Billings is the most populous 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 Metropolitan Area,which had a population of 184,167 in the 2020 census. With one of the largest trade areas in the United States,Billings is the trade and distribution center for much of Montana east of the Continental Divide. Billings is also the largest retail destination for much of the same area. The Billings Chamber of Commerce claims the area of commerce covers more than 125,000 square miles (320,000 km2). In 2009,it was estimated to serve over 500,000 people.
The Billings Metropolitan Area is served by two major news television stations,four major non-news television stations,one community television station,25 commercial radio stations and one major daily newspaper. Note:Community 7 is only available through cable or satellite.
Sidney Runyan Thomas is an American lawyer and jurist serving as a senior U.S. circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit since 1996. He served as the Ninth Circuit's chief judge from 2014 to 2021. His chambers are located in Billings,Montana.
Steven David Daines is an American politician and former corporate executive serving as the junior United States senator from Montana since 2015. A member of the Republican Party,he represented Montana's at-large congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013 to 2015.
Wind power in Montana is a growing industry. Montana had over 695 MW of wind generation capability by 2016,responsible for 7.6% of in-state electricity generation.
Monica Joan Tranel 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 congressional district in the 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Montana. She announced a bid for the same congressional seat in anticipation of the 2024 elections. Before running for Congress,she was twice a candidate for the Montana Public Service Commission and sought election to the Helena City Commission.
Robert Ernest Quist is an American musician and politician,known for his work in bluegrass and country music. Originally a founding member of the Mission Mountain Wood Band,he plays guitar and banjo in addition to singing and songwriting. His songs have also been recorded by artists Michael Martin Murphey and Loretta Lynn,among others.
Gregory Richard Gianforte is an American businessman,politician,software engineer,and writer serving as the 25th governor of Montana since 2021. A member of the Republican Party,Gianforte served as the U.S. representative for Montana's at-large congressional district from 2017 to 2021.
The 2014 United States Senate election in Montana took place on November 4,2014,to elect a member of the United States Senate from Montana,concurrently with other elections to the United States Senate in other states and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections.
Kathleen Williams is an American politician from Montana. A member of the Democratic Party,she served in the nonpartisan Environmental Quality Council of the Montana Legislature and the Montana Department of Fish,Wildlife and Parks. In 2010,she was elected to the Montana House of Representatives and served three two-year terms before retiring. In 2018 and 2020,Williams ran,unsuccessfully,as the Democratic nominee for Montana's at-large seat in the United States House of Representatives.
Margaret "Margie" MacDonald is an American politician who served as a member of the Montana Senate for the 26th district from 2017 to 2021. She previously served four terms in the Montana House of Representatives,representing the 54th and 51st district. She also served as Democratic minority whip in both chambers of the legislature.
Matthew Martin Rosendale Sr. is an American politician and businessman. A Republican,Rosendale represents Montana's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.
John Edward Walsh is an American real estate agent,former politician and former military officer who served as a United States Senator from Montana from 2014 to 2015. A member of the Democratic Party,he previously served as a colonel in the Army National Guard,the adjutant general of the Montana National Guard with a state commission as a brigadier general from 2008 to 2012 and the 34th Lieutenant Governor of Montana from 2013 to 2014 under Governor Steve Bullock.
The 2014 congressional election in Montana was held on November 4,2014,to elect the U.S. representative from Montana's at-large congressional district. Between 1993 and 2023,Montana had one at-large seat in the House.
Patricia Rae Peppers is an American politician who served as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from 2013 to 2021. When elected in 2012,Peppers defeated Republican incumbent Sterling Small by a margin of 1,399 to 1,080.
In Montana,an at-large congressional district special election was held on May 25,2017,to determine the member of the United States House of Representatives for Montana's at-large congressional district. The election was necessitated by incumbent Republican Representative Ryan Zinke's appointment as United States Secretary of the Interior. Zinke resigned on March 1,2017,upon his confirmation.
Dale Lee Mortensen was an American politician. A Republican,he served in the Montana House of Representatives from 2015 until his death in 2020. A graduate of Montana State University,he lived in Billings,Montana. He served in the police and sheriff's offices as a law enforcement officer. Mortensen owned and operated a private investigation business. He was a field representative for Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg. Mortensen died on January 29,2020,in Billings and was 53 years old.
The 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Montana were held on November 8,2022,to elect two U.S. Representatives from Montana,one from each of its congressional districts. Prior to this election cycle,Montana had one at-large district,represented by Republican Matt Rosendale. However,during the 2020 redistricting cycle,Montana regained the 2nd district 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.
Katie Zolnikov is an American politician serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 45th district. Elected in November 2020,she assumed office on January 4,2021. Zolnikov succeeded her husband Daniel Zolnikov after he resigned from the House in 2020.
