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Montana House of Representatives elections, 2012
Elections for the office of Montana House of Representatives were held in Montana on November 6, 2012. All 100 seats were up for election.
The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was March 12, 2012. The primary Election Day was June 5, 2012.[1]
Incumbents retiring
Majority control
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Montana House of Representatives:
| Montana House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 5, 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 32 | 37 | |
| Republican Party | 68 | 63 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
Campaign spending
This chart shows how many candidates ran for state House of Representatives in Montana in past years and the cumulative amount of campaign spending in state House races, including spending in both primary and general election contests. All figures come from Follow The Money.[2]
| Year | Number of candidates | Total contributions |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 237 | $1,611,045 |
| 2008 | 239 | $1,793,389 |
| 2006 | 240 | $1,796,765 |
| 2004 | 237 | $1,271,652 |
| 2002 | 229 | $994,198 |
In 2010, the candidates for state house raised a total of $1,611,045 in campaign contributions. The top 10 donors were:[3]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Guymon, Shawn | $11,470 |
| Plum Creek Timber | $9,250 |
| Shaw, Ray L | $8,750 |
| Olson, Mary Lane | $7,254 |
| National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors | $6,680 |
| Hunter, Charles L (Chuck) | $6,570 |
| Montana Contractors Association | $6,420 |
| Clark, Christy | $6,357 |
| Treasure State PAC | $6,330 |
| Bonogofsky, Debra M | $5,815 |
Qualifications
To be eligible to serve in the Montana House of Representatives, a candidate must be:[4]
- A resident of the state for at least one year next preceding the general election
- A resident of the county for six months preceding the general election if it contains one or more districts or of the district if it contains all or parts of more than one county.
Term limits
The Montana House of Representatives has been a term-limited state house since Montana voters approved CI-64 in 1992. C-64 created Section 8 of Article IV of the Montana Constitution, which says that Montana State Representatives cannot serve 8 or more years in any 16-year period.
There are 100 Montana State Representatives. 16 of them, or 16%, were termed out in 2012. Of them, 6 were Democratic and 10 were Republican.
In addition to the 16 Montana state representatives who left office because of term limits, 8 Montana state senators were also termed-out.
Montana state representatives whose seats were up for election in 2012 but who were unable to run because of the state's term limits were:
Democrats (6):
Republicans(10):
List of candidates
District 1
June 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
June 5 GOP primary:
- Gerald Bennett: 1,057
- Incumbent Bennett first assumed office in 2009.
- Gerald Bennett: 1,057
November 6 General election candidates:
- Gerald Bennett: 3,165
District 2
- June 5 Democratic primary:
Note: Ronald K. McDole ran in the primary election, but withdrew following the primary election.[5]
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Mike Cuffe: 1,526 - Incumbent Cuffe first assumed office in 2011.
- Mike Cuffe: 1,526
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mike Cuffe: 4,183
Phillip O. Grassley (write-in): 12
District 3
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Zac Perry: 521
- Zac Perry: 521
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Jerry O'Neil: 1,118 - Incumbent O'Neil first assumed office in 2011.
- Jerry O'Neil: 1,118
June 5 Libertarian primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Zac Perry: 1,996
- Jerry O'Neil: 2,333
- Shawn Guymon: 235
District 4
Note: Incumbent Republican Derek Skees did not seek re-election.
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Tim Baldwin: 916
- Tim Baldwin: 916
- Note: Walter E. Keathley was included on initial candidate lists, but was later removed.
- Note: Rollan Roberts II withdrew from the race.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ed Lieser: 2,832
- Tim Baldwin: 2,390
District 5
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- James Mahnke: 414
- James Mahnke: 414
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Keith Regier: 1,951 - Incumbent Regier first assumed office in 2009.
- Keith Regier: 1,951
November 6 General election candidates:
- James Mahnke: 1,484
- Keith Regier: 4,387
District 6
Note: Incumbent Republican William Beck, Sr. did not seek re-election.
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Brenda Talbert: 510
- Brenda Talbert: 510
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Carl Glimm: 1,689
- Carl Glimm: 1,689
November 6 General election candidates:
- Brenda Talbert: 2,117
- Carl Glimm: 4,273
District 7
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Diane Frances Taylor: 388
- Diane Frances Taylor: 388
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Randy Brodehl: 1,279 - Incumbent Brodehl first assumed office in 2011.
- Randy Brodehl: 1,279
November 6 General election candidates:
- Diane Frances Taylor: 1,288
- Randy Brodehl: 2,865
District 8
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Brittany MacLean: 459
- Brittany MacLean: 459
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Steve Lavin: 800 - Incumbent Lavin first assumed office in 2011.
- Steve Lavin: 800
November 6 General election candidates:
- Brittany MacLean: 1,527
- Steve Lavin: 2,251
District 9
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Rodrik Brosten: 533
- Rodrik Brosten: 533
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Frank Mutch: 662
- Scott M. Reichner: 1,305 - Incumbent Reichner first assumed office in 2009.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Rodrik Brosten: 1,912
- Scott M. Reichner: 3,962
District 10
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Mark Blasdel: 1,924 - Incumbent Blasdel first assumed office in 2007.
- Mark Blasdel: 1,924
November 6 General election candidates:
- Alexander William Schaeffer: 1,550
- Mark Blasdel: 4,602
District 11
Note: Incumbent Republican Janna Taylor won election to District 6 of the Montana State Senate.
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Bud Koppy: 543
- Bud Koppy: 543
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Greg Hertz: 1,746
- Greg Hertz: 1,746
November 6 General election candidates:
- Bud Koppy: 1,777
- Greg Hertz: 3,545
District 12
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Luke Walawander: 489
- Luke Walawander: 489
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Daniel R. Salomon: 1,274 - Incumbent Salomon first assumed office in 2011.
- Daniel R. Salomon: 1,274
November 6 General election candidates:
- Luke Walawander: 1,712
- Daniel R. Salomon: 2,535
District 13
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Debra J. Achatz: 1,274
- Debra J. Achatz: 1,274
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Pat Ingraham: 1,704 - Incumbent Ingraham first assumed office in 2007.
- Kirk McNutt: 616
- Pat Ingraham: 1,704
November 6 General election candidates:
- Debra J. Achatz: 1,289
- Pat Ingraham: 3,978
District 14
Note: Incumbent Democrat Gordon Hendrick did not seek re-election.
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Christine Johnson: 640
- Christine Johnson: 640
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Nicholas Schwaderer: 1,279
- Nicholas Schwaderer: 1,279
- Note: Boone Cole was included on initial candidate lists, but was later removed.
- Independent candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Christine Johnson: 1,431
- Nicholas Schwaderer: 2,408
- Jessie Nichols: 1,053
District 15
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Frosty Calf Boss Ribs: 473
- Jason Richard Smith: 417
- Frosty Calf Boss Ribs: 473
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Joe Read: 545 - Incumbent Read first assumed office in 2011.
- Joe Read: 545
November 6 General election candidates:
- Frosty Calf Boss Ribs: 1,969
- Joe Read: 1,446
District 16
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Rodney Gervais: 189
- Lea Whitford: 866
- Note: Melissa D. Augare withdrew from election.
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Lila J. Evans: 386 - Incumbent Evans first assumed office in 2011.
- Lila J. Evans: 386
November 6 General election candidates:
- Lea Whitford: 1,934
- Lila J. Evans: 960
District 17
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Mike Henning: 668
- Mike Henning: 668
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Christy Clark: 1,331 - Incumbent Clark first assumed office in 2011.
- Christy Clark: 1,331
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mike Henning: 1,959
- Christy Clark: 2,362
District 18
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Colter McCarty: 946
- Colter McCarty: 946
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Jesse O'Hara: 1,186 - Incumbent O'Hara first assumed office in 2007.
- Randy Pinocci: 950
- Jesse O'Hara: 1,186
November 6 General election candidates:
- Colter McCarty: 1,752
- Jesse O'Hara: 3,412
District 19
Note: Incumbent Republican Mike Milburn did not seek re-election.
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Richard D. Liebert: 908
- Richard D. Liebert: 908
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Roger A. Hagan: 1,169
- Roger A. Hagan: 1,169
November 6 General election candidates:
- Richard D. Liebert: 1,979
- Roger A. Hagan: 2,609
District 20
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Lindsay Love: 924
- Lindsay Love: 924
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Steve Fitzpatrick: 904 - Incumbent Fitzpatrick first assumed office in 2011.
- Steve Fitzpatrick: 904
November 6 General election candidates:
- Lindsay Love: 1,657
- Steve Fitzpatrick: 1,768
District 21
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Jean Price: 1,057 - Incumbent Price first assumed office in 2011.
- Jean Price: 1,057
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Steven R. Sem: 858
- Steven R. Sem: 858
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jean Price: 2,032
- Steven R. Sem: 1,633
District 22
Note: Incumbent Democrat Trudi Schmidt did not seek re-election.
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Casey Schreiner: 734
- Casey Schreiner: 734
- June 5 GOP primary:
- George Paul: 605
- George Paul: 605
November 6 General election candidates:
- Casey Schreiner: 1,638
- George Paul: 1,415
District 23
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Carlie Boland: 824 - Incumbent Boland first assumed office in 2009.
- Carlie Boland: 824
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Patrick Flaherty: 564
- Patrick Flaherty: 564
November 6 General election candidates:
- Carlie Boland: 1,780
- Patrick Flaherty: 1,158
District 24
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Tom Glover: 438
- Tom Glover: 438
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Brian Hoven: 472 - Incumbent Hoven first assumed office in 2009.
- Brian Hoven: 472
November 6 General election candidates:
- Tom Glover: 849
- Brian Hoven: 1,203
District 25
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Tom Jacobson: 1,262
- Tom Jacobson: 1,262
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Cleve Loney: 1,286 - Incumbent Loney first assumed office in 2011.
- Cleve Loney: 1,286
November 6 General election candidates:
- Tom Jacobson: 2,571
- Cleve Loney: 2,497
District 26
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Robert Mehlhoff: 900 - Incumbent Mehlhoff first assumed office in 2009.
- Robert Mehlhoff: 900
- June 5 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 5 Libertarian primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Robert Mehlhoff: 2,391
- Tim Martin: 984
District 27
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Rob Cook: 1,525 - Incumbent Cook first assumed office in 2011.
- Rob Cook: 1,525
November 6 General election candidates:
- Rob Cook: 3,172
District 28
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Roy Hollandsworth: 1,704 - Incumbent Hollandsworth first assumed office in 2009.
- Roy Hollandsworth: 1,704
November 6 General election candidates:
- Roy Hollandsworth: 3,514
District 29
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Todd Lark: 462
- Todd Lark: 462
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Ryan Osmundson: 1,567 - Incumbent Osmundson first assumed office in 2011.
- Ryan Osmundson: 1,567
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ryan Osmundson: 3,664
Note: Todd Lark was removed from the general ballot.
District 30
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Bill Harris: 1,661 - Incumbent Harris first assumed office in 2011.
- Bill Harris: 1,661
November 6 General election candidates:
- Bill Harris: 4,068
District 31
Note: Incumbent Democrat Frank Smith ran for the Montana State Senate, District 16.
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Bridget Smith: 237
- Walter White Tail Feather: 205
- Bill Whitehead: 171
- Bridget Smith: 237
- June 5 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Bridget Smith: 1,986
- Walter White Tail Feather (write-in): 184
- Bill Whitehead (write-in): 139
District 32
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Tony Belcourt: 368 - Incumbent Belcourt first assumed office in 2009.
- Clarena M. Brockie: 371
- June 5 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Clarena M. Brockie: 2,409
District 33
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Brenda Skornogoski: 660
- Brenda Skornogoski: 660
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Kris Hansen: 653 - Incumbent Hansen first assumed office in 2011.
- Kris Hansen: 653
November 6 General election candidates:
- Brenda Skornogoski: 1,667
- Kris Hansen: 1,979
District 34
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Karen S. Sloan: 619
- Karen S. Sloan: 619
- Note: Sarah Singer withdrew from the race.
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Wendy Warburton: 777 - Incumbent Warburton first assumed office in 2011.
- Wendy Warburton: 777
November 6 General election candidates:
- Karen S. Sloan: 1,594
- Wendy Warburton: 1,932
District 35
Note: Incumbent Republican Wayne Stahl did not seek re-election.
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Floyd R. Hopstad: 509
- Floyd R. Hopstad: 509
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Mike L. Lang: 1,502
- Mike L. Lang: 1,502
November 6 General election candidates:
- Floyd R. Hopstad: 1,529
- Mike L. Lang: 2,952
District 36
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Austin Knudsen: 1,207 - Incumbent Knudsen first assumed office in 2011.
- Austin Knudsen: 1,207
November 6 General election candidates:
- Austin Knudsen: 3,488
District 37
Note: Incumbent Republican Walter McNutt did not seek re-election.
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Tami Christensen: 515
- David Halvorson: 957
- Note: Scott Staffanson withdrew from the election.
November 6 General election candidates:
- David Halvorson: 3,745
District 38
Note: Incumbent Republican Matthew Rosendale won election to District 19 of the Montana State Senate.
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Jim Hicks: 591
- Jim Hicks: 591
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Alan Doane: 861
- Edward A. Hilbert: 800
- Alan Doane: 861
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jim Hicks: 1,847
- Alan Doane: 2,461
District 39
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Lee Randall: 2,030 - Incumbent Randall first assumed office in 2009.
- Lee Randall: 2,030
November 6 General election candidates:
- Lee Randall: 4,225
District 40
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Bill McChesney: 711 - Incumbent McChesney first assumed office in 2007.
- Bill McChesney: 711
- June 5 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Bill McChesney: 3,121
District 41
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Rae Peppers: 598
- Rae Peppers: 598
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Sterling Small: 353 - Incumbent Small first assumed office in 2011.
- Sterling Small: 353
November 6 General election candidates:
- Rae Peppers: 1,359
- Sterling Small: 1,054
District 42
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Carolyn Pease-Lopez: 689 - Incumbent Pease-Lopez first assumed office in 2009.
- Carolyn Pease-Lopez: 689
- June 5 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Carolyn Pease-Lopez: 2,610
District 43
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Gary Perkins: 680
- Gary Perkins: 680
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Duane Ankney: 1,355 - Incumbent Ankney first assumed office in 2007.
- Duane Ankney: 1,355
November 6 General election candidates:
- Gary Perkins: 1,161
- Duane Ankney: 3,459
District 44
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Wallace Yovetich: 679
- Wallace Yovetich: 679
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Jonathan McNiven: 1,024 - Incumbent McNiven first assumed office in 2011.
- Jonathan McNiven: 1,024
November 6 General election candidates:
- Wallace Yovetich: 1,605
- Jonathan McNiven: 2,567
District 45
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Carolee Hagstrom: 441
- Carolee Hagstrom: 441
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Tom Berry: 1,026 - Incumbent Berry first assumed office in 2009.
- Mark Higgins: 552
- Tom Berry: 1,026
November 6 General election candidates:
- Carolee Hagstrom: 1,299
- Tom Berry: 3,252
District 46
Note: Incumbent Republican Kenneth Peterson did not seek re-election.
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Troy Boucher: 672
- Clayton Fiscus: 1,081
- Myron Monsen: 629
- Note: Don Jones withdrew from election.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Clayton Fiscus: 5,762
District 47
Note: Incumbent Republican James Knox did not seek re-election.
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Dale E. Rumph: 916
- Dale E. Rumph: 916
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Daniel Zolnikov: 1,270
- Daniel Zolnikov: 1,270
November 6 General election candidates:
- Dale E. Rumph: 2,182
- Daniel Zolnikov: 2,930
District 48
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Rita Wells: 784
- Rita Wells: 784
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Douglas Kary: 1,033 - Incumbent Kary first assumed office in 2011.
- Douglas Kary: 1,033
November 6 General election candidates:
- Rita Wells: 1,722
- Douglas Kary: 2,454
District 49
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Mary McNally: 762 - Incumbent McNally first assumed office in 2011.
- Mary McNally: 762
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Tim Stark: 540
- Tim Stark: 540
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mary McNally: 1,949
- Tim Stark: 1,210
District 50
Note: Incumbent Republican Tom McGillvray did not seek re-election.
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Curtis Harper: 270
- Deborah D. Willis: 633
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Dennis Robert Lenz: 992
- Dennis Robert Lenz: 992
November 6 General election candidates:
- Deborah D. Willis: 1,858
- Dennis Robert Lenz: 2,243
District 51
Note: Incumbent Democrat Robyn Driscoll won election to District 47 of the Montana State Senate.
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Kelly McCarthy: 493
- Lita Pepion: 128
- Kelly McCarthy: 493
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Taj Mukadam: 417
- Taj Mukadam: 417
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kelly McCarthy: 1,985
- Taj Mukadam: 956
District 52
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Virginia Court: 780 - Incumbent Court first assumed office in 2011.
- Virginia Court: 780
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Kassidy Olson: 669
- Kassidy Olson: 669
November 6 General election candidates:
- Virginia Court: 2,122
- Kassidy Olson: 1,313
District 53
Note: Incumbent Republican Elsie Arntzen won election to District 27 of the Montana State Senate.
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Joseph Sands: 704
- Joseph Sands: 704
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Dave Hagstrom: 842
- Dave Hagstrom: 842
November 6 General election candidates:
- Joseph Sands: 1,621
- Dave Hagstrom: 1,825
District 54
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Margie MacDonald: 660 - Incumbent MacDonald first assumed office in 2009.
- Margie MacDonald: 660
- June 5 GOP primary:
- David Lewis: 620
- David Lewis: 620
November 6 General election candidates:
- Margie MacDonald: 1,931
- David Lewis: 1,359
District 55
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Bob Winger: 973
- Bob Winger: 973
- Note: Jaymi DeHerrera was included on initial candidate lists, but was later removed.
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Cary Smith: 1,600 - Incumbent Smith first assumed office in 2009.
- Cary Smith: 1,600
November 6 General election candidates:
- Bob Winger: 1,924
- Cary Smith: 3,297 `
District 56
Note: Incumbent Republican Donald Roberts did not seek re-election.
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 5 GOP primary:
- George Day: 617
- Don Jones: 1,248
- Note: Myron Monsen withdrew from the race.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Don Jones: 4,255
District 57
Note: Incumbent Republican Dan Kennedy did not seek re-election.
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Sean Whiting: 895
- Sean Whiting: 895
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Debra Bonogofsky: 756
- Sarah Laszloffy: 1,645
November 6 General election candidates:
- Sean Whiting: 1,998
- Sarah Laszloffy: 4,775
District 58
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Cole Olson: 892
- Cole Olson: 892
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Krayton Kerns: 1,205 - Incumbent Kerns first assumed office in 2007.
- Krayton Kerns: 1,205
November 6 General election candidates:
- Cole Olson: 1,889
- Krayton Kerns: 2,665
District 59
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Paul Beck: 945
- Paul Beck: 945
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Joanne G. Blyton: 1,349 - Incumbent Blyton first assumed office in 2011.
- Joanne G. Blyton: 1,349
November 6 General election candidates:
- Paul Beck: 2,514
- Joanne G. Blyton: 2,663
District 60
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Jim Dickey: 526
- Jim Dickey: 526
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Kathy Haman: 596
- David Howard: 917 - Incumbent Howard first assumed office in 2009.
- Dale Milligan: 296
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jim Dickey: 1,538
- David Howard: 3,480
District 61
Note: Incumbent Republican John Esp did not seek re-election.
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Daniel Burmeister: 224
- Debra Lamm: 1,107
- Alan Redfield: 1,333
November 6 General election candidates:
- Alan Redfield: 4,487
District 62
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Reilly Neill: 859
- Reilly Neill: 859
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Juanita Lux: 239
- Dan Skattum: 829 - Incumbent Skattum first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Reilly Neill: 2,431
- Dan Skattum: 2,097
District 63
- June 5 Democratic primary:
Note: Marty Livingston ran in the primary, but withdrew following the primary election. Franke Wilmer was selected to take his place as the Democratic nominee.[5]
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Tom Burnett: 1,459 - Incumbent Burnett first assumed office in 2011.
- Tom Burnett: 1,459
- June 5 Libertarian primary:
Note: Timothy Adams filed and ran in the primary, but later withdrew.[5]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Franke Wilmer: 3,567
- Tom Burnett: 3,425
District 64
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Tom Woods: 798
- Tom Woods: 798
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Clint Field: 658
- Clint Field: 658
November 6 General election candidates:
- Tom Woods: 3,708
- Clint Field: 2,175
District 65
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Kathleen Williams: 500 - Incumbent Williams first assumed office in 2011.
- Kathleen Williams: 500
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Nick Mahan: 261
- Nick Mahan: 261
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kathleen Williams: 2,298
- Nick Mahan: 989
District 66
Note: Incumbent Democrat Mike Phillips won election to District 33 of the Montana State Senate.
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Dave Ponte: 438
- Dave Ponte: 438
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jennifer Pomnichowski: 3,270
- Dave Ponte: 1,498
District 67
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Gordon Vance: 1,510 - Incumbent Vance first assumed office in 2009.
- Gordon Vance: 1,510
November 6 General election candidates:
- Gordon Vance: 5,548
District 68
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Kelly Flynn: 1,760 - Incumbent Flynn first assumed office in 2011.
- Kelly Flynn: 1,760
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kelly Flynn: 4,724
District 69
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 5 GOP primary:
- William Bennett: 957
- Ted Washburn: 1,246 - Incumbent Washburn first assumed office in 2009.
- Note: Kerry E. White withdrew from the race.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ted Washburn: 5,642
- Jim Gingery (write-in): 125
District 70
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- April Buonamici: 644
- April Buonamici: 644
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Kerry E. White: 1,263
- Kerry E. White: 1,263
- Note: Incumbent Michael More withdrew from the race.
- Independent candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
- April Buonamici: 2,347
- Kerry E. White: 3,182
- Christopher Burke: 837
District 71
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- Note: Alinon Aaron Arpin withdrew from the race.
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Robert Kennedy: 233
- Ray L. Shaw: 1,040
- Bob Wagner: 992 - Incumbent Wagner first assumed office in 2009.
- Independent candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ray L. Shaw: 3,311
- Kim Miller: 2,481
- Donald J. Lepinsky (write-in): 24
District 72
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Norma J. Duffy: 507
- Norma J. Duffy: 507
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Jeffrey Welborn: 1,646 - Incumbent Welborn first assumed office in 2009.
- Jeffrey Welborn: 1,646
November 6 General election candidates:
- Norma J. Duffy: 1,186
- Jeffrey Welborn: 3,477
District 73
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Pat Noonan: 1,572 - Incumbent Noonan first assumed office in 2009.
- Pat Noonan: 1,572
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Gary Wold: 646
- Gary Wold: 646
November 6 General election candidates:
- Pat Noonan: 2,788
- Gary Wold: 1,430
District 74
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Ryan Lynch: 1,303
- Ed Zimpel: 751
- Ryan Lynch: 1,303
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Max Yates: 931 - Incumbent Yates first assumed office in 2011.
- Max Yates: 931
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ryan Lynch: 2,675
- Max Yates: 2,211
District 75
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Edith McClafferty: 1,651 - Incumbent McClafferty first assumed office in 2009.
- Edith McClafferty: 1,651
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Greg Miller: 426
- Greg Miller: 426
November 6 General election candidates:
- Edith McClafferty: 2,875
- Greg Miller: 1,068
District 76
Note: Incumbent Democrat Jon Sesso won election to District 37 of the Montana State Senate.
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Amanda Curtis: 1,173
- Douglas Shidler II: 149
- Amanda Curtis: 1,173
- June 5 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Amanda Curtis: 2,827
District 77
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Adam Lythgoe: 958
- Adam Lythgoe: 958
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Alan L. Hale: 824 - Incumbent Hale first assumed office in 2011.
- Kirk B. Wagoner: 865
November 6 General election candidates:
- Adam Lythgoe: 2,418
- Kirk B. Wagoner: 3,184
District 78
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Joe Cohenour: 785
- Joe Cohenour: 785
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Steve Gibson: 836 - Incumbent Gibson first assumed office in 2011.
- Steve Gibson: 836
November 6 General election candidates:
- Joe Cohenour: 2,116
- Steve Gibson: 2,311
District 79
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Chuck Hunter: 1,276 - Incumbent Hunter first assumed office in 2009.
- Chuck Hunter: 1,276
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Mark Diaz: 785
- Mark Diaz: 785
November 6 General election candidates:
- Chuck Hunter: 3,027
- Mark Diaz: 1,850
District 80
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Kelsen Young: 1,005
- Kelsen Young: 1,005
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Liz Bangerter: 889 - Incumbent Bangerter first assumed office in 2011.
- Liz Bangerter: 889
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kelsen Young: 2,273
- Liz Bangerter: 2,835
District 81
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Galen Hollenbaugh: 1,328 - Incumbent Hollenbaugh first assumed office in 2007.
- Galen Hollenbaugh: 1,328
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Ronald Lassle: 412
- Ronald Lassle: 412
- Note: Zach DePledge was included on initial candidate lists, but was later removed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Galen Hollenbaugh: 2,919
- Ronald Lassle: 1,093
District 82
Note: Incumbent Democrat Mike Menahan did not seek re-election.
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Jenny Eck: 800
- Donald Jones: 252
- Don Judge: 442
- Jenny Eck: 800
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Samuel J. Hunthausen: 804
- Samuel J. Hunthausen: 804
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jenny Eck: 2,789
- Samuel J. Hunthausen: 2,365
District 83
Note: Incumbent Republican Harry Klock did not seek re-election.
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Marla C Clark: 589
- Marla C Clark: 589
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Wylie Galt: 1,043
- Jonathan R. Jackson: 871
- Wylie Galt: 1,043
November 6 General election candidates:
- Marla C Clark: 1,866
- Wylie Galt: 3,257
District 84
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Everett G. Sheets: 589
- Everett G. Sheets: 589
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Mike Miller: 1,379 - Incumbent Miller first assumed office in 2009.
- Mike Miller: 1,379
- June 5 Libertarian primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Everett G. Sheets: 1,496
- Mike Miller: 3,631
- Scott Vandevender: 437
District 85
Note: Incumbent Democrat Cynthia Hiner did not seek re-election.
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Gordon Pierson, Jr.: 790
- Gordon Pierson, Jr.: 790
- Note: Isaac Schubert withdrew from the race.
- June 5 GOP primary:
- John Perkins: 590
- John Perkins: 590
- Note: David August withdrew from the race.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Gordon Pierson, Jr.: 1,573
- John Perkins: 1,463
District 86
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Kathy Swanson: 1,674 - Incumbent Swanson first assumed office in 2011.
- Kathy Swanson: 1,674
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Elena Gagliano: 639
- Elena Gagliano: 639
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kathy Swanson: 3,126
- Elena Gagliano: 1,379
District 87
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Jan Wisniewski: 400
- Jan Wisniewski: 400
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Scott Boulanger: 934
- Jeff Burrows: 179
- Pat Connell: 1,013 - Incumbent Connell first assumed office in 2011.
- June 5 Libertarian primary:
- Note: Dan Cox withdrew from the race.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jan Wisniewski: 1,277
- Pat Connell: 3,749
- Karen Fisher: 451
District 88
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Pam Erickson: 705
- Pam Erickson: 705
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Ron Ehli: 1,209 - Incumbent Ehli first assumed office in 2011.
- Marlin Foss: 219
- Ron Ehli: 1,209
- June 5 Libertarian primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Pam Erickson: 1,815
- Ron Ehli: 2,883
- Stephen Rodriguez: 217
District 89
Note: Incumbent Republican Gary MacLaren ran for Montana State Senate, District 45.
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Peggy Steffes: 581
- Peggy Steffes: 581
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Nancy Ballance: 1,267
- Josh Hennes: 506
- Russ Vogel: 373
- Nancy Ballance: 1,267
- June 5 Libertarian primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Peggy Steffes: 1,670
- Nancy Ballance: 3,657
- Andy Elwell: 373
District 90
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- John D. Meakin: 713
- John D. Meakin: 713
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Edward Greef: 957 - Incumbent Greef first assumed office in 2011.
- Ron Pifer: 674
- Edward Greef: 957
- June 5 Libertarian primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Edward Greef: 3,552
- Toby Martin: 1,315
District 91
Note: Incumbent Democrat Timothy Furey did not seek re-election.
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Chuck Erickson: 844
- Chuck Erickson: 844
- June 5 GOP primary:
- David Moore: 835
- David Moore: 835
November 6 General election candidates:
- Chuck Erickson: 2,232
- David Moore: 2,277
District 92
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Bryce Bennett: 1,653 - Incumbent Bennett first assumed office in 2011.
- Bryce Bennett: 1,653
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Paul Varkuza: 688
- Paul Varkuza: 688
November 6 General election candidates:
- Bryce Bennett: 3,712
- Paul Varkuza: 1,862
District 93
Note: Incumbent Democrat Dick Barrett won election to District 47 of the Montana State Senate.
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Douglas Coffin: 900
- Coy Harwood: 244
- Douglas Coffin: 900
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Brandon Simpson: 527
- Brandon Simpson: 527
November 6 General election candidates:
- Douglas Coffin: 3,475
- Brandon Simpson: 1,860
District 94
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Pete Burridge: 36
- Lou Ann Crowley: 638
- Ellie Hill: 941 - Incumbent Hill first assumed office in 2011.
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Lyn Hellegaard: 693
- Lyn Hellegaard: 693
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ellie Hill: 3,271
- Lyn Hellegaard: 1,834
District 95
Note: Incumbent Democrat Diane Sands did not seek re-election.
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Tom Steenberg: 1,125
- Tom Steenberg: 1,125
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Karen K. Meyer: 569
- Karen K. Meyer: 569
November 6 General election candidates:
- Tom Steenberg: 3,006
- Karen K. Meyer: 1,726
District 96
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Carolyn Squires: 995 - Incumbent Squires first assumed office in 2011.
- Carolyn Squires: 995
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Jon Baker: 520
- Jon Baker: 520
November 6 General election candidates:
- Carolyn Squires: 3,088
- Jon Baker: 1,551
District 97
Note: Incumbent Democrat Michele Reinhart did not seek re-election.
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Nancy Wilson: 1,061
- Nancy Wilson: 1,061
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Gary E. Sanders: 568
- Gary E. Sanders: 568
November 6 General election candidates:
- Nancy Wilson: 3,166
- Gary E. Sanders: 1,649
District 98
Note: Incumbent Democrat Sue Malek won election to District 46 of the Montana State Senate.
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- David J. Crowley: 436
- Jenifer Gursky: 728
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Larry Jones: 778
- Larry Jones: 778
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jenifer Gursky: 3,472
- Larry Jones: 2,468
District 99
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Kimberly Dudik: 866
- Jonathan Dunbar: 238
- Kimberly Dudik: 866
- Note: Incumbent Betsy Hands withdrew from the race.
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Gary Marbut: 602
- Gary Marbut: 602
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kimberly Dudik: 3,792
- Gary Marbut: 1,899
District 100
- June 5 Democratic primary:
- Dave Andrews: 714
- Dave Andrews: 714
- June 5 GOP primary:
- Champ Edmunds: 944 - Incumbent Edmunds first assumed office in 2011.
- Champ Edmunds: 944
November 6 General election candidates:
- Dave Andrews: 2,049
- Champ Edmunds: 2,606
External links
- Montana Secretary of State - 2012 Primary Election Candidates
- Montana Secretary of State - Official 2012 Primary Results
- Montana Secretary of State - 2012 General Election Candidates
- Montana Secretary of State - 2012 Official General Election Results
- Montana Secretary of State - 2012 Official Write-In Results
See also
Footnotes
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2012 Elections Candidate Information"
- ↑ Follow the Money, Montana
- ↑ Follow the Money: "Montana House 2010 Campaign Contributions"
- ↑ Montana Legislative Services, "Constitution of Montana," accessed March 6, 2014 (Referenced Art. V, Sec. 4)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Montana Secretary of State, "Candidate List," accessed August 1, 2012
