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Big Horn County, Montana

Montana Senate District 18

2 candidates are tracked for Montana Senate District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Greg Kmetz and Stan Taylor. Candidate information follows official Big Horn County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Greg Kmetz (Republican), Stan Taylor (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montana Senate District 18. The state's list marks no incumbent for this seat. Party nominees were chosen at the June 2, 2026 primary, per the Montana Secretary of State's 2026 candidate list.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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Greg Kmetz

Republican

Top priorities
  • Says he has worked to protect Second Amendment rights and will continue in the Senate
  • Opposes abortion
  • Supports stronger border security to address drug and crime concerns reaching Montana towns

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kmetz previously served in the Montana House of Representatives and is now running for the state Senate, per the campaign site.

Stan Taylor

Democratic

Biography

Stan Taylor is the Democratic nominee for Montana Senate District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Montana Secretary of State's 2026 candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 17, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Montana Senate District 18 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Montana Senate District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Greg Kmetz and Stan Taylor. Candidate information follows official Big Horn County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Montana Senate District 18 election in Montana?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Montana are on the Montana election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate profiles
Greg Kmetz, full profileStan Taylor, full profileOfficial Montana election office