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An election was held on November 3, 2020 to elect 25 members to Montana's Senate. The election coincided with elections for other offices, including the presidency, U.S Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, governorship, and state house. The primary election was held on June 2, 2020 [1] [2]
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report [3] | Safe R | October 21, 2020 |
Summary of the November 3, 2020 Montana Senate election results
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| Party | Votes | Seats | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | % | No. | +/− | % | ||
| Republican | 184,066 | 64.24 | 31 | +1 | 62.00 | |
| Democratic | 97,474 | 34.02 | 19 | -1 | 38.00 | |
| Libertarian | 3,722 | 1.30 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Write-in | 1,261 | 0.44 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Total | 286,523 | 100.00 | 50 | ±0 | 100.00 | |
| Registered voters | 752,538 | 100.00 | ||||
| Turnout | 286,523 | 38.07 | ||||
| Source: Montana Elections Results, Montana Secretary of State | ||||||
Districts where the margin of victory was under 10%:
Incumbent Republican Dee Brown had represented the 2nd district since 2013. Brown was term-limited and could not seek re-election. State Representative Carl Glimm won the open seat.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Carl Glimm | 8,760 | 68.30% | |
| Democratic | Kyle Waterman | 4,066 | 31.70% | |
| Total votes | 12,826 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Incumbent Republican Keith Regier had represented the 3rd district since 2017.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Keith Regier (incumbent) | 8,334 | 55.85% | |
| Democratic | Guthrie Quist | 6,588 | 44.15% | |
| Total votes | 14,922 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Incumbent Republican Albert Olszewski had represented the 6th district since 2017. Olszewski unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination for Governor. Term-limited state representative and state House Speaker Greg Hertz won the open seat.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Greg Hertz | 10,305 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 10,305 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Incumbent Republican Jennifer Fielder had represented the 7th district since 2013. Fielder was term-limited and ran successfully for a seat on the Montana Public Service Commission.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bob Brown | 9,560 | 75.00% | |
| Democratic | Diane L. Magone | 3,187 | 25.00% | |
| Total votes | 12,747 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Incumbent Steve Fitzpatrick had represented the 10th district since 2017.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steve Fitzpatrick (incumbent) | 10,018 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 10,018 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Incumbent Republican Ryan Osmundson had represented the 15th district since 2017.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ryan Osmundson (incumbent) | 9,511 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 9,511 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Incumbent Democrat Frank Smith had represented the 16th district since 2017. Smith chose not to seek re-election, and instead successfully ran for a seat in the Montana House.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike Fox | 5,718 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 5,718 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Incumbent Republican Mike Lang had represented the 17th district since 2017.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Lang (incumbent) | 9,385 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 9,385 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Incumbent Republican Steve Hinebauch had represented the 18th district since 2017.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steve Hinebauch (incumbent) | 8,618 | 78.37% | |
| Democratic | Pat Mischel | 2,378 | 21.63% | |
| Total votes | 10,996 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Incumbent Republican Jason Small had represented the 21st district since 2017.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jason Small (incumbent) | 4,023 | 57.80% | |
| Democratic | Rae Peppers | 2,937 | 42.20% | |
| Total votes | 6,960 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Incumbent Republican Roger Webb had represented the 23rd district since 2013. Webb was term-limited and could not seek re-election. Former state representative Tom McGillvray won the open seat.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom McGillvray | 9,893 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 9,893 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Incumbent Democrat Jen Gross had represented the 25th district since 2017.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jen Gross (incumbent) | 4,146 | 51.45% | |
| Republican | Scott Price | 3,912 | 48.55% | |
| Total votes | 8,058 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Incumbent Democrat Margaret MacDonald had represented the 26th district since 2017. She ran for re-election to a 2nd term, but was defeated by Republican Chris Friedel.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Friedel | 4,823 | 52.55% | |
| Democratic | Margaret MacDonald (incumbent) | 4,355 | 47.45% | |
| Total votes | 9,178 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
Incumbent Republican Tom Richmond had represented the 28th district since 2017. Former Public Service Commissioner and state representative Brad Molnar defeated Richmond in the Republican primary.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brad Molnar | 8,659 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 8,659 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Incumbent Democrat Mike Phillips had represented the 31st district since 2013. Phillips was term-limited and could not seek re-election. State Representative Christopher Pope won the open seat.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Christopher Pope | 11,018 | 66.32% | |
| Republican | Nicolas Allevato | 5,596 | 33.68% | |
| Total votes | 16,614 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Incumbent Republican Scott Sales had represented the 35th district and its predecessors since 2013. Sales was term-limited and could not seek re-election, he instead ran Secretary of State.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Walt Sales | 12,191 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 12,191 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Incumbent Republican Jeffrey Welborn had represented the 36th district since 2017.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeffrey Welborn (incumbent) | 10,526 | 79.55% | |
| Libertarian | John Lamb | 2,706 | 20.45% | |
| Total votes | 13,232 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Incumbent Democrat Minority Leader Jon Sesso had represented the 37th district since 2013. Sesso was term-limited and could not seek re-election.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ryan Lynch | 6,141 | 64.79% | |
| Republican | Aaron Meaders | 3,337 | 35.21% | |
| Total votes | 9,478 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Incumbent Democrat Edith McClafferty had represented the 38th district since 2017.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Edith McClafferty (incumbent) | 6,643 | 50.22% | |
| Republican | Jim Butterbaugh | 6,586 | 49.78% | |
| Total votes | 13,229 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Incumbent Democrat Gene Vuckovich had represented the 39th district since 2011. Vuckovich was term-limited and could not seek re-election.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mark Sweeney | 4,450 | 44.42% | |
| Republican | Suzzann Nordwick | 4,306 | 42.99% | |
| Independent | Gordon Pierson (write-in) | 1,261 | 12.59% | |
| Total votes | 10,017 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Incumbent Republican Terry Gauthier had represented the 40th district since 2017.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Terry Gauthier (incumbent) | 8,504 | 60.47% | |
| Democratic | Catherine Scott | 5,560 | 39.53% | |
| Total votes | 14,064 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Incumbent Republican Majority Leader Fred Thomas had represented the 44th district since 2013. Thomas was term-limited and could not seek re-election. Representative Theresa Manzella won the open seat.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Theresa Manzella | 9,485 | 67.22% | |
| Democratic | Margaret Gorski | 4,626 | 32.78% | |
| Total votes | 14,111 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Incumbent Democrat Dick Barrett had represented the 45th district and its predecessors since 2013. Barrett was term-limited and could not seek re-election.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ellie Boldman | 7,045 | 61.13% | |
| Republican | Susan Campbell Reneau | 4,045 | 35.10% | |
| Libertarian | Nolen W. Skime | 435 | 3.77% | |
| Total votes | 11,525 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Incumbent Democrat Sue Malek had represented the 46th district since 2013. Malek was term-limited and could not seek re-election.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Shannon O'Brien | 8,362 | 66.06% | |
| Republican | Niki Sardot | 4,296 | 33.94% | |
| Total votes | 12,658 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Incumbent Republican Dan Salomon had represented the 47th district since 2017.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan Salomon (incumbent) | 5,983 | 52.11% | |
| Democratic | Chase Porter Gray | 4,918 | 42.83% | |
| Libertarian | Devin Braaten | 581 | 5.06% | |
| Total votes | 11,482 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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