The Montana elections held on November 5, 2024, yielded a voter turnout of 74.49% with 597,537 total votes. Donald Trump won the presidential race with 58% of the votes. The Republican Party dominated statewide races, including the governorship and U.S. Senate, signifying strong support for Republican candidates in Montana. Several constitutional initiatives were also voted upon, with mixed results.
On November 5, 2024, Montanans participated in a significant electoral process, with a turnout rate of 74.49%, reflecting a total of 597,537 votes cast from 802,206 eligible voters. As per the latest updates from the Daily Montanan and aligned with data from the Montana Secretary of State, the results have now been finalized to display the outcomes of various statewide races. Official results are subject to confirmation by the canvassing board, even after the precincts have been reported. In the presidential race, Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, secured 58% of the votes, totaling 343,064. His opponent, Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party, received 38% with 225,272 votes, whereas Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. from the We The People party garnered 2% with 11,426 votes. For the U.S. Senate, Republican candidate Tim Sheehy achieved 53% with 312,086 votes, while incumbent Jon Tester, a Democrat, followed with 45% (267,986 votes). In the first U.S. House District, Ryan Zinke, a Republican, was confirmed as the winner with 52%, collecting 162,541 votes against Democrat Monica Tranel, who received 45%. The second district saw Troy Downing, a Republican, dominate with 66% of the votes. Governor Greg Gianforte, also a Republican, reigned with 59% of the votes, totaling 345,998, over Democrat Ryan Busse, who secured 38%. In relevant down-ballot races, Christi Jacobsen (Republican) won the Secretary of State position with 61% and Austin Knudsen (Republican) prevailed in the Attorney General race with 60%. Other notable results included James Brown (Republican) for Auditor, Susie Hedalen (Republican) for Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Bowen Greenwood (Republican) for Clerk of the Montana Supreme Court, all securing significant proportions of the votes. Crucially, voters also decided on several constitutional initiatives: Initiative 126 was defeated with 51% voting no, while Initiative 127 was rejected at 61%. Conversely, Initiative 128 was approved by 58% of the electorate.
The recent Montana elections were a pivotal event, demonstrating significant voter engagement in the democratic process and indicating political preferences across various levels of governance. The election saw a commanding lead for Republican candidates, reflecting broader national trends in partisan support. Understanding these results requires acknowledgment of Montana’s unique political landscape and its electorate, which has shifted in various ways over recent election cycles. The data provided reinforces the importance of engagement and participation in determining the course of state policies and representation.
The Montana elections of November 2024 resulted in clear victories for Republican candidates across state and federal contests, with Donald Trump leading in the presidential race and Greg Gianforte maintaining his governorship. The high voter turnout signifies a robust civic engagement and presents a mandate for the elected officials moving forward. Ultimately, the election results underscore the prevailing Republican influence in Montana and raise questions about future political dynamics within the state.
Original Source: dailymontanan.com
