Public office

Governor of Montana

Greg Gianforte holds this office now.

The statewide elected executive office of Montana.

Selection:
elected
Term structure:
4 years
Jurisdiction:
Montana

Current holder

Based on official term dates and the verification notes below.

Greg Gianforte

In office as of 2026-10-29 → verified through 2026-11-30

Selection: elected

About this office

Main duties
The governor must see that the laws are faithfully executed, serves as commander in chief, makes appointments authorized by law, and submits a budget to the Legislature.
Term length
4 years
Term limit
Eight years in any sixteen-year period
How the office is filled
Elected statewide
If the office is vacant
The lieutenant governor succeeds to the office of governor.

Sources: Montana Constitution, Article VI, section 4; Montana Constitution, Article VI, section 1; Montana Constitution, Article IV, section 8; Montana Constitution, Article VI, section 6.

Officeholder history

Term dates and every limitation attached to them.

current

Greg Gianforte

In office as of 2026-10-29 → end not established

The official sources confirm Greg Gianforte was in office on October 29, 2026; the date the current service began is not recorded here yet. Re-check after the November 3, 2026 election; several governorships change hands in December and January.

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Sources

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