Jonathan Windy Boy
MT-02 Democratic nominee?
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JUN 3, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Senator
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age67 years old (Aug 28, 1958)
GenderMale
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LocationMontana
BackgroundPolitician
Notable personal detailsJonathan Windy Boy is an American politician and Democratic officeholder in Montana. He has served in the Montana Legislature, including service in the Montana Senate and the Montana House of Representatives, and has also served on the Chippewa Cree Tribe’s Tribal Council. In 2026, he filed as a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Montana’s 2nd Congressional District.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lowering property taxes and prioritizing economic policies aimed at helping working-class and rural communities; has sponsored legislation to allocate portions of marijuana tax revenue to tribal governments. Positions emphasize tax relief for residents rather than advocating new taxes or large-scale redistribution.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to health services for tribal and rural communities, including advocacy for CHIP/Medicaid-related programs, community health aide programs, and increased mental health resources. Emphasis on addressing missing and murdered Indigenous people (MMIP) crisis and strengthening tribal health infrastructure.
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Immigration & Border
Has opposed legislation that could deny citizenship to individuals born in Montana when one or both parents are enrolled members of Native American tribes, indicating support for preserving birthright citizenship protections. Public remarks focused on protecting tribal members from laws that would question their U.S. citizenship. Evidence is limited to statements opposing that specific citizenship bill and does not provide a comprehensive immigration platform.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports substantial restrictions on abortion and has a history of opposing abortion access, including supporting parental-notification measures and sponsoring legislation to restrict abortion of viable fetuses. Public records and reporting describe him as opposing abortion and backing laws that limit abortion access.
Climate & Energy
Supports protecting water and tribal concerns related to energy projects and opposed approval of the Keystone XL pipeline; emphasizes securing federal resources for rural infrastructure and environmental protections. Platform materials highlight water protection as a priority and his record includes public statements siding with environmental review and safeguards for pipelines and tribal sites.
News
Jonathan Windy Boy has dropped out of Montana’s 2nd Congressional District Democratic primary after allegations of sexual abuse surfaced. The Montana Democratic Party said he should also resign from the state Senate. He had been running in the June 2 primary, which now continues without him.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Jonathan Windy Boy for MT-02 Democratic nominee?
Boilermakers Union Local 11
Labor organization
Boilermakers Union Local 11 endorsed Jonathan Windy Boy
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