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Steve Held
Steve Held (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Montana's 2nd Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 4, 2024.
Biography
Steve Held's career experience includes working as the president of Wavin, Inc., and also owns and operates multiple inns.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Montana's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024
Montana's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 4 Democratic primary)
Montana's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 4 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Montana District 2
Troy Downing defeated John B. Driscoll, Reilly Neill, and John Metzger in the general election for U.S. House Montana District 2 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Troy Downing (R) | 65.7 | 181,832 |
 | John B. Driscoll (D) | 33.9 | 93,713 | |
 | Reilly Neill (D) (Write-in)  | 0.4 | 1,058 | |
 | John Metzger (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 40 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 9 | ||
| Total votes: 276,652 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Montana District 2
John B. Driscoll defeated Steve Held, Ming Cabrera, and Kevin Hamm in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Montana District 2 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John B. Driscoll | 33.3 | 13,420 |
 | Steve Held | 26.4 | 10,649 | |
 | Ming Cabrera | 20.9 | 8,408 | |
 | Kevin Hamm | 19.4 | 7,813 | |
| Total votes: 40,290 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Montana District 2
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Montana District 2 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Troy Downing | 36.1 | 36,269 |
 | Denny Rehberg | 17.1 | 17,182 | |
 | Stacy Zinn | 13.5 | 13,581 | |
 | Elsie Arntzen | 9.4 | 9,468 | |
 | Kenneth Bogner | 9.0 | 9,026 | |
 | Ric Holden | 7.1 | 7,108 | |
 | Joel G. Krautter | 3.4 | 3,432 | |
| Kyle Austin | 3.2 | 3,177 | ||
 | Edward Walker | 1.2 | 1,168 | |
| Total votes: 100,411 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Matt Rosendale (R)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Held in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Steve Held did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Held’s campaign website stated the following:
| “ |
Ready To Win The Fight for Montana Steve Held embodies the spirit of Montana—rugged, resilient, and ready to lead. With deep roots in our communities and a steadfast commitment to our shared values, Steve stands out as a champion for all Montanans. His career has been defined by a dedication to public service, a passion for justice, and an unwavering belief in the power of collaboration to solve our most pressing challenges. From advocating for sustainable development that respects our natural heritage, to fighting for jobs that pay a living wage and healthcare that serves everyone, Steve’s vision is of a Montana that thrives through innovation and inclusivity. He promises to be a leader who listens, learns, and leads with integrity, ensuring that every voice is heard and every community is uplifted.[2] |
” |
| —Steve Held’s campaign website (2024)[3] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Montana for Steve Held, "About Steve," accessed September 15, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Montana for Steve Held, “Home,” accessed September 15, 2024
