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2018 Montana House of Representatives election

2016 November 6, 2018(2018-11-06) 2020

All 100 seats in theMontana House of Representatives
51 seats needed for a majority
Majority party Minority party
Leader Austin Knudsen(term-limited) Jenny Eck(retired)
Party Republican Democratic
Leader since January 5, 2015 January 2, 2017
Leader's seat 34th–Culbertson 79th–Helena
Last election 59 41
Seats won 58 42
Seat change Decrease1 Increase1
Popular vote 243,143 207,402
Percentage 52.56% 44.84%

Results:
Republican gainDemocratic gain
Republican holdDemocratic hold

Speakerbefore election

Austin Knudsen
Republican

ElectedSpeaker

Greg Hertz
Republican

An election was held on November 6, 2018, to elect all 100 members toMontana'sHouse of Representatives.[1]The election coincided with theelectionsfor other offices, including theU.S Senate,U.S. House of Representatives,andstate senate.Theprimary electionwas held on June 5, 2018.[2][3][4][5]

Results summary

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Party Candi-
dates
Votes Seats
No. % No. +/– %
Republican Party 81 243,143 52.56% 58 Decrease1 58
Democratic Party 85 207,402 44.84% 42 Increase1 42
Libertarian Party 13 10,846 2.34% 0 Steady 0
Independent 1 1,179 0.25% 0 Steady 0
Total 180 462,570 100 100 Steady 100
House seats
Republican
58%
Democratic
42%
Popular vote
Republican
52.563%
Democratic
44.836%
Libertarian
2.345%
Independent
0.255%

Incumbents defeated in the general election

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Open seats that changed parties

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Detailed results

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Districts 1-20

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District 1

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Incumbent RepublicanSteve Gundersonhas represented the 1st District since 2017.

Montana House of Representatives 1st district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Steve Gunderson(incumbent) 3,014 72.94%
Democratic Donald Coats 1,118 27.06%
Total votes 4,132 100%
Republicanhold

District 2

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Incumbent RepublicanMike Cuffehas represented the 2nd district since 2011. Cuffe was term-limited and successfully ran for a seat in theMontana Senate.

Montana House of Representatives 2nd district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Neil Duram 4,325 100%
Total votes 4,325 100%
Republicanhold

District 3

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Incumbent DemocratZac Perryhas represented the 3rd district since 2015.

Montana House of Representatives 3rd district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Zac Perry(incumbent) 2,300 49.26%
Republican Jerry O'Neil 2,266 48.53%
Libertarian Shawn Leslie Guymon 103 2.21%
Total votes 4,669 100%
Democratichold

District 4

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Incumbent RepublicanMatt Regierhas represented the 4th district since 2017.

Montana House of Representatives 4th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Matt Regier(incumbent) 4,100 75.80%
Democratic Kwen Shirley 1,309 24.20%
Total votes 5,409 100%
Republicanhold

District 5

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Incumbent DemocratDave Fernhas represented the 5th district since 2017.

Montana House of Representatives 5th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Dave Fern(incumbent) 3,882 69.12%
Libertarian Cindy Dyson 1,734 30.88%
Total votes 5,616 100%
Democratichold

District 6

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Incumbent RepublicanCarl Glimmhas represented the 6th district since 2013.

Montana House of Representatives 6th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Carl Glimm(incumbent) 3,837 66.27%
Democratic Mary Custer 1,953 33.73%
Total votes 5,790 100%
Republicanhold

District 7

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Incumbent RepublicanFrank Garnerhas represented the 7th district since 2015.

Montana House of Representatives 7th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Frank Garner(incumbent) 2,519 65.46%
Democratic James H. Cossitt 1,329 34.54%
Total votes 3,848 100%
Republicanhold

District 8

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Incumbent RepublicanSteve Lavinhas represented the 8th district since 2011. Lavin was term-limited and couldn't seek re-election.

Montana House of Representatives 8th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Fuller 3,153 68.65%
Libertarian Sid Daoud 1,440 31.35%
Total votes 4,593 100%
Republicanhold

District 9

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Incumbent RepublicanRandy Brodehlhas represented the 9th district and its predecessors since 2011. Brodehl was term-limited and couldn't seek re-election.

Montana House of representatives 9th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican David Dunn 2,626 69.56%
Democratic Bob Petersen 1,149 30.44%
Total votes 3,775 100%
Republicanhold

District 10

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Incumbent RepublicanMark Nolandhas represented the 10th district since 2015.

Montana House of Representatives 10th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mark Noland(incumbent) 4,324 79.72%
Libertarian Bill Jones 1,100 20.28%
Total votes 5,424 100%
Republicanhold

District 11

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Incumbent RepublicanDerek Skeeshas represented the 11th district since 2017.

Montana House of Representatives 11th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Derek Skees(incumbent) 3,667 71.12%
Democratic Jobeth Blair 1,489 28.88%
Total votes 5,156 100%
Republicanhold

District 12

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Incumbent Republican House Speaker Pro TemporeGreg Hertzhas represented the 12th district since 2015.

Montana House of Representatives 12th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Greg Hertz(incumbent) 3,296 60.63%
Democratic Susan T. Evans 2,140 39.37%
Total votes 5,436 100%
Republicanhold

District 13

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Incumbent RepublicanBob Brownhas represented the 13th district since 2015.

Montana House of Representatives 13th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bob Brown(incumbent) 4,064 75.45%
Democratic Chris Gross 1,322 24.55%
Total votes 5,386 100%
Republicanhold

District 14

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Incumbent RepublicanDenley Logehas represented the 14th district since 2017.

Montana House of Representatives 14th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Denley Loge(incumbent) 3,590 73.10%
Democratic Diane L. Magone 1,321 26.90%
Total votes 4,911 100%
Republicanhold

District 15

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Incumbent DemocratGeorge Kipp IIIhas represented the 15th district since 2015. Kipp didn't seek re-election.

Montana House of Representatives 15th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Marvin Weatherwax Jr. 2,529 100%
Total votes 2,529 100%
Democratichold

District 16

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Incumbent DemocratSusan Webberhas represented the 16th district since 2015. Webber successfully ran for a seat in theMontana Senate.

Montana House of Representatives 16th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Tyson Runningwolf 2,039 61.43%
Republican K. Webb Galbreath 1,280 38.57%
Total votes 3,319 100%
Democratichold

District 17

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Incumbent RepublicanRoss Fitzgeraldhas represented the 17th district since 2017.

Montana House of Representatives 17th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ross Fitzgerald(incumbent) 3,595 74.71%
Democratic Richard (Rick) Kerr 1,217 25.29%
Total votes 4,812 100%
Republicanhold

District 18

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Incumbent RepublicanRob Cookhas represented the 18th district since 2011. Cook was term-limited and he unsuccessfully ran for a seat on theMontana Public Service Commission.State SenatorLlew Joneswon the open seat.

Montana House of Representatives 18th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Llew Jones 3,232 100%
Total votes 3,232 100%
Republicanhold

District 19

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Incumbent RepublicanWendy McKameyhas represented the 19th district since 2017.

Montana House of Representatives 19th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Wendy McKamey(incumbent) 3,212 71.99%
Democratic Lynelle Melton 1,250 28.01%
Total votes 4,462 100%
Republicanhold

District 20

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Incumbent RepublicanFred Andersonhas represented the 20th district since 2017.

Montana House of representatives 20th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Fred Anderson(incumbent) 3,826 68.48%
Democratic Keaton Sunchild 1,761 31.52%
Total votes 5,587 100%
Republicanhold

Districts 21-40

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District 21

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Incumbent DemocratTom Jacobsonhas represented the 21st district since 2013. Jacobson ran successfully for a seat in theMontana Senate.Republican state senatorEd Buttreywon the open seat.

Montana House of Representatives 21st district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ed Buttrey 2,432 53.59%
Democratic Leesha Ford 2,106 46.41%
Total votes 4,538 100%
RepublicangainfromDemocratic

District 22

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Incumbent RepublicanLola Sheldon-Gallowayhas represented the 22nd district since 2017.

Montana House of Representatives 22nd district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Lola Sheldon-Galloway(incumbent) 1,882 50.19%
Democratic Laura Dever 1,868 49.81%
Total votes 3,750 100%
Republicanhold

District 23

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Incumbent DemocratBrad Hamletthas represented the 23rd district since 2017.

Montana House of Representatives 23rd district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Brad Hamlett(incumbent) 1,849 54.90%
Republican William Smith 1,519 45.10%
Total votes 3,368 100%
Democratichold

District 24

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Incumbent DemocratJean Pricehas represented the 24th district and its predecessors since 2011. Price was term-limited and couldn't seek re-election.

Montana House of Representatives 24th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Barbara Bessette 2,014 52.37%
Republican Mike "Mac" McNamara 1,832 47.63%
Total votes 3,846 100%
Democratichold

District 25

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Incumbent RepublicanJeremy Trebashas represented the 25th district since 2017. Trebas lost re-election to DemocratJasmine Krotkov.

Montana House of Representatives 25th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jasmine Krotkov 1,907 51.74%
Republican Jeremy Trebas(incumbent) 1,779 48.26%
Total votes 3,686 100%
DemocraticgainfromRepublican

District 26

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Incumbent DemocratCasey Schreinerhas represented the 26th district and its predecessors since 2013.

Montana House of Representatives 26th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Casey Schreiner(incumbent) 1,397 55.77%
Republican Michael K. Cooper Sr. 1,108 44.23%
Total votes 2,505 100%
Democratichold

District 27

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Incumbent RepublicanJim O'Harahas represented the 27th district since 2017. O'Hara didn't seek re-election.

Montana House of Representatives 27th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Joshua Kassmier 3,434 70.57%
Democratic Dan Nelsen 1,432 29.43%
Total votes 4,866 100%
Republicanhold

District 28

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Incumbent DemocratJacob Bachmeierhas represented the 28th district since 2017.

Montana House of Representatives district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jacob Bachmeier(incumbent) 2,269 58.95%
Independent Robert Sivertsen 1,179 30.63%
Libertarian Conor Burns 401 10.42%
Total votes 3,849 100%
Democratichold

District 29

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Incumbent RepublicanDan Bartelhas represented the 29th district since 2017.

Montana House of Representatives 29th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Dan Bartel(incumbent) 3,497 71.32%
Democratic Rachel Stansberry 1,406 28.68%
Total votes 4,903 100%
Republicanhold

District 30

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Incumbent RepublicanWylie Galthas represented the 30th district since 2017.

Montana House of Representatives 30th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Wylie Galt(incumbent) 3,990 82.23%
Libertarian Kathryn G.H. Nicholes 862 17.77%
Total votes 4,852 100%
Republicanhold

District 31

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Incumbent DemocratBridget Smithhas represented the 31st district since 2013.

Montana House of Representatives 31st district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Bridget Smith(incumbent) 2,360 100%
Total votes 2,360 100%
Democratichold

District 32

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Incumbent DemocratJonathan Windy Boyhas represented the 32nd district since 2017.

Montana House of Representatives district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jonathan Windy Boy(incumbent) 2,355 63.34%
Republican Gilbert Bruce Meyers 1,363 36.66%
Total votes 3,718 100%
Democratichold

District 33

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Incumbent RepublicanCasey Knudsenhas represented the 33rd district since 2017.

Montana House of Representatives 33rd district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Casey Knudsen(incumbent) 3,819 100%
Total votes 3,819 100%
Republicanhold

District 34

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Incumbent Republican House SpeakerAustin Knudsenhas represented the 34th district since 2011. Knudsen was term-limited and couldn't seek re-election.

Montana House of Representatives 34th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Rhonda Knudsen 4,231 100%
Total votes 4,231 100%
Republicanhold

District 35

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Incumbent RepublicanScott Staffansonhas represented the 35th district since 2013. Staffanson didn't seek re-election.

Montana House of Representatives 35th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Joel Krautter 3,688 100%
Total votes 3,688 100%
Republicanhold

District 36

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Incumbent RepublicanAlan Doanehas represented the 36th district since 2013.

Montana House of Representatives 36th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Alan Doane(incumbent) 3,765 100%
Total votes 3,765 100%
Republicanhold

District 37

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Incumbent RepublicanBill Harrishas represented the 37th district and its predecessors since 2011. Harris was term-limited and couldn't seek re-election. State SenatorEric Moorewon the open seat.

Montana House of Representatives 37th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Eric Moore 4,746 100%
Total votes 4,746 100%
Republicanhold

District 38

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Incumbent RepublicanKenneth Holmlundhas represented the 38th district since 2015.

Montana House of Representatives 38th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kenneth Holmlund(incumbent) 2,576 67.66%
Democratic Bert Pezzarossi 1,231 32.34%
Total votes 3,807 100%
Republicanhold

District 39

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Incumbent RepublicanGeraldine Custerhas represented the 39th district since 2015.

Montana House of Representatives 39th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Geraldine Custer(incumbent) 4,165 100%
Total votes 4,165 100%
Republicanhold

District 40

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Incumbent RepublicanBarry Usherhas represented the 40th district since 2017.

Montana House of Representatives 40th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Barry Usher(incumbent) 3,826 79.41%
Democratic Lisa Barton 992 20.59%
Total votes 4,818 100%
Republicanhold

Districts 41-60

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District 41

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Incumbent DemocratRae Peppershas represented the 41st district since 2013.

Montana House of Representatives 41st district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Rae Peppers(incumbent) 2,001 100%
Total votes 2,001 100%
Democratichold

District 42

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Incumbent DemocratSharon Stewart-Peregoyhas represented the 42nd district since 2017.

Montana House of Representatives 42nd district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Sharon Stewart-Peregoy(incumbent) 2,748 100%
Total votes 2,748 100%
Democratichold

District 43

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Incumbent RepublicanPeggy Webbhas represented the 43rd district since 2017.

Montana House of Representatives 43rd district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Peggy Webb(incumbent) 2,785 64.90%
Democratic Blair Koch 1,506 35.10%
Total votes 4,291 100%
Republicanhold

District 44

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Incumbent RepublicanDale Mortensenhas represented the 44th district since 2015.

Montana House of Representatives 44th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Dale Mortensen(incumbent) 2,229 55.01%
Democratic Ming Cabrera 1,823 44.99%
Total votes 4,052 100%
Republicanhold

District 45

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Incumbent RepublicanDaniel Zolnikovhas represented the 45th district since 2013.

Montana House of Representatives 45th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Daniel Zolnikov(incumbent) 3,150 66.84%
Democratic Danny Choriki 1,563 33.16%
Total votes 4,713 100%
Republicanhold

District 46

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Incumbent RepublicanDon Joneshas represented the 46th district since 2013. Jones didn't seek re-election.

Montana House of Representatives 46th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bill Mercer 3,386 59.16%
Democratic Anne Giuliano 2,337 40.84%
Total votes 5,723 100%
Republicanhold

District 47

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Incumbent DemocratKatharin Kelkerhas represented the 47th district since 2015.

Montana House of Representatives 47th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Katharin Kelker(incumbent) 2,352 59.73%
Republican Colton Zaugg 1,586 40.27%
Total votes 3,938 100%
Democratichold

District 48

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Incumbent DemocratJessica Karjalahas represented the 48th district since 2015.

Montana House of Representatives 48th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jessica Karjala(incumbent) 2,465 54.33%
Republican Denise Johnson 2,072 45.67%
Total votes 4,537 100%
Democratichold

District 49

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Incumbent DemocratEmma Kerr-Carpenterhas represented the 49th district since 2018. She was elected to a full term.

Montana House of Representatives 49th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Emma Kerr-Carpenter(incumbent) 1,953 61.22%
Republican Colin Nygaard 1,237 38.78%
Total votes 3,190 100%
Democratichold

District 50

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Incumbent DemocratVirginia Courthas represented the 50th district and its predecessors since 2011. Court was term-limited and couldn't seek re-election.

Montana House of Representatives 50th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jade Bahr 1,898 53.30%
Republican Quentin Eggart 1,473 41.36%
Libertarian Nathan McKenty 190 5.34%
Total votes 3,561 100%
Democratichold

District 51

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Incumbent RepublicanFrank Fleminghas represented the 51st district since 2018. Fleming was elected to a full term.

Montana House of Representatives 51st district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Frank Fleming(incumbent) 1,838 50.23%
Democratic Darryl S. Wilson 1,821 49.77%
Total votes 3,659 100%
Republicanhold

District 52

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Incumbent RepublicanJimmy Patelishas represented the 52nd district since 2017. Patelis didn't seek re-election.

Montana House of Representatives 52nd district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Rodney Garcia 1,858 53.25%
Democratic Amelia Marquez 1,631 46.75%
Total votes 3,489 100%
Republicanhold

District 53

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Incumbent RepublicanDennis Lenzhas represented the 53rd district since 2017.

Montana House of Representatives 53rd district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Dennis Lenz(incumbent) 5,240 72.06%
Democratic Clementine Lindley 2,032 27.94%
Total votes 7,272 100%
Republicanhold

District 54

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Incumbent RepublicanJeff Essmannhas represented the 54th district since 2015. Essmann didn't seek re-election.

Montana House of Representatives 54th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Terry Moore 3,187 57.39%
Democratic Ben McKee 2,366 42.61%
Total votes 5,553 100%
Republicanhold

District 55

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Incumbent RepublicanVince Riccihas represented the 55th district since 2015.

Montana House of Representatives 55th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Vince Ricci(incumbent) 3,070 70.97%
Democratic Kathleen O'Donnell 1,256 29.03%
Total votes 4,326 100%
Republicanhold

District 56

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Incumbent RepublicanSue Vintonhas represented the 56th district since 2017.

Montana House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Sue Vinton(incumbent) 2,822 67.51%
Democratic Janna J. Lind 1,358 32.49%
Total votes 4,180 100%
Republicanhold

District 57

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Incumbent RepublicanForrest Mandevillehas represented the 57th district since 2015.

Montana House of Representatives 57th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Forrest Mandeville(incumbent) 4,466 100%
Total votes 4,466 100%
Republicanhold

District 58

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Incumbent RepublicanSeth Bergleehas represented the 58th district since 2015.

Montana House of Representatives 58th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Seth Berglee(incumbent) 3,540 59.08%
Democratic Anna Drew 2,452 40.92%
Total votes 5,992 100%
Republicanhold

District 59

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Incumbent RepublicanAlan Redfieldhas represented the 59th district since 2013.

Montana House of Representatives 59th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Alan Redfield(incumbent) 4,041 66.56%
Democratic Quenby Iandiorio 2,030 33.44%
Total votes 6,071 100%
Republicanhold

District 60

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Incumbent DemocratLaurie Bishophas represented the 60th district since 2017.

Montana House of Representatives 60th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Laurie Bishop(incumbent) 3,232 57.52%
Republican Dan Skattum 2,387 42.48%
Total votes 5,619 100%
Democratichold

Districts 61-80

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District 61

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Incumbent DemocratJim Hamiltonhas represented the 61st district and its predecessors since 2017.

Montana House of Representatives 61st district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jim Hamilton(incumbent) 4,906 74.86%
Libertarian A. Alexander Fetto 1,648 25.14%
Total votes 6,554 100%
Democratichold

District 62

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Incumbent DemocratTom Woodshas represented the 62nd district since 2013.

Montana House of Representatives 62nd district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Tom Woods(incumbent) 5,391 100%
Total votes 5,391 100%
Democratichold

District 63

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Incumbent DemocratZach Brownhas represented the 63rd district since 2015.

Montana House of Representatives 63rd district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Zach Brown(incumbent) 3,077 63.12%
Republican Joey Chester 1,798 36.88%
Total votes 4,875 100%
Democratichold

District 64

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Incumbent RepublicanKerry Whitehas represented the 64th District since 2013.

Montana House of Representatives 64th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kerry White(incumbent) 3,607 53.06%
Democratic Denise Albrecht 3,191 46.94%
Total votes 6,798 100%
Republicanhold

District 65

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Incumbent RepublicanJon Knokeyhas represented the 65th district since 2017. Knokey ran for re-election, but later withdrew. Former representativeChristopher Popewon the open seat.

Montana House of Representatives 65th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Christopher Pope 4,024 58.04%
Republican Jane Gillette 2,909 41.96%
Total votes 6,933 100%
DemocraticgainfromRepublican

District 66

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Incumbent DemocratDenise Haymanhas represented the 66th District since 2015.

Montana House of Representatives 66th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Denise Hayman(incumbent) 4,382 100%
Total votes 4,382 100%
Democratichold

District 67

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Incumbent RepublicanTom Burnetthas represented the 67th District since 2015.

Montana House of Representatives 67th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tom Burnett(incumbent) 2,682 54.49%
Democratic Kristine Menicucci 2,240 45.51%
Total votes 4,922 100%
Republicanhold

District 68

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Incumbent RepublicanBruce Grubbshas represented the 68th District since 2017.

Montana House of Representatives 68th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bruce Grubbs(incumbent) 3,386 67.41%
Democratic Seth Mangini 1,637 32.59%
Total votes 5,023 100%
Republicanhold

District 69

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Incumbent RepublicanWalt Saleshas represented the 69th District since 2017.

Montana House of Representatives 69th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Walt Sales(incumbent) 4,333 80.33%
Libertarian Joshua-Luke O'Connor 1,061 19.67%
Total votes 5,394 100%
Republicanhold

District 70

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Incumbent RepublicanKelly Flynnhas represented the 70th District and its predecessors since 2011. Flynn was term-limited and couldn't seek re-election.

Montana House of Representatives 70th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Julie Dooling 4,693 81.75%
Libertarian Chris Richards 1,048 18.25%
Total votes 5,741 100%
Republicanhold

District 71

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Incumbent RepublicanRay Shawhas represented the 71st District since 2013.

Montana House of Representatives 71st district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ray Shaw(incumbent) 3,662 57.90%
Democratic Jay A. Frederick 1,819 28.76%
Libertarian Michael White 844 13.34%
Total votes 6,325 100%
Republicanhold

District 72

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Incumbent RepublicanTom Welchhas represented the 72nd District since 2017.

Montana House of Representatives 72nd district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tom Welch(incumbent) 4,132 77.25%
Democratic Bill Dwyer 1,217 22.75%
Total votes 5,349 100%
Republicanhold

District 73

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Incumbent DemocratJim Keanehas represented the 73rd District since 2017.

Montana House of Representatives 73rd district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jim Keane(incumbent) 3,622 100%
Total votes 3,622 100%
Democratichold

District 74

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Incumbent DemocratAmanda Curtishas represented the 74th District since 2017. Curtis didn't seek re-election.

Montana House of Representatives 74th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Derek Harvey 3,018 100%
Total votes 3,018 100%
Democratichold

District 75

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Incumbent RepublicanKirk Wagonerhas represented the 75th District since 2013. Wagoner didn't seek re-election.

Montana House of Representatives 75th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Greg DeVries 3,344 57.39%
Democratic J. Bryher Herak 2,483 42.61%
Total votes 5,827 100%
Republicanhold

District 76

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Incumbent DemocratRyan Lynchhas represented the 76th district since 2013.

Montana House of Representatives 76th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Ryan Lynch(incumbent) 4,570 100%
Total votes 4,570 100%
Democratichold

District 77

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Incumbent DemocratKathy Swansonhas represented the 79th district since 2011. Swanson was term-limited and couldn't seek re-election.

Montana House of Representatives 77th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mark Sweeney 2,980 59.56%
Republican Heather Blom 1,789 35.76%
Libertarian Richard (Dick) Motta 234 4.68%
Total votes 5,003 100%
Democratichold

District 78

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Incumbent DemocratGordon Piersonhas represented the 78th District and its predecessors since 2013.

Montana House of Representatives 78th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Gordon Pierson(incumbent) 2,598 100%
Total votes 2,598 100%
Democratichold

District 79

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Incumbent Democrat Minority LeaderJenny Eckhas represented the 79th district since 2013. Eck initially ran for re-election, but later withdrew.

Montana House of Representatives 79th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Robert Farris-Olsen 4,149 100%
Total votes 4,149 100%
Democratichold

District 80

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Incumbent RepublicanBecky Beardhas represented the 80th District since 2017.

Montana House of Representatives 80th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Becky Beard(incumbent) 4,200 71.39%
Democratic Catherine Scott 1,683 28.61%
Total votes 5,883 100%
Republicanhold

Districts 81-100

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District 81

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Incumbent DemocratJanet Ellishas represented the 81st District since 2015. Ellis ran successfully for a seat in theMontana Senate.State SenatorMary Caferowon the open seat.

Montana House of Representatives 81st district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mary Caferro 3,794 100%
Total votes 3,794 100%
Democratichold

District 82

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Incumbent DemocratMoffie Funkhas represented the 82nd district since 2015.

Montana House of Representatives 82nd district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Moffie Funk(incumbent) 3,892 100%
Total votes 3,892 100%
Democratichold

District 83

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Incumbent DemocratKim Abbotthas represented the 83rd district since 2017.

Montana House of Representatives 83rd district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Kim Abbott(incumbent) 3,454 100%
Total votes 3,454 100%
Democratichold

District 84

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Incumbent DemocratMary Ann Dunwellhas represented the 84th District since 2015.

Montana House of Representatives 84th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mary Ann Dunwell(incumbent) 3,638 100%
Total votes 3,638 100%
Democratichold

District 85

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Incumbent RepublicanTheresa Manzellahas represented the 85th District since 2015.

Montana House of Representatives 85th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Theresa Manzella(incumbent) 4,170 69.76%
Democratic Laura Jackson 1,808 30.24%
Total votes 5,978 100%
Republicanhold

District 86

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Incumbent Republican Majority LeaderRon Ehlihas represented the 86th District since 2011. Ehli was term-limited and couldn't seek re-election.

Montana House of Representatives 86th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican David Bedey 3,502 64.02%
Democratic Jason F. Nickisch 1,968 35.98%
Total votes 5,470 100%
Republicanhold

District 87

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Incumbent RepublicanNancy Ballancehas represented the 87th District since 2013.

Montana House of Representatives 87th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Nancy Ballance(incumbent) 4,371 100%
Total votes 4,371 100%
Republicanhold

District 88

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Incumbent RepublicanEdward Greefhas represented the 88th District and its predecessors since 2011. Greef was term-limited and couldn't seek re-election.

Montana House of Representatives 88th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Sharon Greef 3,669 63.15%
Democratic Margaret Gorski 2,141 36.85%
Total votes 5,810 100%
Republicanhold

District 89

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Incumbent DemocratDave Seversonhas represented the 89th District since his appointment in 2018. Severson didn't seek re-election.

Montana House of Representatives 89th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Katie Sullivan 3,121 62.42%
Republican David (Doc) Moore 1,879 37.58%
Total votes 5,000 100%
Democratichold

District 90

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Incumbent DemocratEllie Boldmanhas represented the 90th District and its predecessors since 2011. Boldman was term-limited and couldn't seek re-election.

Montana House of Representatives 90th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Marilyn Marler 3,575 67.85%
Republican Nick Knowles 1,694 32.15%
Total votes 5,269 100%
Democratichold

District 91

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Incumbent DemocratBryce Bennetthas represented the 91st District since 2015. Bennett successfully ran for a seat in theMontana Senate.

Montana House of Representatives 91st district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Connie Keogh 5,285 84.12%
Republican Aldo Sardot 998 15.88%
Total votes 6,283 100%
Democratichold

District 92

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Incumbent RepublicanMike Hopkinshas represented the 92nd District since 2017.

Montana House of Representatives 92nd district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mike Hopkins(incumbent) 2,667 52.69%
Democratic Lee Bridges 2,395 47.31%
Total votes 5,062 100%
Republicanhold

District 93

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Incumbent DemocratJohn Fleminghas represented the 93rd district since 2017. Fleming didn't seek re-election.

Montana House of Representatives 93rd district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Joe Read 2,421 55.87%
Democratic Eldena N. Bear Don't Walk 1,912 44.13%
Total votes 4,333 100%
RepublicangainfromDemocratic

District 94

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Incumbent DemocratKimberly Dudikhas represented the 94th District and its predecessors since 2013.

Montana House of Representatives 94th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Kimberly Dudik(incumbent) 2,922 57.10%
Republican Dean Rehbein 2,195 42.90%
Total votes 5,117 100%
Democratichold

District 95

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Incumbent DemocratShane Morigeauhas represented the 95th District since 2017.

Montana House of Representatives 95th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Shane Morigeau(incumbent) 3,608 77.26%
Republican Donald Kenck 1,062 22.74%
Total votes 4,670 100%
Democratichold

District 96

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Incumbent RepublicanAdam Hertzhas represented the 96th District since 2017. Hertz lost re-election to DemocratTom Winter.

Montana House of Representatives 96th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Tom Winter 2,869 50.35%
Republican Adam Hertz(incumbent) 2,829 49.65%
Total votes 5,698 100%
DemocraticgainfromRepublican

District 97

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Incumbent RepublicanBrad Tschidahas represented the 97th district since 2015.

Montana House of Representatives 97th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Brad Tschida(incumbent) 3,125 58.20%
Democratic Patrick Maloney 2,244 41.80%
Total votes 5,369 100%
Republicanhold

District 98

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Incumbent DemocratWillis Curdyhas represented the 98th district since 2015.

Montana House of Representatives 98th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Willis Curdy(incumbent) 3,210 60.32%
Republican Jim Sadler 1,931 36.28%
Libertarian Jessuah Bardgett 181 3.40%
Total votes 5,322 100%
Democratichold

District 99

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Incumbent DemocratMarilyn Ryanhas represented the 99th District since 2017.

Montana House of Representatives 99th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Marilyn Ryan(incumbent) 3,357 60.96%
Republican Randy Tschida 2,150 39.04%
Total votes 5,507 100%
Democratichold

District 100

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Incumbent DemocratAndrea Olsenhas represented the 100th District since 2015.

Montana House of Representatives 100th district general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Andrea Olsen(incumbent) 5,104 100%
Total votes 5,104 100%
Democratichold

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