the campaign site.
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Climate & Energy
Supports protecting Montana’s land, water, and wildlife and promoting renewable energy while also endorsing responsible resource development and jobs tied to natural resources. Positions emphasize conservation and balanced policies that pair renewable energy promotion with continued resource use without specific aggressive emissions targets or calls to phase out fossil fuels.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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