Montana Campaign Finance Overview
Montana ranks 10th among all U.S. states and territories in total federal campaign fundraising for the 2024 election cycle. Federal candidates from Montana raised a combined $151.0M and spent $148.9M during this period. The state is home to 22 federal candidates who filed with the Federal Election Commission.
Individual donors from Montana ZIP codes contributed $50.6M across 326 ZIP codes tracked in FEC filings, making the state a significant source of political contributions nationwide.
Party Breakdown in Montana
| Party | Candidates | Total Raised | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 7 | $104.5M | 69.3% |
| Republicans | 15 | $46.4M | 30.7% |
Democratic candidates in Montana outraised their Republican counterparts by $58.1M, reflecting the state's fundraising dynamics in the 2024 cycle.
Office Breakdown: Senate vs House
| Office | Candidates | Total Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Senate | 5 | $128.2M |
| House | 17 | $22.7M |
Top 10 Fundraising Candidates in Montana
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Office | Total Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tester, R. Jon | DEM | Senate | $98.1M |
| 2 | Sheehy, Tim | REP | Senate | $30.0M |
| 3 | Zinke, Ryan K | REP | House | $10.1M |
| 4 | Tranel, Monica | DEM | House | $6.2M |
| 5 | Downing, Troy | REP | House | $2.9M |
| 6 | Rosendale, Matt Mr. | REP | House | $1.1M |
| 7 | Arntzen, Elsie | REP | House | $893K |
| 8 | Rehberg, Dennis R | REP | House | $631K |
| 9 | Zinn, Stacy | REP | House | $154K |
| 10 | Todd, Mary | REP | House | $123K |
Top Donor ZIP Codes in Montana
| ZIP Code | City | Total Donated |
|---|---|---|
| 59715 | Bozeman | $6.6M |
| 59602 | Helena | $3.4M |
| 59601 | Helena | $2.0M |
| 59801 | Missoula | $2.0M |
| 59718 | Bozeman | $2.0M |
| 59802 | Missoula | $1.9M |
| 59102 | Billings | $1.9M |
| 59937 | Whitefish | $1.9M |
| 59106 | Billings | $1.8M |
| 59807 | Missoula | $1.7M |
The wealthiest donor ZIP code in Montana is 59715 in Bozeman, where individual donors contributed $6.6M to federal campaigns.
Fundraising vs Spending
Across all federal candidates in Montana, total spending reached $148.9M against $151.0M raised, representing a 99% burn rate. Candidates in this state retained a portion of their fundraising for future use or reserves.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money was raised by federal candidates in Montana in 2024?
Federal candidates from Montana raised a combined $151.0M during the 2024 election cycle, ranking the state 10th out of all U.S. states and territories. This includes 7 Democratic and 15 Republican candidates who filed with the FEC.
Which candidate raised the most money in Montana?
The top fundraiser in Montana was Tester, R. Jon, who raised $98.1M running for Senate as a DEM candidate.
What ZIP code in Montana donates the most to political campaigns?
ZIP code 59715 in Bozeman, Montana is the top-donating ZIP code with $6.6M in individual contributions to federal campaigns.
Do Democrats or Republicans raise more money in Montana?
Democrats outraise Republicans in Montana, with Democratic candidates collecting $104.5M (69.3%) compared to $46.4M (30.7%) for Republicans.
Methodology
All data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings for the 2024 election cycle. Candidate totals reflect money raised and spent as reported in official FEC filings. Donor ZIP code totals are based on itemized individual contribution records where the donor's residence is in Montana. Party classifications reflect the candidate's FEC filing designation.