The 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Montana were held on November 8, 2022, to elect two
U.S. Representative
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s from
Montana
Montana () is a state in the Mountain West division of the Western United States. It is bordered by Idaho to the west, North Dakota and South Dakota to the east, Wyoming to the south, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbi ...
, one from each of its
congressional district
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s. Prior to this election cycle, Montana had one
at-large
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district
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, represented by Republican
Matt Rosendale. However, during the
2020 redistricting cycle, Montana regained the that it lost in 1993. As a result, Montana became the first state relegated from multi-district to at-large status that reclaimed a 2nd representative in the House of Representatives, in which Rosendale ran for re-election.
Overview
District
District 1
The 1st district is based in mountainous
Western Montana
Western Montana is the western region of the U.S. state of Montana. The most restrictive definition limits western Montana only to the parts of the state west of the Continental Divide. Other common definitions add in the mountainous areas east o ...
, including the cities of
Missoula,
Bozeman
Bozeman is a city and the county seat of Gallatin County, Montana, United States. Located in southwest Montana, the 2020 census put Bozeman's population at 53,293, making it the fourth-largest city in Montana. It is the principal city of th ...
and
Butte
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.
It is currently represented along with the rest of the state by representative
Matt Rosendale. Since Rosendale is running for re-election in the 2nd district, this district is an open seat.
Republican primary
Candidates
=Nominee
=
*
Ryan Zinke, former
U.S. Secretary of the Interior
The United States secretary of the interior is the head of the United States Department of the Interior. The secretary and the Department of the Interior are responsible for the management and conservation of most federal land along with natural ...
and former U.S. Representative from
=Eliminated in primary
=
*Mitch Heuer
*Matthew Jette, teacher and perennial candidate
*
Albert Olszewski, former
state senator
A state senator is a member of a state's senate in the bicameral legislature of 49 U.S. states, or a member of the unicameral Nebraska Legislature.
Description
A state senator is a member of an upper house in the bicameral legislatures of 49 U ...
, candidate for U.S. Senate in
2018
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and for
Governor of Montana
The governor of Montana is the head of government of MontanaMontana Constitution, Article VI, Section 4. and the commander-in-chief of the U.S. state, state's Montana National Guard, military forces. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, ...
in
2020
2020 was heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to global Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, social and Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruption, mass cancellations and postponements of events, COVID- ...
*Mary Todd, pastor
Endorsements
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
=Nominee
=
*
Monica Tranel
Monica Joan Tranel (also Tranel-Michini; born May 4, 1966) is an American rower, lawyer, and political candidate. She competed at the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics. A member of the Democratic Party, Tranel ran unsuccessfully for Montana's 1st c ...
, former Olympian and nominee for District 4 of the
Montana Public Service Commission in 2020
=Eliminated in primary
=
*Cora Neumann, public health expert, founder of the Global First Ladies Alliance and candidate for U.S. Senate in
2020
2020 was heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to global Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, social and Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruption, mass cancellations and postponements of events, COVID- ...
*
Tom Winter, former
state representative
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Two federations literally use the term "state legislature":
* The legislative branches of each of the fifty state governments of the United Sta ...
and candidate for in
2020
2020 was heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to global Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, social and Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruption, mass cancellations and postponements of events, COVID- ...
=Withdrew
=
*
Laurie Bishop
Laurie Bishop (born 1970) is an American politician who serves in the Montana House of Representatives from the 60th district since 2017, as a member of the Democratic Party. During her tenure in the state house she served as chair of the Democra ...
,
state representative
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* The legislative branches of each of the fifty state governments of the United Sta ...
=Declined
=
*
Kimberly Dudik, former
state representative
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Two federations literally use the term "state legislature":
* The legislative branches of each of the fifty state governments of the United Sta ...
and candidate for
Montana Attorney General
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The Montana State attorney general, Attorney General, currently Republican Austin ...
in
2020
2020 was heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to global Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, social and Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruption, mass cancellations and postponements of events, COVID- ...
*
Shane Morigeau
Shane Morigeau (born September 8, 1984) is an American politician. He grew up in Ronan, Montana, and he is a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Nation.
Early life and education
He graduated from the Alexander ...
,
state senator
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Description
A state senator is a member of an upper house in the bicameral legislatures of 49 U ...
and nominee for
Montana State Auditor
The Montana State Auditor is a constitutional officer in the executive branch of government of the U.S. state of Montana. The State Auditor is elected once every four years, concurrent with the state's gubernatorial election and the U.S. presid ...
in
2020
2020 was heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to global Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, social and Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruption, mass cancellations and postponements of events, COVID- ...
''(
running for re-election)''
*
Whitney Williams
Whitney Williams is an American businesswoman and political candidate. In October 2019, Williams announced her candidacy for the 2020 Montana gubernatorial election. She was eliminated in the primaries.
Early life and education
Williams is a s ...
, businesswoman, daughter of former U.S. Representative
Pat Williams, and candidate for
Governor of Montana
The governor of Montana is the head of government of MontanaMontana Constitution, Article VI, Section 4. and the commander-in-chief of the U.S. state, state's Montana National Guard, military forces. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, ...
in
2020
2020 was heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to global Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, social and Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruption, mass cancellations and postponements of events, COVID- ...
Endorsements
Results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
= Nominee
=
* John Lamb, farmer and business owner
General election
Predictions
Polling
Results
District 2
The 2nd district encompasses much of the state east of the
Continental Divide
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, including the cities of
Billings
Billings is the largest city in the U.S. state of Montana, with a population of 117,116 as of the 2020 census. Located in the south-central portion of the state, it is the seat of Yellowstone County and the principal city of the Billings Metrop ...
,
Great Falls
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* Great, a relative measurement in physical space, see Size
* Greatness, being divine, majestic, superior, majestic, or transcendent
People
* List of people known as "the Great"
*Artel Great (born ...
and
Helena
Helena may refer to:
People
*Helena (given name), a given name (including a list of people and characters with the name)
*Katri Helena (born 1945), Finnish singer
*Helena, mother of Constantine I
Places
Greece
* Helena (island)
Guyana
* ...
.
Incumbent
Matt Rosendale, a Republican who was elected in the with 56.4% of the vote in 2020, is seeking re-election in this district.
This was the first U.S. congressional election where the Democratic nominee finished third since the
2018 Maine Senate race.
Republican primary
Candidates
=Nominee
=
*
Matt Rosendale, incumbent U.S. Representative from
=Eliminated in primary
=
*Kyle Austin, healthcare company owner
*James Boyette, sales manager
*Charles Walking Child, activist
=Declined
=
*
Russell Fagg
Russell C. Fagg is an American attorney, former judge, and politician. A Republican, he served two terms in the Montana House of Representatives from 1991 to 1995. He succeeded Mary McDonough in the 89th district. Fagg was succeeded by Peggy Arnot ...
, former
Yellowstone County
Yellowstone County is the most populous county in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 164,731. Its county seat is Billings. Yellowstone County is named for the Yellowstone River which roughly bisects the county ...
district judge, former
state representative
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Two federations literally use the term "state legislature":
* The legislative branches of each of the fifty state governments of the United Sta ...
, and candidate for U.S. Senate in
2018
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*
Tim Fox, former
Montana Attorney General
The Montana Department of Justice is a state law enforcement agency of Montana. The Department is equivalent to the State Bureau of Investigation in other states.
The Montana State attorney general, Attorney General, currently Republican Austin ...
and candidate for
Governor of Montana
The governor of Montana is the head of government of MontanaMontana Constitution, Article VI, Section 4. and the commander-in-chief of the U.S. state, state's Montana National Guard, military forces. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, ...
in
2020
2020 was heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to global Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, social and Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruption, mass cancellations and postponements of events, COVID- ...
*
Brad Johnson, chair of the
Montana Public Service Commission and former
Montana Secretary of State
The Secretary of State of Montana is one of the elected constitutional officers of executive branch of the U.S. state of Montana.
The current Secretary of State is Christi Jacobsen.
Organization
The Secretary of State's Office is composed of fi ...
Endorsements
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
=Nominee
=
*Penny Ronning, former
Billings
Billings is the largest city in the U.S. state of Montana, with a population of 117,116 as of the 2020 census. Located in the south-central portion of the state, it is the seat of Yellowstone County and the principal city of the Billings Metrop ...
city councilor
=Eliminated in primary
=
*Skylar Williams, student
=Deceased
=
*
Mark Sweeney,
state senator
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Description
A state senator is a member of an upper house in the bicameral legislatures of 49 U ...
''(died May 6, 2022; remained on ballot)''
=Withdrawn
=
*Jack Ballard, outdoor writer and candidate for U.S. Senate in
2020
2020 was heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to global Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, social and Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruption, mass cancellations and postponements of events, COVID- ...
=Declined
=
*
Steve Bullock Steve, Steven, or Stephen Bullock may refer to:
*Steve Bullock (British politician) (born 1953), first directly elected mayor of the London Borough of Lewisham
*Steve Bullock (American politician) (born 1966), 24th Governor of Montana (2013–2021) ...
, former
Governor of Montana
The governor of Montana is the head of government of MontanaMontana Constitution, Article VI, Section 4. and the commander-in-chief of the U.S. state, state's Montana National Guard, military forces. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, ...
, candidate for
President of the United States
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in
2020
2020 was heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to global Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, social and Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruption, mass cancellations and postponements of events, COVID- ...
, and nominee for U.S. Senate in
2020
2020 was heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to global Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, social and Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruption, mass cancellations and postponements of events, COVID- ...
*
Mike Cooney, former
Lieutenant Governor of Montana
The lieutenant governor of Montana is an elected official in the State of Montana that ranks just below the governor of Montana.
List of lieutenant governors
;Parties
Living former lieutenant governors
, there are six former lieutenant gove ...
and nominee for
Governor of Montana
The governor of Montana is the head of government of MontanaMontana Constitution, Article VI, Section 4. and the commander-in-chief of the U.S. state, state's Montana National Guard, military forces. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, ...
in
2020
2020 was heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to global Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, social and Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruption, mass cancellations and postponements of events, COVID- ...
Endorsements
Results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
=Nominee
=
*Sam Rankin, lawyer, real estate broker, and perennial candidate
=Eliminated in primary
=
*Roger Roots, nominee for U.S. Senate in
2014
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*Samuel Thomas
Results
Independents
Candidates
=Declared
=
*Gary Buchanan, financial advisor and former director of the Montana Department of Commerce
=Disqualified
=
*Curt Zygmond, beer brewing intern
Endorsements
General election
Predictions
Polling
Results
Notes
References
External links
;Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates
Monica Tranel (D) for CongressRyan Zinke (R) for Congress
;Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates
Gary Buchanan (I) for CongressPenny Ronning (D) for CongressMatt Rosendale (R) for Congress
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