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This page is an overview of the 2018 Montana elections, including the state's election results, the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, featured elections, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
To see our analysis of the 2018 elections, visit Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub.
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Results
U.S. Senate
General election for U.S. Senate Montana
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jon Tester (D) | 50.3 | 253,876 | |
| Matt Rosendale (R) | 46.8 | 235,963 | ||
| Rick Breckenridge (L) | 2.9 | 14,545 | ||
Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 504,384 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Steve Kelly (G)
U.S. House
General election for U.S. House Montana At-large District
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Greg Gianforte (R) | 50.9 | 256,661 | |
| Kathleen Williams (D) | 46.2 | 233,284 | ||
| Elinor Swanson (L) | 2.9 | 14,476 | ||
Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 504,421 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Doug Campbell (G)
State ballot measures
- See also: Montana 2018 ballot measures
Click on the following links for state ballot measure results:
- Montana I-186, Requirements for Permits and Reclamation Plans of New Hard Rock Mines Initiative (2018)
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- Montana LR-128, Property Tax for State University System Measure (2018)
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- Montana I-185, Extend Medicaid Expansion and Increase Tobacco Taxes Initiative (2018)
State executives
Click on the following link for state executive election results:
State legislature
Click on the following links for state legislative election results:
State courts
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Election analysis
Tens of thousands of elections took place in 2018 across the United States, including primary and general elections at the federal, state, and local levels. Within these elections, there were a variety of different trends and patterns that relayed a certain level of political significance. In 2018, we identified and followed a series of narratives—big picture stories—up-and-down the ballot and across the country throughout the year.
Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub presents our analysis, research, and curation of the 2018 elections.
Offices on the ballot
Below is a list of 2018 Montana elections covered by Ballotpedia. Follow the links to learn more about each type.
See also:
Democratic Party primaries in Montana, 2018
Republican Party primaries in Montana, 2018
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Featured elections
The following Montana elections were identified as featured elections based on electoral history, competitive polling, campaign finance data, or significant involvement from noteworthy individuals or organizations. The list also includes primary elections that featured conflict between different factions within the political party.
Federal elections
Primary elections
General elections
State elections
Primary elections
There were no featured state-level primary elections in Montana in 2018.
General elections
There were no featured state-level general elections in Montana in 2018.
Local elections
There were no featured local elections in Montana in 2018.
Election dates
Statewide election dates in Montana are listed below. For more dates, please see Ballotpedia:Calendar.
Statewide election dates
June 5, 2018: Primary election
November 6, 2018: General election
Polling hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.[1]
Local election dates
Ballotpedia provides comprehensive ballot coverage of municipal elections in the nation's 100 largest cities by population, including races for trial court judgeships and county offices that overlap them. Ballotpedia also covers the nation's 200 largest public school districts by student enrollment and all school districts overlapping the top 100 cities by population. This list also includes state legislative special elections:
Not available. See the Ballotpedia calendar page for more election dates.
Frequently asked questions
When were the polls open?
7 a.m. to 8 p.m.[2]
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2018) for more information
Where could I find election results?
Election results are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section of this page.
How did primaries work in Montana?
See Primary elections in Montana.
How could I register to vote?
See Voting in Montana.
Was there an early voting period?
See Voting in Montana.
Who was eligible for absentee voting?
What were the voter ID laws in Montana?
See Voter identification laws by state.
How could I have filed to run for office?
See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in Montana for information on how to run for state or federal office.
What did Ballotpedia cover?
See Election coverage approach for Ballotpedia.
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Email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.
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