When I ran for chairman, I promised we would innovate and transform the Montana Republican Party. We have already accomplished much since receiving the overwhelming support of party activists from across the state.
The enormous energy is evident from the many new folks volunteering to prepare for the 2026 elections and improving the party we love. While we have flipped seat after seat into Republican hands in the last few years, we know we can grow more and ensure an even brighter, redder future for Montana.
First, we will reinforce the Republican brand, platform and conservative ideals. Our tent has room to grow even more for those advancing freedom and limiting government overreach. While we welcome good-faith debate on policy within our party, we will not compromise our commitment to truth, God-given natural rights, American exceptionalism and protecting our Constitutional freedoms.
Next, we will recruit and vet top-tier candidates for public office. We will expect those Republican candidates to further the principles that Republican voters hold dear. If you consider yourself among the brightest, reddest Montanans, then reach out to us. We would love to have more patriots on board. Now is the time to make Montana a brighter red.
Finally, and most importantly, we will reenergize our grassroots base. The red wave began with the grassroots and will grow through the grassroots. So, we will assist the hard-working Montanans who volunteer in campaigns and serve as precinct captains to keep our political engine running strong.
Montana Republicans are not going to squander our recent victories and let the left ruin the country our Founding Fathers built. We were given a mandate as Republican leaders in Montana — a state President Trump won by 20 points. Indeed, under my leadership, we will push harder than ever to secure life, liberty, and property in this great state. We aren’t tired of winning. Come join us.

Art Wittich
Chairman
Montana Republican Party