Upcoming Events
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.
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
Roberts Town Hall - Public Lands, Water Access
Hosted by Roberts Members Helping Members
Roberts School Library / Roberts, MT
Presentation and discussion by Alex Leone
Custer County Dems Spring Dinner
Join Custer County Democrats for their spring dinner in Miles City!
Glendive: Candidate Meet and Greet
Join Dawson County Democrats for a candidate meet and greet!
Please email Chair Al Heidt for the venue location.
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
Ravalli Co: Burgers and Beer!
Join Ravalli County Democrats for Burgers and Beer!
Every other Tuesday, at Hamilton House in Victor!
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!
Madison Co: MT-01 CANDIDATE Forum
Hear directly from the candidates on rural Montana priorities!
5:30 | Alder Community Center
Ravalli Co: Burgers and Beer!
Join Ravalli County Democrats for Burgers and Beer!
Every other Tuesday, at Hamilton House in Victor!
Lake County Congressional Forum
Join Lake County Democrats and candidates for MT-01 for a Congressional forum!
Salish Kootenai College / Pablo, MT / 7pm
Sanders Co: Candidate Forum
Join Sanders County Dems and Congressional candidates! Primaries start June 2.
5:30pm - Paradise Center, Paradise, MT
Ravalli Co: Candidate Forum
Join Ravalli County Dems and Congressional candidates! Primaries start June 2.
2:00pm - Barn at Pine Hollow, Stevensville, MT
Fergus Co: Candidate Forum
Join Fergus County Democrats for a candidate forum!
Location: Council on Aging, Lewistown
Time: 6-9pm
Dinner provided
Billings: MT-02 and Senate Candidate Forum
Meet your candidates!
Wednesday, April 23, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cisel Recital Hall at Montana State University Billings
1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101
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!
Ravalli Co: Burgers and Beer!
Join Ravalli County Democrats for Burgers and Beer!
Every other Tuesday, at Hamilton House in Victor!
Teton County Dems Beef and Barley Party
Meet your candidates... meet your neighbors...meet your friends. Burgers and Beer!
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.
Sponsorships can be purchased here. Tickets will go on sale soon and this post will be updated. Email dinner@missoulademocrats.org for more information.
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!
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.
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!
MT-02 Town Hall and Social
Join Congressional candidates Sam Lux and Brian Miller for a town hall!
Helena / Sidecar / 12:30pm
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.
Burro's Luncheon: Ryan Busse
Join Butte Silver Bow Dems and MT-01 House candidate Ryan Busse for lunch!
$15 for lunch, attendance is free | Eastside Athletic Club, 3200 Dexter St, Butte
Missoula: Doc and Talk
Join us for our first social of the year on Saturday, February 21st!
6:30 PM – Meet up at Union Club Bar & Grill for drinks and good conversation
8:00 PM – We’ll walk together to the Missoula Community Theater for the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival screening of Crime & Parody
The Missoula County Democrats are proud to sponsor this screening at Big Sky Documentary Film Festival. Come hang out, connect with fellow Dems, and enjoy a great film.
Billings: An Inconvenient Sequel
Yellowstone County Dems for a special screening of An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power, Al Gore’s powerful follow-up to the groundbreaking An Inconvenient Truth. The film takes a closer look at the urgent global climate crisis and the political and scientific battles surrounding it — and ends on a note of hope, showing how communities and leaders around the world are stepping up to fight for the planet’s future.
Following the screening, Dr. Elizabeth Nelson will lead an engaging discussion exploring the film’s key themes, including the science behind climate change, the real-world impacts we’re already seeing, and the steps individuals and communities can take to make a difference.
Game Night at Slainte's
Join Butte Silver Bow Dems for a game night! $10 for your game seat and a drink. See you there!
Missoula: Should we end the electoral college?
Join Missoula County Democrats and the League of Women Voters for a presentation on the electoral college, and what we might do about it. Stay after in-person for their monthly meeting!
RSVP and get streaming info at missoulademocrats.org.
Carbon County: Meet Brian Miller
This month's Carbon County Dems meeting will be held at One Legged Magpie on February 11th @ 5:30 pm. The meeting will be downstairs in their side room.
Our special guest is Brian Miller who is running for Montana's Congressional House District 2 in order to hold Troy Downing accountable for being complicit in furthering fascism in the U.S.
Miller is a Helena-based attorney and student of the Federalist Papers, and he believes that America has strayed from its ideals. He maintains that the Founders addressed the separation of powers and limitations of government, and their wisdom can be a guide to escape the current cycle of political gridlock. For more information www.miller4congress.com
MDLCC Celebration of Democratic Heroes
Join MDLCC (Montana Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee) for one of the biggest nights of the year!
We have big plans to make legislative gains in 2026, including running the largest Native Vote Program in MDLCC history. We hope you can join us for next year's Celebration of Democratic Heroes and help us keep the seats we won in 2024, and pick up even more in 2026!
Speakers and nomination process to come.
Buy your tickets or sponsor the event: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/cdh26
Butte Dems: Sam Forstag
Join BSB Dems for their monthly meeting, and stick around to meet MT-01 House candidate Sam Forstag!
Carpenter’s Union | 156 W Granite St, Butte
The Future is Now: Building Power Together - Flathead
Save the date! Please join the Flathead Democrats and the Flathead Democratic Women on Sunday, February 1st from 12-5pm for an energizing gathering and strategic conversation with Democratic officeholders, candidates, and local organizations. Together, we'll explore “The Future Is Now -- Building Power Together” and chart a path forward for Democrats in Flathead County. The event will take place at the beautiful Dog Creek Lodge in Olney, MT. Come early for some cross-country skiing or snowshoeing, or stay warm and socialize in the Lodge.
Key Information:
Theme: The Future is Now - Building Power Together
Discussion and Strategy Workshop: Begins at 2:00 PM and features key Democratic stakeholders, including Area Democrat groups (Whitefish, Bigfork, Columbia Falls, etc.), local organizations such as Flathead Democracy and Valley Neighbors, state party officials, local candidates, and more. (Final participant list forthcoming.)
Cost: $35 per person. FREE for those 30 and under. Trail passes available for an additional $15 (30% discount).
Food Included: Chili and/or vegetarian soup, plus a corn muffin and coffee or hot chocolate.
Cash Bar: Beer and wine available at the Lodge
Dessert: Offered at the Lodge
Event timing: Sunday, February 1st, 12pm - 5pm. Lunch served noon-1:30pm. Program begins in the Lodge at 2pm.
Location: Dog Creek Lodge, 8775 US-93 North, Olney, MT 59927
Anaconda Deer Lodge Baked Potato Bar
Join ADLC Dems for a fundraiser to support the Smelter City Senior Citizens’ Center!
Fundraiser will be at The Metcalf - 115 E Pennsylvania Ave, Anaconda, MT
$10/plate, all proceeds go to the senior center.
Can Montana end corporate dark money forever?
Join Missoula County Democrats for our first Guest Speaker Presentation of 2026 with Jeff Mangan, founder of Transparent Election Initiative from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at Goodworks Ventures. Stick around to hear from Congressional Candidate for MT-1, Russell Cleveland from 7:00 to 7:30, followed by our monthly central committee meeting.
Head to missoulademocrats.org for more details. Streaming available!
Chili + Cheers Pint Night - Billings
Sometimes, we just need a place to gather and be among friends. Yellowstone Dems are hosting a casual social at Thirsty Street, and you’re invited to come exactly as you are.
Whether you want to talk shop or just enjoy a night out, this is a space for you to relax and connect with fellow community members without any “to-do” list attached.
Food & Drink:
The Chili: We’re providing a full chili bar with all the toppings. Grab a bowl on us!
The Drinks: Thirsty Street will have their full menu of craft beers and beverages available for purchase.
The Potluck (Optional): We have the main course covered, but if you have a favorite side dish or dessert you’d like to share, feel free to bring it along.
This event is free to attend – Please RSVP so we know how much food to bring.
Our goal is simply to create a space for our community to spend time together. While we will have a jar for free-will contributions to support our future work, there is absolutely no obligation to give. Your presence and your conversation are what we value most.
Butte - Burros Speaker Group
Join Butte Democrats for a speaker series! Sarah Borduin will present on civic engagement opportunities regarding data center development in Montana.
The event will be at East Side Athletic Club (3200 Dexter St) in Butte at 12pm on December 18th.
Missoula Dems Holiday Party
We love a party! Join us for our annual Holiday Party and Potluck on Thursday, December 11th!
Come enjoy a meal alongside your neighboring Missoula County residents, meet your local elected officials, and learn about what the Missoula Dems are up to!
Bring an item of food to share and if you can’t, come anyway! Tell your friends and we’ll see you there!
Hill County Demsgiving
Join Hill County Dems for their Demsgiving Potluck!
November 23rd, 1pm
Chippewa Cree Help Lodge - Box Elder, MT
Bring a potluck dish and a white elephant prize!
Lincoln County Democrats November Meeting over Zoom
Visit Lincoln County Democrats to learn more and sign up for the zoom link.
Sanders County Community Engagement
Learn how to get involved with Sanders County Democrats! Keynote speakers will be present, food and beverages provided.
Event location: Paradise Center, Paradise, MT
Park County Dems Lasagna Dinner
Join Park County Democrats for their annual lasagna dinner! Get tickets here!
If you're anything like us, you feel like the country has lost its mind. Well, you're not alone. Come support your local democratic central committee, celebrate our community, and learn about what's in store for us next year and beyond.
This year's dinner will feature a short panel discussion with youth Democratic leaders in Montana, remarks from our legislators, and a keynote speech. While candidates for state and federal office are welcomed with open arms, this year we're not going to be doing stump speeches.
Grab a drink, enjoy some delicious food, and get ready for a brand new vision.
These ain't your granddaddy's Democrats.
1st Annual Lee Metcalf Gala
Join the Gallatin County Democrats for their 1st annual Metcalf Gala!
It will be at the Best Western Grantree in Bozeman.
Doors open at 4:30.
More info to come! Reach out to info@gallatindemocrats.com with questions.
Lincoln County Democrats October Meeting over Zoom
Visit Lincoln County Democrats to learn more and sign up for the zoom link.
Dawson County Dems End of Summer Picnic
Join Dawson County Dems for their end of summer picnic!
Join them at 1pm at the Kiwanis shelter at Makoshika State Park, in Glendive.
All are welcome. Contact pmischel@midrivers.com with questions.
Granite County Community Picnic
Fun for the whole family! Picnic will be held at Winninghoff Park in Philipsburg.
Burgers, dogs, salads, dessert, beverages.
Bluegrass music & Meet the Candidates
Gallatin County Democrats Ice Cream Social
Join Gallatin Democrats to wrap up summer! This event will feature speakers and provide Bozeman the chance to authentically engage and ask questions.
The event will be held at Bozeman Pond Park Pavilion (700 S Fowler Ave)
Reach out to info@gallatindemocrats.com with questions!
Lincoln County Democrats September Meeting over Zoom
Visit Lincoln County Democrats to learn more and sign up for the zoom link.