THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Candidate for U.S. Senate · Montana
THE PERSON
Kyle Austin is a Montana pharmacist and independent-pharmacy founder who grew up on the Hi-Line and worked on his family’s farm. His campaign reports a Doctor of Pharmacy qualification; the institution and graduation year were not established.
Background sources checked October 31, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
In his March questionnaire, Austin supports enforcing the War Powers Resolution and requiring congressional authorization for prolonged military deployments.
Source checked October 31, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Proposes a Healthcare 2.0 overhaul aimed at lower premiums, no annual deductibles and better provider reimbursement; these are campaign promises, not verified cost savings.
Source checked October 31, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Proposes zero-interest USDA financing, domestic fertilizer production and shielding farmers from trade wars.
Source checked October 31, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Calls for deregulation, lower taxes and reduced government spending; the questionnaire does not supply a fully costed budget.
Source checked October 31, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
U.S. Senate · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.
Montana Secretary of State — Federal General 2026 candidate list ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.