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SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · MONTANA · 2ND DISTRICT · REPUBLICANSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · MT-2 · REP
Troy Downing
Troy Downing has represented Montana’s 2nd district in the U.S. House since 2025. On the November 3, 2026 ballot for re-election.
A businessman, Downing served as Montana state auditor from 2021 to 2025.
Downing attended New York University and worked as a businessman before public office. Downing ran for the U.S. Senate in 2018. After winning election as Montana state auditor in 2020, Downing served from 2021 to 2025. Downing won election to the U.S. House in 2024 and began serving in 2025.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Republican
- In House
- Since 2025
- Age
- 59
- Committees
- 2
- Next election
- Nov 3, 2026
- HOUSE SINCE
- 2025
- COMMITTEES
- 2
- AGE
- 59
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Troy Downing at a glance
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COVERAGE MIX · 4 STORIES
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TESTIFIEDLegislative hearing on: H.R. 642 (Rep. Steube), “Myakka Wild and Scenic… Sep 2STATED POSITIONS
2026 MT U.S. House district 2 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Troy Downing’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 99%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 4 of 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 100%
- ▎ REP MEDIAN 98%
- 1 point above the median House Republican.
- Bipartisan bills
- 30%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Democratic cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 26%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Out of committee or further: 7 of 27 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
SEP 16Water Resources Development Act of 2026NAY
SEP 15Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025NAY
JUN 29KIDS ActNAY
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSTroy Downing’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | REP MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 191–14 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026BROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 202–9 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 203–7 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 212–1 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 195–17 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025BROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 130–79 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 138–60 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 165–33 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–2 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | YEA | YEA 211–0 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 209–2 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 193–19 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 186–10 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 187–8 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 207–4 | Passed 214–208 |
Bills sponsored by Troy Downing in the 119th Congress
27Sponsored
7Out of cmte
4Passed House
2Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored27
Out of committee7
Passed House4
Became law2
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 7250 | To reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000.WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT | Became law | 0 COSPON. |
| H.J.Res. 104 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".PUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Became law | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 1190 | Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators ActFINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR | Passed both | 5 COSPON. |
| H.R. 4495 | SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension ActCOMMERCE | Passed House | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 726 | Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025NATIVE AMERICANS | Out of committee | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 3959 | Protecting Private Job Creators ActFINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR | Out of committee | 7 COSPON. |
| H.R. 725 | Crow Revenue ActNATIVE AMERICANS | Out of committee | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10222 | No HUD Funding for Sanctuary Cities ActIMMIGRATION | Introduced | 24 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6788 | Montana Sportsmen Conservation ActPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9574 | Informed Investor Access ActFINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR | Introduced | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8682 | Accelerating Forest Management ActENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8745 | Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authorization ActWATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
Plus 179 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Troy Downing’s committee assignments
Financial Services
MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEESCapital MarketsDigital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial IntelligenceHousing and Insurance
Natural Resources
MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEESIndian and Insular AffairsWater, Wildlife and Fisheries
Troy Downing’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 2021 – PRESENT
OFFICE
Montana State Auditor 2021–25U.S. House · MT-2 2025–
- 2025 – NOWU.S. House · MT-2
- 2021 – 25Montana State Auditor
- BORN
- March 4, 1967 · Indio, California
- EDUCATION
- New York University
2026 election: Montana’s 2nd District
NEXT ELECTION · MT-2
28DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST R+32.0ON THE BALLOT
IN THIS RACE · 2026
Michael EisenhauerIND$296K raised
Brian MillerDEM$19K raised
Patrick McCrackenLIBERTARIAN
STATED POSITIONS
2026 MT U.S. House district 2 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Troy Downing’s stated positions and sources
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Economy
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Healthcare
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Immigration
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Education
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Defense
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Climate
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Gun Policy
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Abortion
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Housing
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Voting Rights
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Energy
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Troy Downing’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $2.1M
- CASH ON HAND
- $650K
- SPENT
- $1.6M
- DEBT
- $2.0M
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $1.2M · 64.3%
- PACs
- $682K · 35.7%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $20K
- Earmarked gifts · 15 donors
- $15K
- From the PAC itself
- $5K
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
SINCE DEC 2021 $30K through AIPAC PAC
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.TOP DONORS
Armstrong, BrianCoinbase · CEO$11K
Karlin, JonathanNeo Insurance · CEO$9K
Sechter, MatthewSelf Employed · BUSINESS OWNER$8K
Menholt, DennyMenholt Auto Group · AUTO DEALER$7K
Kay, CharlotteRetired · RETIRED$7K
Schwab, CharlesCharles Schwab Corporation · CHAIRMAN$7K
Lansing, WilliamFico · EXECUTIVE$7K
Schmidt, EricHillspire · CO-FOUNDER$7K
Arnold, JohnArnold Ventures · CO-FOUNDER$7K
Schwarzman, StephenBlackstone · CHAIRMAN/CEO/CO-FOUNDER$7K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$790K
Administrative$204K
Contributions$101K
Fundraising$73K
Advertising$53K
How to contact Troy Downing
WASHINGTON, D.C.
1529 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-0001(202) 225-3211Call (202) 225-3211MONTANA IN THE HOUSE
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TMZ
Rep. Troy Downing Asks If Grindr's D.C. Event Is Sausage-Based Party
TMZ reports that Downing misunderstood a question about a Grindr event and favored a bipartisan reception for President Trump.
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Daily Montanan
Democrats hold Congressional, Senate primary debates in Helena
Representative Troy Downing is mentioned as the incumbent seeking reelection in the Eastern District as Democrats debate who will challenge him.
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U.S. House Committee on Financial Services
Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence Subcommittee Reviews Regulators’ Efforts to Keep Pace with Financial Innovation
Representative Downing shared his experience with regulatory sandboxes and encouraged similar innovative approaches at the federal level.
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Downing, Miller to face off in second congressional district
Downing is expected to face Democrat Brian Miller in November despite polling that showed more disapproval than approval.
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