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Gallatin County, Montana

Montana Senate District 34

2 candidates are tracked for Montana Senate District 34 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Carl Anderson and Caleb Hinkle. Candidate information follows official Gallatin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Carl Anderson (Democratic), Caleb Hinkle (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montana Senate District 34. 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.

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Carl Anderson

Democratic

Biography

Carl was born in Forsyth and has lived in Gallatin County for more than 13 years, per a Montana Free Press candidate questionnaire he completed for a prior legislative campaign. He runs a leadership development program for Montana State University students focused on civic engagement in public policy, per the questionnaire. No campaign website or questionnaire response for the 2026 race was found as of September 17, 2026.

Caleb Hinkle

Republican

Biography

Caleb is a third-session Montana lawmaker from Belgrade who has represented House District 68, per Montana Free Press. He serves on the House Judiciary and House Transportation committees and vice-chairs House Fish, Wildlife and Parks, per Montana Free Press. 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 34 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Montana Senate District 34 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Carl Anderson and Caleb Hinkle. Candidate information follows official Gallatin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Montana Senate District 34 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
Carl Anderson, full profileCaleb Hinkle, full profileOfficial Montana election office