United States House of Representatives election in Montana, 2000

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The 2000 United States House of Representatives election in Montana were held on November 7, 2000 to determine who will represent the state of Montana in the United States House of Representatives. Montana has one, at large district in the House, apportioned according to the 1990 United States Census, due to its low population. Representatives are elected for two-year terms.

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General Election

Results

Montana At-large congressional district election, 2000 [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Denny Rehberg 211,41851.50
Democratic Nancy Keenan 189,97146.28
Libertarian James J. Tikalsky9,1322.22
Total votes410,521100.00
Republican hold

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Preceded by
1998 elections
United States House elections in Montana
2000
Succeeded by
2002 elections