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Troy Downing
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Troy Downing

Troy Downing

(R)
Rep. (MT-2)
Running for re-electionU.S. House (District 2) · MT · Nov 3, 2026
About Troy Downing

About Troy

Republican Congressman Troy Downing is currently serving his first term as the United States Representative for Montana’s Second Congressional District.

Sourced verbatim from downing.house.gov
Role Summary: U.S. Representative

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives write and vote on federal laws, including the federal budget. Each represents one district and serves a two-year term. Tax bills must start in the House, only the House can impeach federal officials, and members oversee federal agencies through their committees.

Quick Facts
Party
Republican
Votes with party
99% · avg 99%
Birthplace
Helena, MT
Residence
Helena, MT
Family
Wife: Heather; 4 Children
Contact
202-225-3211Contact Formdowning.house.gov
Election Info
District2, MT
Current Term01/03/2025 — Present
First Elected11/05/2024
Last Elected11/05/2024
Education
Graduated, Computer Science
New York University
1986-1994
Political Career2
Representative
United States House of Representatives, Montana
2025-present
Commissioner of Securities and Insurance
State of Montana, Office of the State Auditor
2021-2024
Professional Background7
Researcher/Instructor
New York University
1990-1994
Co-Owner/Advisor
DeFeet International
2014-present
Partner
Cardiff Craft
2015-2021
Partner
WildRye Distilling
2018-present
Manager/Founder
SAGE Insurance Servicing
2008-2021
Chief Executive Officer
AC Self Storage Solutions
2010-present
Combat Search and Rescue Aviator
United States Air Force
2001-2009
Organizations5
Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation
Advisory Board Member/Volunteer
2010-present
Montana Veterans of Foreign Wars
Member
present
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Trustee
2019-2021
Charity Storage
Board Member
2014-present
Veterati
Military Advisor
2015-present
Committees7
Committee on Financial Services
Committee on Small Business
Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance
Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development
Subcommittee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship and Capital Markets
Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations
Subsommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence
Recent votes5
HR 9340Ratepayer Protection ActVoted YesHR 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026Voted YesHR 10326Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds (PROOF) ActVoted YesHR 2978Guarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception (GUARD) Act of 2026Voted YesH Con Res 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with IranVoted No
Quick Facts
Party
Republican
Votes with party
99% · avg 99%
Birthplace
Helena, MT
Residence
Helena, MT
Family
Wife: Heather; 4 Children
Contact
202-225-3211Contact Formdowning.house.gov