Montana GOP Party Platform

The Montana Republican Party’s platform outlines our positions on major issues facing the state of Montana and is meant to communicate Party positions; to instruct local, state, and federal GOP officeholders; and to serve as a basis for crafting strategies for both legislative and civic action.

Original 1889 Montana Constitution

Montana GOP Press Releases

Montana Republican Party Stands Behind Competitive Primaries, Deep Candidate Bench

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 5th, 2026

HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Republican Party (MTGOP) stands behind its deep bench of qualified candidates seeking to represent Montanans and supports a competitive primary process to let voters pick their preferred candidates.

The MTGOP thanks Representative Ryan Zinke and Senator Steve Daines for their years of public service and wishes them well in their future endeavors.

At this time, the MTGOP will not be endorsing any candidate for federal office, instead leaving that decision to Montana voters. The party hopes every candidate will make their case to the public, contrasting their Republican policies and principles with those of Democrats – as well as phony “Independents.”

The number of primaries for state legislative seats also shows the high level of interest in serving Montanans and passing Republican policy through our state lawmaking process. The MTGOP is glad to see so many Republicans being called to public service.

“Montana voters know that beyond the primaries, there is a clear choice between Republican and Democratic governance; one path leads to lower taxes, less crime, and stronger families, and the other leads to higher taxes, more crime, and social decay,” MTGOP Chairman Art Wittich said.

MTGOP Brings on Andrew Pierce as New Executive Director

The MTGOP is working tirelessly to deliver a Bright Red Future on the state and federal levels alike, and it looks forward to helping the candidates selected by Montanans win in November.

Aug 29, 2025

HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Republican Party (MTGOP) will bring on Andrew Pierce to serve as its new executive director starting next month.

Pierce, a Hillsdale College graduate with extensive political experience, will manage MTGOP’s operations as it enters the 2026 election cycle and prepares for the 2027 state legislative session.

“We’re thrilled to have Andrew directing our party at this critical time. Republicans have the support of more Montanans than ever, and we will harness that momentum to keep the victories coming,” MTGOP Chairman Art Wittich said.

Pierce will begin serving in the role on September 8, 2025.

“I’m deeply honored to have been chosen by Chairman Wittich and the Executive Board to serve the Republican Party of the best state in the Union. I look forward to working with Republican officials and members to build on MTGOP’s success,” Pierce said.

Under the leadership of Chairman Wittich and Executive Director Pierce, MTGOP aims to deliver the conservative agenda mandated by voters and make Montana an even brighter red state.

“At their best, political parties serve both as local civic associations that amplify their communities’ concerns and as a statewide, unifying force that ensures voters get the policies they voted for. Parties act as the civic glue connecting citizens to their elected officials, empowering ordinary people to participate in self-government without needing to hold office, ” Pierce said.

“Parties also reinforce a vital safeguard: accountability. If elected officials disregard the principles or platform mandated by voters, both the party and voters have means to hold them accountable,” Pierce added.

MTGOP encourages all Montanans who seek responsible, conservative leadership in our state and local governments to reach out and get involved.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 6, 2024
Contact: madison@mtgop.org

BOZEMAN, Mont. – Montana Republican Party Chairman Don “K” Kaltschmidt issued the following statement after sweeping Republican victories:

“The people of Montana have spoken loud and clear—the Treasure State is now bright red! In a stunning show of support, the GOP emerged victorious in all major races. Voters recognized that the future of our great nation was on the line and rallied behind Republican candidates up and down the ballot.

We proudly retired career politician, two-faced Jon Tester, and ushered in a new era with American Warrior Tim Sheehy, elected as Montana’s next U.S. Senator. Tim will be a fierce advocate for every Montanan, embodying the conservative values that Big Sky Country needs in Washington, D.C.

We couldn’t be prouder of our dedicated Republican candidates who worked tirelessly during this election cycle. At every level—local, state, and federal—our Republican elected officials will continue to fight for Montanans and defend our way of life. Together, we will make America great again!”

2024 Republican National Convention

The Lincoln County Republican Central Committee is a group of citizens who are elected from the 15 precincts in our county. We help promote the principals of the Republican Central Party and the interests of Republicans in Lincoln County. We recruit, support, and help elect strong Republicans to office in Lincoln County and work to support Republicans who are running for State and National offices, as well. We help give a voice to the citizens of Lincoln County at the local, state, and national level.