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Montana House of Representatives elections, 2014
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Elections for the Montana House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 10, 2014; minor party and independent candidates had until June 2, 2014, to file.
Montana, like many other states, saw a divide between two groups of the Republican caucus in the State Legislature. Most pronounced in the State Senate, moderate Republicans, calling themselves "Responsible Republicans," regularly split from conservative leadership to side with Democrats. Most notably, the moderate Republicans sided with the Democratic minority on key issues such as campaign spending law changes, school funding legislation and state employee pension reform.[1]
Leaders on the conservative end of the Republican Party recruited candidates to present primary challenges to moderate Republicans. Many districts lean heavily Republican, meaning the battle over ideas took place in the primary election rather than the general election.[1] Montana had just three Senate districts and seven House districts where the margin of victory was 5 percent or less in the general election.[2][3]
Following the general election, there was no change to the majority control of the Montana House of Representatives. The Democratic Party chipped away at the Republican Party's hold over the chamber by increasing the Democratic seats from 39 to 41. Despite the loss of the two seats, the Republicans maintained their majority control of the chamber, holding 59 seats (down from 61).
Incumbents retiring
A total of 30 incumbents did not run for re-election in 2014. Those incumbents were:
(*) This incumbent served the remainder of the term vacated by Nancy Wilson (D), who ran as a challenger in 2014.
Majority control
- See also: Partisan composition of state senates
Heading into the November 4 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Montana House of Representatives:
| Montana House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 3, 2014 | After November 4, 2014 | |
| Democratic Party | 39 | 41 | |
| Republican Party | 61 | 59 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
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.
Competitiveness
Candidates unopposed by a major party
In 18 of the 100 districts up for election in 2014, one major party candidate ran unopposed in the general election. A total of 17 Democrats and one Republican were guaranteed election in November barring unforeseen circumstances.
Two major party candidates faced off in the general election in 82 of the 100 districts up for election.
Primary challenges
A total of 16 incumbents faced primary competition on June 3. Thirty incumbents did not seek re-election in 2014 and another 54 incumbents advanced past the primary without opposition. One of the 30 incumbents withdrew following the primary.
- District 17: Incumbent Christy Clark defeated Jim Anderson in the Republican primary.
- District 18: Incumbent Rob Cook defeated Ann Morren in the Republican primary.
- District 19: Incumbent Roger Hagan was defeated by Randy Pinocci in the Republican primary.
- District 78: Incumbent Gordon Pierson defeated Douglas Shidler II (R) in the Democratic primary.
Retiring incumbents
Thirty incumbent representatives did not run for re-election, while 70 incumbents (70.0%) ran for re-election. A list of those incumbents, 12 Democrats and 18 Republicans, can be found above.
List of candidates
District 1
June 3 Democratic primary:
June 3 Republican primary:
- Jerry Bennett
- Incumbent Bennett first assumed office in 2009.
- Jerry Bennett
November 4 General election candidates:
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- Donald Coats: 847
- Jerry Bennett: 2,636
District 2
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Mike Cuffe - Incumbent Cuffe first assumed office in 2011.
- Mike Cuffe
November 4 General election candidates:
- Steven Benson: 867
- Mike Cuffe: 2,887
District 3
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Jerry O'Neil - Incumbent O'Neil first assumed office in 2011.
- Jerry O'Neil
Libertarian candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Zac Perry: 1,558
- Jerry O'Neil: 1,510
- Chris Colvin: 138
District 4
Note: Incumbent Ed Lieser (D) ran in District 5.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Keith Regier - Incumbent Regier first assumed office in 2009.
- Keith Regier
November 4 General election candidates:
- Melanie Knadler: 916
- Keith Regier: 2,658
District 5
Note: Incumbent Keith Regier (R) ran in District 4.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Ed Lieser - Incumbent Lieser first assumed office in 2013.
- Ed Lieser
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Doug Adams: 796
- John Michael Myers: 395
- Doug Adams: 796
November 4 General election candidates:
- Ed Lieser: 2,160
- Doug Adams: 1,772
District 6
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Carl Glimm - Incumbent Glimm first assumed office in 2013.
- Carl Glimm
November 4 General election candidates:
- David Fischlowitz: 1,170
- Carl Glimm: 2,795
District 7
Note: Incumbent Randy Brodehl (R) ran in District 9.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Catherine Henderson: 163
- Alex Schaeffer: 129
- Catherine Henderson: 163
Note: Roxanna Brothers was removed from the ballot.
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Frank Garner: 809
- Ronalee Skees: 288
- Frank Garner: 809
November 4 General election candidates:
- Catherine Henderson: 849
- Frank Garner: 1,705
District 8
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Steve Lavin - Incumbent Lavin first assumed office in 2011.
- Steve Lavin
November 4 General election candidates:
- Lynn Stanley: 945
- Steve Lavin: 2,274
District 9
Note: Incumbent Scott Reichner (R) did not seek re-election.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
Note: Taylor withdrew following the primary to accept a replacement nomination in Senate District 4 after Elizabeth Cummings withdrew.[5] JoLynn Yenne was nominated as Taylor's replacement.
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Randy Brodehl - Incumbent Brodehl first assumed office in 2011.
- Randy Brodehl
November 4 General election candidates:
- JoLynn Yenne: 774
- Randy Brodehl: 1,910
District 10
Note: Incumbent Mark Blasdel (R) ran for Montana State Senate District 4.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Ruby Dynneson: 1,153
- Mark Noland: 2,966
District 11
Note: Incumbent Greg Hertz (R) ran in District 12.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Mike Hebert: 646
- Albert Olszewski: 917
November 4 General election candidates:
- Kim Fleming: 774
- Albert Olszewski: 2,755
District 12
Note: Incumbent Dan Salomon (R) ran in District 93.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Greg Hertz - Incumbent Hertz first assumed office in 2011.
- Greg Hertz
November 4 General election candidates:
- William McLaughlin: 1,367
- Greg Hertz: 2,695
District 13
Note: Incumbent Pat Ingraham (R) did not seek re-election due to term limits.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Weylin Achatz: 372
- Gerald Cuvillier: 95
- Weylin Achatz: 372
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Bob Brown: 1,211
- Katy Walton: 709
- Bob Brown: 1,211
November 4 General election candidates:
- Weylin Achatz: 1,143
- Bob Brown: 2,772
District 14
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Terry Caldwell: 274
- Lloyd Wilkins: 232
- Terry Caldwell: 274
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Nick Schwaderer - Incumbent Schwaderer first assumed office in 2013.
- Nick Schwaderer
November 4 General election candidates:
- Terry Caldwell: 1,009
- Nick Schwaderer: 2,537
District 15
Note: Incumbent Frosty Calf Boss Ribs (D) did not seek re-election.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Eldena Bear Don't Walk: 229
- George Kipp III: 308
- June 3 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- George Kipp III: 1,043
Joe Read: 775
District 16
Note: Incumbent Lea Whitford (D) ran for Montana State Senate District 8.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Susan Webber: 726
- Troy Wilson: 533
- Susan Webber: 726
- June 3 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Susan Webber: 1,183
- Lila Evans: 964
District 17
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Jeramy Buckman: 166
- Chad Doheny: 311
Note: Doheny withdrew following the primary; Kurt Dyer was nominated as his replacement.
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Jim Anderson: 1,003
- Christy Clark: 1,495 - Incumbent Clark first assumed office in 2011.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Kurt Dyer: 1,310
- Christy Clark: 2,844
District 18
Note: Incumbent Jesse O'Hara (R) did not seek re-election.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Rob Cook: 1,188 - Incumbent Cook first assumed office in 2011.
- Ann Morren: 793
- Rob Cook: 1,188
November 4 General election candidates:
Note: Sheldon withdrew before the general election. A replacement candidate was not named by the August 20 deadline.
District 19
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Roger Hagan: 623 - Incumbent Hagan first assumed office in 2013.
- Randy Pinocci: 835
November 4 General election candidates:
- Elaine Olsen: 1,251
- Randy Pinocci: 2,297
Note: Bowser withdrew before the general election. Olsen was appointed as his replacement.
District 20
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Steve Fitzpatrick - Incumbent Fitzpatrick first assumed office in 2011.
- Steve Fitzpatrick
November 4 General election candidates:
- Bob Moretti: 1,532
- Steve Fitzpatrick: 2,944
District 21
Note: Incumbent Jean Price (D) ran in District 24.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Tom Jacobson - Incumbent Jacobson first assumed office in 2013.
- Tom Jacobson
- June 3 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Tom Jacobson: 1,898
- Cleve Loney: 1,625
District 22
Note: Incumbent Casey Schreiner (D) ran in District 25.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Bob Mehlhoff - Incumbent Mehlhoff first assumed office in 2009.
- Bob Mehlhoff
- June 3 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
Note: Tilleman withdrew before the general election. A replacement candidate was not named by the August 20 deadline.
District 23
Note: Incumbent Carlie Boland (D) ran for Montana State Senate District 13.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Jack King: 381
- Earl Salley: 466
- June 3 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Earl Salley: 1,259
- Wendy McKamey: 1,275
District 24
Note: Incumbent Brian Hoven (R) ran for Montana State Senate District 13.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Jean Price - Incumbent Price first assumed office in 2011.
- Jean Price
- June 3 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jean Price: 1,577
- Fred Anderson: 1,554
District 25
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Casey Schreiner - Incumbent Schreiner first assumed office in 2013.
- Casey Schreiner
- June 3 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Casey Schreiner: 1,435
- Benn Koljonen: 1,326
District 26
Note: Incumbent Bob Mehlhoff (D) ran in District 22.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mitch Tropila: 1,115
- Jeremy Trebas: 780
District 27
Note: Incumbent Rob Cook (R) ran in District 18.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Roy Hollandsworth: 1,232 - Incumbent Hollandsworth first assumed office in 2009.
- Darrold Hutchinson: 726
- Roy Hollandsworth: 1,232
November 4 General election candidates:
- Rob Laas: 1,116
- Roy Hollandsworth: 2,866
District 28
Note: Incumbent Roy Hollandsworth (R) won re-election in District 28.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Janet Trethewey: 1,498
- Stephanie Hess: 1,637
District 29
Note: Incumbent Ryan Osmundson (R) won re-election in District 30.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Bill Harris - Incumbent Harris first assumed office in 2011.
- Bill Harris
November 4 General election candidates:
- Ron Moody: 1,309
- Bill Harris: 2,798
District 30
Note: Incumbent Bill Harris (R) ran in District 29.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Ryan Osmundson: 1,082 - Incumbent Osmundson first assumed office in 2011.
- Jim Paugh: 748
- Ryan Osmundson: 1,082
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dan Simpson: 1,067
- Ryan Osmundson: 3,059
District 31
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Bridget Smith: 542 - Incumbent Smith first assumed office in 2013.
- Bill Whitehead: 421
- Bridget Smith: 542
- June 3 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
District 32
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Clarena Brockie - Incumbent Brockie first assumed office in 2013.
- Clarena Brockie
- June 3 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Clarena Brockie: 1,041
- Gilbert Meyers: 1,213
District 33
Note: Incumbent Kris Hansen (R) ran for Montana State Senate District 14.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Mike Lang - Incumbent Lang first assumed office in 2013.
- Mike Lang
November 4 General election candidates:
- Michael Finley: 894
- Mike Lang: 2,759
Note: Hopstad withdrew before the general election. Finley was appointed as his replacement.
District 34
Note: Incumbent Wendy Warburton (R) did not seek re-election.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Austin Knudsen - Incumbent Knudsen first assumed office in 2011.
- Austin Knudsen
November 4 General election candidates:
- Gene Hartsock: 1,022
- Austin Knudsen: 3,279
District 35
Note: Incumbent Mike Lang (R) ran in District 33.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Scott Staffanson - Incumbent Staffanson first assumed office in 2013.
- Scott Staffanson
November 4 General election candidates:
- Rob Knotts: 674
- Scott Staffanson: 2,612
District 36
Note: Incumbent Austin Knudsen (R) ran in District 34.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Alan Doane - Incumbent Doane first assumed office in 2013.
- Alan Doane
November 4 General election candidates:
- Edward Hansen: 1,039
- Alan Doane: 2,668
District 37
Note: Incumbent Scott Staffanson (R) ran in District 35.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Lee Randall - Incumbent Randall first assumed office in 2009.
- Lee Randall
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dixie Rieger: 902
- Lee Randall: 3,629
District 38
Note: Incumbent Alan Doane (R) ran in District 36.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Steven Muggli: 1,497
- Kenneth Holmlund: 1,709
District 39
Note: Incumbent Lee Randall (R) ran in District 37.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Howard Keller: 893
- Geraldine Custer: 2,976
District 40
Note: Incumbent Bill McChesney (D) ran for Montana State Senate District 19.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Tom Berry: 1,252 - Incumbent Berry first assumed office in 2009.
- Ray Gorham: 829
- Tom Berry: 1,252
November 4 General election candidates:
- Edith Sloan: 881
- Tom Berry: 3,006
District 41
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Rae Peppers - Incumbent Peppers first assumed office in 2013.
- Rae Peppers
- June 3 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
District 42
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Carolyn Pease-Lopez - Incumbent Lopez first assumed office in 2009.
- Carolyn Pease-Lopez
- June 3 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
District 43
Note: Incumbent Duane Ankney (R) ran for Montana State Senate District 20.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Clayton Fiscus - Incumbent Fiscus first assumed office in 2007.
- Clayton Fiscus
November 4 General election candidates:
- John Pulasky: 1,366
- Clayton Fiscus: 1,757
District 44
Note: Incumbent Jonathan McNiven (R) ran in District 56.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Sandy Wong: 1,479
- Dale Mortensen: 1,883
District 45
Note: Incumbent Tom Berry (R) ran in District 40.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Daniel Zolnikov - Incumbent Zolnikov first assumed office in 2013.
- Daniel Zolnikov
November 4 General election candidates:
- Stephen Hoklin: 971
- Daniel Zolnikov: 2,494
District 46
Note: Incumbent Clayton Fiscus (R) ran in District 43.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Don Jones - Incumbent Jones first assumed office in 2013.
- Don Jones
November 4 General election candidates:
- Paul Van Tricht: 1,515
- Don Jones: 2,948
District 47
Note: Incumbent Daniel Zolnikov (R) ran in District 45.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Mary McNally - Incumbent McNally first assumed office in 2011.
- Mary McNally
Note: McNally withdrew after the primary to accept a replacement nomination in Senate District 24.
- June 3 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Katharin Kelker: 1,701
- Joshua Sizemore: 1,328
District 48
Note: Incumbent Douglas Kary (R) ran for Montana State Senate District 22.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Dennis Lenz - Incumbent Lenz first assumed office in 2013.
- Dennis Lenz
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jessica Karjala: 1,889
- Dennis Lenz: 1,720
District 49
Note: Incumbent Mary McNally (D) ran in District 47.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Kelly McCarthy - Incumbent McCarthy first assumed office in 2013.
- Kelly McCarthy
- June 3 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Kelly McCarthy: 1,289
- Cory Hasiak: 1,025
District 50
Note: Incumbent Dennis Lenz (R) ran in District 48.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Virginia Court - Incumbent Court first assumed office in 2011.
- Virginia Court
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Aaron Langford: 328
- Tom Richmond: 560
November 4 General election candidates:
- Virginia Court: 1,657
- Tom Richmond: 1,249
District 51
Note: Incumbent Kelly McCarthy (D) ran in District 49.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Margie MacDonald - Incumbent MacDonald first assumed office in 2009.
- Margie MacDonald
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Landan Cheney: 272
- Tony O'Donnell: 614
November 4 General election candidates:
- Margie MacDonald: 1,323
- Tony O'Donnell: 1,311
Note: This race was subject to a recount, which did not affect the outcome; the above results are from the official canvass.
District 52
Note: Incumbent Virginia Court (D) ran in District 50.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Dave Hagstrom - Incumbent Hagstrom first assumed office in 2013.
- Dave Hagstrom
November 4 General election candidates:
- Chris Goodridge: 1,322
- Dave Hagstrom: 1,500
District 53
Note: Incumbent Dave Hagstrom (R) ran in District 52.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Sarah Laszloffy: 1,548 - Incumbent Laszloffy first assumed office in 2013.
- Mark Noennig: 1,039
- Sarah Laszloffy: 1,548
November 4 General election candidates:
- Clarissa Cerovski: 1,177
- Sarah Laszloffy: 3,781
District 54
Note: Incumbent Margie MacDonald (D) ran in District 51.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Debra Bonogofsky: 648
- Jeff Essmann: 1,341
- Libertarian candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Nancy Rasky: 1,195
- Jeff Essmann: 2,598
- Jeffrey Hill: 207
District 55
Note: Incumbent Cary Smith (R) ran for Montana State Senate District 27.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
Note: Steve Gray was removed from the ballot.
- June 3 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Doc Woerner: 1,304
- Vince Ricci: 2,064
District 56
Note: Incumbent Don Jones (R) ran in District 46.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Jonathan McNiven - Incumbent McNiven first assumed office in 2011.
- Jonathan McNiven
- Libertarian candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Tom Curry: 1,084
- Jonathan McNiven: 2,061
Note: Austill withdrew before the general election.
District 57
Note: Incumbent Sarah Laszloffy (R) ran in District 53.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Michael Huff: 819
- Forrest Mandeville: 3,049
District 58
Note: Incumbent Krayton Kerns (R) did not seek re-election due to term limits.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Julie Bauwens Jones: 713
- Seth Berglee: 881
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mitzi Vorachek: 1,871
- Seth Berglee: 2,774
District 59
Note: Incumbent Joanne Blyton (R) ran for Montana State Senate District 29.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Alan Redfield - Incumbent Redfield first assumed office in 2013.
- Alan Redfield
November 4 General election candidates:
- Karen Lynch: 1,319
- Alan Redfield: 3,255
District 60
Note: Incumbent David Howard (R) ran for Montana State Senate District 29.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Reilly Neill - Incumbent Neill first assumed office in 2013.
- Reilly Neill
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Kevin Fochs: 583
- Debra Lamm: 754
November 4 General election candidates:
- Reilly Neill: 1,894
- Debra Lamm: 2,030
District 61
Note: Incumbent Alan Redfield (R) ran in District 59.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Kathleen Williams - Incumbent Williams first assumed office in 2011.
- Kathleen Williams
- June 3 Republican primary:
Note: Billie Love was removed from the ballot.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Kathleen Williams: 2,975
- Nick Mahan: 2,187
District 62
Note: Incumbent Reilly Neill (D) ran in District 60.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Dane Peeples: 61
- Tom Woods: 1,165 - Incumbent Woods first assumed office in 2013.
- June 3 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Tom Woods: 2,890
- Vicki Schultz: 1,678
District 63
Note: Incumbent Franke Wilmer (D) ran for Montana State Senate District 32.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
Note: Laura Springer was removed from the ballot.
- June 3 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Zach Brown: 1,522
- Nathan MacLaren: 988
District 64
Note: Incumbent Tom Woods (D) ran in District 62.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Christopher Burke: 361
- C.J. Monteith: 79
- Christopher Burke: 361
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Kerry White - Incumbent White first assumed office in 2013.
- Kerry White
November 4 General election candidates:
- Christopher Burke: 1,635
- Kerry White: 2,592
District 65
Note: Incumbent Kathleen Williams (D) ran in District 61.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Mike More: 350
- Eric Fulton: 241
- Mike More: 350
November 4 General election candidates:
- Christopher Pope: 1,944
- Mike More: 1,488
District 66
Note: Incumbent JP Pomnichowski (D) ran for Montana State Senate District 33.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Denise Hayman: 559
- Kathy Hollenback: 114
- Denise Hayman: 559
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Ed Johnson: 300
- Mary MacLaren: 216
- Ed Johnson: 300
November 4 General election candidates:
- Denise Hayman: 2,186
- Ed Johnson: 1,204
District 67
Note: Incumbent Gordon Vance (R) ran for Montana State Senate District 34.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jeannie Brown: 1,027
- Tom Burnett: 2,151
District 68
Note: Incumbent Kelly Flynn (R) ran in District 70.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Ashley Stevick: 1,003
- Art Wittich: 2,256
District 69
Note: Incumbent Ted Washburn (R) ran for Montana State Senate District 34.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
Note: Ward suspended his campaign before the primary, and formally withdrew afterwards.[6]
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Mike Houghton: 654
- Matthew Monforton: 1,008
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mark Bond: 1,127
- Matthew Monforton: 3,014
District 70
Note: Incumbent Kerry White (R) ran in District 64.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Kelly Flynn - Incumbent Flynn first assumed office in 2011.
- Kelly Flynn
November 4 General election candidates:
- Marla Clark: 1,210
- Kelly Flynn: 3,231
District 71
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Ray Shaw: 1,307 - Incumbent Shaw first assumed office in 2013.
- Bob Wagner: 897
- Ray Shaw: 1,307
November 4 General election candidates:
- Johanna Lester: 1,196
- Ray Shaw: 3,385
District 72
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Brooke Erb: 874
- Jeff Welborn: 1,684 - Incumbent Welborn first assumed office in 2009.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Norma Duffy: 886
- Jeff Welborn: 3,440
District 73
Note: Incumbent Pat Noonan (D) ran in District 74.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Edith McClafferty - Incumbent McClafferty first assumed office in 2009.
- Edith McClafferty
- June 3 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
District 74
Note: Incumbent Ryan Lynch (D) ran in District 76.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Pat Noonan - Incumbent Noonan first assumed office in 2009.
- Pat Noonan
- June 3 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
Independent candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Pat Noonan: 1,623
- John Michael Driscoll: 1,274
District 75
Note: Incumbent Edith McClafferty (D) ran in District 73.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Kirk Wagoner - Incumbent Wagoner first assumed office in 2013.
- Kirk Wagoner
November 4 General election candidates:
- Kevin Keeler: 1,762
- Kirk Wagoner: 2,690
District 76
Note: Incumbent Amanda Curtis (D) did not seek re-election.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Ryan Lynch - Incumbent Lynch first assumed office in 2013.
- Ryan Lynch
Note: Brian Turnquist was removed from the ballot.
- June 3 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
District 77
Note: Incumbent Kirk Wagoner ran in District 75.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Kathy Swanson - Incumbent Swanson first assumed office in 2011.
- Kathy Swanson
- June 3 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
Note: James Davis was removed from the ballot.
November 4 General election candidates:
District 78
Note: Incumbent Steve Gibson (R) ran in District 84.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Gordon Pierson: 565 - Incumbent Pierson first assumed office in 2013.
- Douglas Shidler II: 140
- Gordon Pierson: 565
- June 3 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Gordon Pierson: 1,857
- Suzzann Nordwick: 1,012
District 79
Note: Incumbent Chuck Hunter (D) ran in District 83.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Jenny Eck - Incumbent Eck first assumed office in 2013.
- Jenny Eck
- June 3 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jenny Eck: 2,712
- John Perkins: 1,721
Note: Tenneson was removed from the general election ballot. Perkins was appointed as his replacement.
District 80
Note: Incumbent Liz Bangerter (R) ran in District 82.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Patrick Johnson: 483
- Mike Miller: 924 - Incumbent Miller first assumed office in 2009.
- June 3 Libertarian primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Elizabeth Cain: 1,135
- Mike Miller: 2,794
- Ron Vandevender: 197
District 81
Note: Incumbent Galen Hollenbaugh (D), who was ineligible for re-election due to term limits, ran for Montana Public Service Commissioner - District 5.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Anna Doran: 647
- Janet Ellis: 765
- June 3 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Janet Ellis: 2,207
- Michael Pardis: 1,567
District 82
Note: Incumbent Jenny Eck (D) ran in District 79.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Liz Bangerter - Incumbent Bangerter first assumed office in 2011.
- Liz Bangerter
November 4 General election candidates:
- Moffie Funk: 2,179
- Liz Bangerter: 1,973
District 83
Note: Incumbent Wylie Galt (R) did not seek re-election.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Chuck Hunter - Incumbent Hunter first assumed office in 2009.
- Chuck Hunter
- June 3 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
District 84
Note: Incumbent Mike Miller (R) ran in District 80.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Steve Gibson - Incumbent Gibson first assumed office in 2011.
- Steve Gibson
- Libertarian candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mary Ann Dunwell: 1,885
- Steve Gibson: 1,862
Note: Nicholas Taffs withdrew before the general election.
District 85
Note: Incumbent Gordon Pierson (D) ran in District 78.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Mike Jeffords: 1,067
- Theresa Manzella: 1,367
November 4 General election candidates:
- James Youso: 1,431
- Theresa Manzella: 3,051
District 86
Note: Incumbent Kathy Swanson (D) ran in District 77.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Ron Ehli - Incumbent Ehli first assumed office in 2011.
- Ron Ehli
November 4 General election candidates:
- Nancy Schneider: 1,601
- Ron Ehli: 2,447
District 87
Note: Incumbent Pat Connell (R) ran for Montana State Senate District 43.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Nancy Ballance - Incumbent Ballance first assumed office in 2013.
- Nancy Ballance
November 4 General election candidates:
- Erin O'Leary Houtchens: 1,120
- Nancy Ballance: 2,832
District 88
Note: Incumbent Ron Ehli (R) ran in District 86.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Edward Greef: 1,161 - Incumbent Greef first assumed office in 2011.
- Russ Vogel: 400
- Edward Greef: 1,161
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dan Metully: 1,400
- Edward Greef: 2,448
District 89
Note: Incumbent Nancy Ballance (R) ran in District 87.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Nate McConnell: 658
- Lewie Schneller: 242
- Sam Thompson: 124
- Nate McConnell: 658
- June 3 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
District 90
Note: Incumbent Edward Greef (R) ran in District 88.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Ellie Hill - Incumbent Hill first assumed office in 2011.
- Ellie Hill
- June 3 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
District 91
Note: Incumbent David Moore (R) ran in District 92.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Bryce Bennett - Incumbent Bennett first assumed office in 2011.
- Bryce Bennett
- June 3 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
District 92
Note: Incumbent Bryce Bennett (D) ran in District 91.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Larry Dunham: 323
- David "Doc" Moore: 538 - Incumbent Moore first assumed office in 2013.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dave Strohmaier: 1,714
- David "Doc" Moore: 1,935
District 93
Note: Incumbent Douglas Coffin (D) ran for Montana State Senate District 49.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Susan Evans: 227
- James Steele, Jr.: 223
- Susan Evans: 227
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Frank Delgado: 705
- Dan Salomon: 977 - Incumbent Salomon first assumed office in 2011.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Susan Evans: 1,323
- Dan Salomon: 1,842
District 94
Note: Incumbent Ellie Hill (D) ran in District 90.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Kimberly Dudik - Incumbent Dudik first assumed office in 2013.
- Kimberly Dudik
- June 3 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
Note: Sebastian Guilhemotonia was removed from the ballot.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Kimberly Dudik: 1,748
- Gary Marbut: 1,700
District 95
Note: Incumbent Tom Steenberg (D) ran in District 99.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
District 96
Note: Incumbent Carolyn Squires (D) withdrew from the District 100 primary, opting to retire at the end of her term.[7]
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Andrew Person - Incumbent Person first assumed office in 2014.
- Andrew Person
- June 3 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Andrew Person: 1,819
- Lyn Hellegaard: 1,678
District 97
Note: Incumbent Todd Mowbray (D) was an interim replacement for Nancy Wilson (D), who resigned and ran for a new tenure in District 95.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- June 3 Republican primary:
- Libertarian candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Bill Geer: 1,749
- Brad Tschida: 2,209
- Charles Satchfield: 91
District 98
Note: Incumbent Andrew Person (D) ran in District 96.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Heather Cahoon: 535
- Willis Curdy: 644
- Greg Strandberg: 118
- June 3 Republican primary:
Note: David August was removed from the ballot.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Willis Curdy: 2,266
- Roger Seewald: 1,505
District 99
Note: Incumbent Kimberly Dudik (D) ran in District 94.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Tom Steenberg - Incumbent Steenberg first assumed office in 2013.
- Tom Steenberg
- June 3 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
District 100
Note: Incumbent Champ Edmunds (R) did not seek re-election.
- June 3 Democratic primary:
- Chuck Erickson: 400
- Andrea Olsen: 1,102
- June 3 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
See also
External links
- Montana Secretary of State, official general election results
- Montana Secretary of State, official 2014 primary election results
- Montana Secretary of State, "2014 Candidate Filing List: Legislative"
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 mtpr.org, "Republican divide widening ahead of MT primary election," February 26, 2014
- ↑ Ballotpedia.org, "Montana Senate Margin of Victory," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Ballotpedia.org, "Montana House Margin of Victory," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Montana Legislative Services, "Constitution of Montana," accessed March 6, 2014 (Referenced Art. V, Sec. 4)
- ↑ The Daily Inter Lake, "Democrats switch Senate candidates," July 5, 2014
- ↑ Bozeman Daily Chronicle, "Democrats and Republicans preparing for slugfest in Gallatin County," June 15, 2014
- ↑ Missoulian, "Longtime Missoula legislator Squires withdraws from race," March 10, 2014
