Montana State Senate District 18

Current seat holder: Kenneth Bogner (R).

Greg Kmetz

Greg Kmetz (Republican) is a candidate for the Montana State Senate in District 18 (Big Horn, Custer, Garfield and 3 other counties) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Official legislative biography notes: Born 1956 in Cheyenne, Wyoming; moved to Montana in 1979; graduated from University of Wyoming 1978; owned and operated Nolley’s Welding, 41 years; served in House since 2023; spouse’s name is Alice; three adult children.

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“It isn’t just a slogan, it’s my promise to defend your rights, protect the innocent, and keep Montana strong.” (Greg Kmetz campaign website)
“Bullets Folks in Montana know the value of guns and the responsibility that comes with it. I’ve fought to keep those rights strong while I served in the House, and I aim to keep fighting to protect these rights in the Senate.” (Greg Kmetz campaign website)
“Folks in Montana know the value of guns and the responsibility that comes with it. I’ve fought to keep those rights strong while I served in the House, and I aim to keep fighting to protect these rights in the Senate.” (Greg Kmetz campaign website)

Stan Taylor

Stan Taylor (Democratic) is a candidate for the Montana State Senate in District 18 (Big Horn, Custer, Garfield and 3 other counties) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Stan Taylor qualified with the Montana Secretary of State to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for Senate District 18.