Upcoming Events
Teton County Dems Beef and Barley Party
Meet your candidates... meet your neighbors...meet your friends. Burgers and Beer!
We also welcome Democrats from neighboring Pondera, Toole, and Glacier Counties, making this a fantastic occasion to network and engage with supporters and fellow candidates from the wider area.
When: Saturday May 2, 2026
Time: 5:00 Social, 6:00 Dinner
Where: Stage Stop Inn, Choteau
Pat & Carol Williams Dinner
The Missoula County Democrats warmly invite you to an evening of community, appreciation, and determination at the Pat & Carol Williams Dinner, our largest fundraising event of the biennium. This memorable evening celebrates not only our shared goals for the future of Montana, but also the remarkable public service and leadership of Pat and Carol Williams, two Montanans whose dedication to public life has shaped our state and inspired generations of civic engagement.
We are indebted to the Williams family for their decades of support for Montana Democrats and the broader Montana community. Please join us for an evening that honors a remarkable public-service legacy and recommits us all to the work ahead. Proceeds from the Williams Dinner go directly to supporting Democratic candidates across Montana as we prepare for the 2026 election.
Zoom: US Senate Democratic Candidate Primary Forum
Contact sanderscodems@gmail.com for the zoom link.
Schedule for speaking:
Reilly Neill 7-7:20 p.m.
Michael Hummert 7:20-7:40 p.m.
Alani Bankhead 7:40-8 p.m.
Michael Black Wolf 8-8:20 p.m.
Helena: HD81 Primary Forum
Meet your candidates for HD 81 - Erin Farris-Olsen and Dana Toole!
Lewis and Clark County Main Library, 6pm | Monday, April 27
Granite Co: Candidate Forum
Granite County Candidate Forum
May 5 | 6-7:30pm | 124 1st St, Drummond
Boulder: Candidate Forum
Join Jefferson County Democrats for a great evening! Social, dinner, and Democratic candidates!
May 6 | 5:15 social, 6:15 dinner, 7:00 speakers | Volunteer Hall, Jefferson County Fairgrounds
Suggested donation $25
Gallatin Dems Federal Primary Debate
Join Gallatin County Dems and meet your Democratic candidates!
May 7, 2026 | 7pm | Emerson Center Crawford Theater
Details to come!
Billings: Truman Dinner
Please join Yellowstone County Dems in celebrating democracy at their annual Truman Dinner, their biggest event of the year!
May 9 | Northern Hotel | 5:30 reception, 6:30 dinner
HD 51 Candidate Meet and Greet: Precious McKenzie
Meet Precious McKenzie,
candidate for HD 51!
May 16 | 9-11am | The Baked Escape, Billings
Flathead: Back to Blue Spring Cocktail Party
Back to Blue is about more than a color -- it's about returning to practical leadership and values that move our communities forward. As we look toward the 2026 midterm elections, we're bringing together neighbors, leaders, and supporters who believe in solutions that work: protecting our freedoms, strengthening our economy, investing in our schools, and ensuring opportunity for every Montanan. Join us for an evening of connection, purpose, and momentum as we work together to turn our shared values into real results.
Details:
Hilton Garden Inn, 1840 US 93 S, Kalispell, MT 59901
Registration and Social Hour: 4:00pm to 5:00pm -- Music by Halladay Quist
Program: 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Tickets are $50 per person. $30 for those 30 and under. Purchase tickets here
Mingle with amazing, like-minded people. Hear from speakers with fresh ideas. Meet Democratic candidates. Identify ways to get involved. This will be a fantastic event and we want to see you there!
2nd Annual Lee Metcalf Gala
Join Gallatin County Democrats for the 2nd Annual Lee Metcalf Gala!
September 19, 2026 | 6pm | Best Western Plus Grantree, Bozeman
Save the date! Details and ticket information to come.
Great Falls: Candidate Forum
Great Falls: Come meet your candidates!
April 28th | 6pm | Great Falls Rec Center
Ravalli Co: Burgers and Beer!
Join Ravalli County Democrats for Burgers and Beer!
Every other Tuesday, at Hamilton House in Victor!
Helena: SD41 Primary Forum
Meet your candidates for SD 41 - Erin Farris-Olsen and Dana Toole!
Lewis and Clark County Main Library, 6pm | Monday, April 27
4th Annual Tri-County Dems Banquet
Join Deer Lodge, Granite, and Powell Counties for their annual tri-county banquet. Hear from your Democratic Candidates, guest speakers, and more. $40/ticket available at montanadems.org.
The banquet starts at 6 p.m., but the Powell County Democrats are offering FREE and open to the public skills workshops including: Graphic design for Politics; Political data analysis and trend reactions; media skills training; The Basics of Organizing; On the Doors: Best Practices for Door Knocking on Behalf of Campaigns; and more to come!
St. Regis: MT-01 Candidate Forum
Join Mineral County Dems for their MT-01 Candidate Forum! All four Democratic candidates have been invited.
April 24 | 7-9pm | St. Regis Community Center
Lincoln Co: Candidate Forum
Join Lincoln County Democrats for an MT-01 candidate forum!
April 23 | 7-9pm | Ponderosa Room, Libby
Billings: MT-02 and Senate Candidate Forum
Meet your candidates!
Thursday, April 23, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cisel Recital Hall at Montana State University Billings
1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101
Fergus Co: Candidate Forum
Join Fergus County Democrats and Montana Farmers Union for a candidate forum!
Location: Brook’s Market, Lewistown
Time: 4pm
Helena: LC Dems Monthly Meeting
Join Lewis and Clark County Dems for their monthly meeting!
April 21 | 6:30 pm | Montana Medical Association (2021 11th Ave, Helena - enter from the back)
Havre: Congressional, Senate, Local Candidate Forum
Join Hill County Democrats for a candidate forum!
Candidates from MT-02, the statewide Senate seat, and local races will be present.
The forum starts at 4pm at the Hensler Auditorium on the MSUN campus in Havre.
Ravalli Co: Candidate Forum
Join Ravalli County Dems and Congressional candidates! Primaries start June 2.
2:00pm - Barn at Pine Hollow, Stevensville, MT
Sanders Co: Candidate Forum
All 4 Democratic Primary Candidates for US House District 1 (picture above: Russell Cleveland, Ryan Busse, Sam Forstag, and Matt Rains) will be there to talk about issues that matter to them most. Come hear directly from the candidates and get informed ahead of the Democratic primary.
6pm | Paradise Center, Paradise, MT
Lake County Congressional Forum
Join Lake County Democrats and candidates for MT-01 for a Congressional forum!
Salish Kootenai College / Pablo, MT / 7pm
Ravalli Co: Burgers and Beer!
Join Ravalli County Democrats for Burgers and Beer!
Every other Tuesday, at Hamilton House in Victor!
Helena: Congressional and Senate Forum
Join Lewis and Clark County Dems for a Congressional and Senate forum!
All candidates from MT-01, MT-02, and the statewide Senate race have been invited. Come meet your next representative!
Forum will be held at the Helena Avenue Theatre, doors open at noon.
Madison Co: MT-01 Candidate Forum
Hear directly from the candidates on rural Montana priorities!
5:30pm | Alder Community Center | 7 Upper Ruby Rd, Alder, MT 59710
Missoula: MT-01 Candidate Forum
SAVE THE DATE! Join the University of Montana College Democrats and the Missoula County Democrats for our Democratic Primary Congressional Forum on April 9th from 6:00–7:30 PM at the University Center Theater.
Come hear from the candidates, learn about the issues, and get informed ahead of the Democratic primary to determine who will face Ryan Zinke for Montana’s First Congressional Seat. Seating will be limited, so we encourage you to RSVP!
Carbon Co: Reilly Neill + Central Committee Meeting
Join Carbon County Democrats for their April Meeting! Join them at the One Legged Magpie at 5:30pm on April 8th.
Reilly Neill, candidate for U.S. Senate, will be present!
Cascade County Dems Breakfast
Join Cascade County Dems at the Great Falls Senior Center (1000 Central Ave.) for a chance to socialize and share information with local Democrats.
Please note the venue is CASH ONLY.
Missoula: Mission Match-up
Join Missoula County Democrats at Mission Matchup, taking place at the Missoula County Fairgrounds on March 31st from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.
Learn how you can get involved in Democratic politics, support your favorite candidates, and be a part of the blue wave coming in 2026!
Ravalli Co: Burgers and Beer!
Join Ravalli County Democrats for Burgers and Beer!
Every other Tuesday, at Hamilton House in Victor!
Burro's Luncheon: Reilly Neill
Join Butte Silver Bow Dems and US Senate candidate Reilly Neill for lunch!
$15 for lunch, attendance is free | Eastside Athletic Club, 3200 Dexter St, Butte
Glendive: Candidate Meet and Greet
Join Dawson County Democrats for lunch… and meet your candidates!
$10/person or free entry with purchase of a Dawson County Dems membership.
Custer County Dems Spring Dinner
Join Custer County Democrats for their spring dinner in Miles City!
Roberts Town Hall - Public Lands, Water Access
Hosted by Roberts Members Helping Members
Roberts School Library / Roberts, MT
Presentation and discussion by Alex Leone
Shillelagh Shindig
The party before the St. Paddy's Day Celebration hosted by the Butte-Silver Bow Democratic Central Committee in Montana, The Shillelagh Shindig, will be hosted on the 2nd floor of the Historic Carpenter's Union Hall.
This is a chance to meet candidates, catch some bagpiping, and celebrate with neighbors with food and drinks. The elevator is available making access better for our whole community! https://maps.app.goo.gl/ymKa9jLYVQpPYJim7
Missoula: St. Patty's Day Parade!
We love a parade! Walk with candidates running for office and the Missoula Democrats in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 14. The parade starts at Spruce and Higgins and goes to Grizzly Grocery (Beckwith and Higgins). Lineup begins at 11 a.m. and the parade starts at 12 p.m. Look for the tractor pulling some hay bales and walk along with us!
Email us at chair@missoulademocrats.org or allison@montanademocrats.org if you’d like more details.
Butte: Mullen Newspapers MT-01 Congressional Debate
The Democratic candidates for MT-01 will participate in a debate at Motherlode Theatre in Butte hosted by Mullen Newspapers.
The debate will be moderated by the editor of the Seeley Pathfinder and Leigh Larson.
Whitefish: MT-01 Candidate Forum
Whitefish, MT — March 9, 2026 — Voters in Montana House District 1 are invited to attend a public candidate roundtable discussion on Monday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center (Whitefish Middle School).
The event will feature HD1 candidates Ryan Busse, Russell Cleveland, Matt Rains, and Sam Forstag, who will discuss their platforms, share their vision for Montana’s future, and answer questions from the public.
Hosted by the Beer, Buds & The Big Sky Podcast, the roundtable is designed to give voters an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates in a conversational, non-debate format.
“This event is about giving the community access,” said host Ed Docter. “It’s not a debate — it’s a chance for voters to hear where candidates stand, ask questions, and engage in a meaningful discussion about Montana’s future.”
The event will be held in person and streamed live, ensuring broad access for community members across the region.
Event Details:
What: Montana HD1 Candidate Roundtable
When: Monday, March 9, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.
Where: Whitefish Performing Arts Center (Whitefish Middle School)
Who: Ryan Busse, Russell Cleveland, Matt Rains, Sam Forstag
Host: Beer, Buds & The Big Sky Podcast
Admission: Free and open to the public
For more information, media inquiries, or interview requests, please contact: Ed Docter, bbbpodcastmt@gmail.com
Jennifer Lynch for HD73 Fun-raiser
Join Rep. Jennifer Lynch at Shawn O'Donnell's American Grill and Irish Pub (125 N Main St, Butte, MT) for a fundraiser!