Montana is a landlocked state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It borders Idaho to the west,North Dakota to the east,South Dakota to the southeast,Wyoming to the south,and the Canadian provinces of Alberta,British Columbia,and Saskatchewan to the north. It is the fourth-largest state by area,but the eighth-least populous state and the third-least densely populated state. Its capital is Helena,while the most populous city is Billings. The western half of the state contains numerous mountain ranges,while the eastern half is characterized by western prairie terrain and badlands,with smaller mountain ranges found throughout the state.
Silver Bow County is a county in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 census,the population was 35,133. Its county seat is Butte. In 1977,the city and county governments consolidated to form the single entity of Butte-Silver Bow. Additionally,the town of Walkerville is a separate municipality from Butte and is within the county.
Flathead County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. At the 2020 census,its population was 104,357,making it the state's fourth most populous county. Its county seat is Kalispell. Its numerical designation is 7. Its northern border is on the state's north border,making it contiguous with the Canada–US border,facing British Columbia.
Deer Lodge County is a county in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 census,the population was 9,421. It forms a consolidated city-county government with its county seat of Anaconda. The county was established in 1865. It has had a city-county consolidated government since 1977.
The 2008 United States Senate election in Montana was held on November 4,2008. Incumbent Senator Max Baucus won re-election to a sixth term in a landslide,winning more than 70% of the vote and carrying every county in the state,despite Republican John McCain's narrow victory in the state in the concurrent presidential election. Baucus later resigned his seat on February 6,2014,after the Senate confirmed him to be U.S. Ambassador to China,having already announced his intention to retire at the end of term on April 23,2013. As of 2024,this is the last time Democrats won the Class 2 Senate seat in Montana.
Robert C. Oaks is a former Republican member of the New York State Assembly,who represented the 130th Assembly District,which includes all of Wayne County,the towns of Sterling,Victory,Ira,Conquest,Cato,Mentz and Brutus in Cayuga County and the towns of Hannibal,Minetto,and Oswego in Oswego County.
The 2010 United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 2,2010,as part of the 2010 midterm elections during President Barack Obama's first term in office. Voters of the 50 U.S. states chose 435 U.S. Representatives to serve in the 112th United States Congress. Also,voters of the U.S. territories,commonwealths and District of Columbia chose their non-voting delegates. U.S. Senate elections and various state and local elections were held on the same date.
Bryce Bennett is an American politician from Montana. As a Democrat,he served in the Montana Senate from 2019 to 2021,and represented the 50th senate district based in Missoula. He previously served in the Montana House of Representatives from 2011 to 2019.
Greg W. Hinkle is a Republican member of the Montana Legislature. He was elected to Senate District 9,representing Thompson Falls,Montana,in 2008 and 2012. Hinkle served in the Army National Guard from 1966 to 1972. He owns Hinkle's Hardwood Furniture.
Francis "Ed" Edward Buttrey is a Republican member of the Montana Legislature. He served in the Montana Senate from 2011 to 2019 and then served in the Montana House of Representatives. He was elected to Senate District 13,representing Great Falls,Montana,in 2011.
David M. Lewis is an American politician who served in the Montana Legislature from 2001 to 2015. A member of the Republican Party,he was its nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Montana alongside gubernatorial nominee Bob Brown in 2004.
This is a list of persons who have served as members of U.S. state legislatures while enrolled in third parties. For purposes of this list,a third party is defined as any party other than the Democratic Party or the Republican Party. This list spans the period from 1856 to the present. The time period listed beside each elected official's name is the time period when that elected official has served as a state legislator while enrolled as a member of a third party. State legislators who are independent are not included in this list.
Bill Harris is a Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives. As of 2017 he represents District 37.
Keith Regier is an American politician,business owner,and retired teacher from Montana. Regier is a Republican member of Montana Senate for District 3. He served as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from 2007 to 2017.
Mike Cuffe is a Republican member of the Montana Legislature. He was first elected to House District 2 in 2017. Cuffe now represents Senate District 1 in the Lincoln County area. Cuffe received a Journalism degree from the University of Montana. He previously worked as an editor for Libby Western News and as a press secretary for Dick Shoup.
Alan Hale was an American political figure who served as a Republican member of the Montana Legislature. He was elected to House District 77 which represents the Jefferson County area. Hale gained attention when he argued that DUI laws are harmful to small business owners.
Cary Smith is a Republican member of the Montana Legislature. He was elected to State Senate District 27 which represents a portion of the Billings area.
Richard Champion "Champ" Edmunds,Jr. is an American politician and a former Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015.
Javan Daniel "J. D." Mesnard is an American politician and a Republican member of the Arizona Senate representing District 13 since 2023. He previously represented District 17 from 2019 to 2023.
Bob Keenan is a Republican member of the Montana Legislature. He was elected on November 4,2014,to Senate District 5,and assumed that office on January 5,2015,serving in the 2015 legislative session. Keenan represents District 19,which encompasses parts of Flathead and Lake Counties,Montana. Keenan served as President pro tempore from 2017-2018,and as the Senate Minority Leader from 2005–2007. Keenan previously served in the Montana House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999 and in the Montana Senate from 1999 to 2007,where he was president of the senate.
