United States House of Representatives election in Montana, 1998

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The 1998 United States House of Representatives election in Montana were held on November 3, 1998 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, 1998 [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Rick Hill (inc.)175,74853.01
Democratic Dusty Deschamps147,07344.36
Libertarian Mike Fellows 5,6521.70
Reform Webb Sullivan3,0780.93
Total votes331,551100.00
Republican hold

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Preceded by
1996 elections
United States House elections in Montana
1998
Succeeded by
2000 elections