Montana’s elections on November 5, 2024, resulted in a 74.49% voter turnout with substantial victories for Republican candidates across key positions, including the presidential race with Donald Trump leading at 58% and gubernatorial elections where Greg Gianforte won with 59%. The outcomes for various constitutional initiatives showed mixed results regarding voter preferences.
The Daily Montanan has compiled the final results for the Montana elections, reflecting the outcomes of various statewide races as of November 5, 2024. With a voter turnout of 74.49%, totaling 597,537 votes cast from a possible 802,206 eligible voters, the results remain unofficial until certified by the canvassing board. The data has been sourced from the Montana Secretary of State’s website, with notable races highlighted to indicate declared winners in bold. In the presidential race, Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, garnered a substantial majority with 343,064 votes (58%), followed by Democrat Kamala Harris with 225,272 votes (38%). Other candidates included Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. from We The People with 11,426 votes (2%), Chase Oliver, the Libertarian candidate with 4,141 votes (1%), and Jill Stein from the Green Party receiving 2,764 votes (0%). For the U.S. Senate race, Republican Tim Sheehy achieved victory with 312,086 votes (53%) against incumbent Democrat Jon Tester, who received 267,986 votes (45%). In the U.S. House District 1, Republican Ryan Zinke emerged as the winner, obtaining 162,541 votes (52%) over Democrat Monica Tranel, who collected 138,287 votes (45%). Meanwhile, in District 2, Troy Downing, the Republican candidate, secured a significant win with 179,366 votes (66%) compared to Democrat John B. Driscoll’s 92,077 votes (34%). In the gubernatorial race, incumbent Republican Greg Gianforte led with 345,998 votes (59%), defeating Democrat Ryan Busse, who received 225,781 votes (38%). Republican Christi Jacobsen also garnered a victory in the Secretary of State race with 355,349 votes (61%), while Austin Knudsen, the Republican candidate for Attorney General, received 343,810 votes (60%). Other races saw similar outcomes favoring Republican candidates in various statewide offices. Montana’s election results also included referendums on constitutional initiatives, with Initiative 126 receiving a “No” vote from 51% of voters, while Initiatives 127 and 128 saw “No” votes at 61% and “Yes” votes at 58%, respectively. These results reflect the prevailing political sentiment in Montana, showing a preference for Republican leadership in statewide offices and mixed responses to constitutional changes.
The Montana elections held on November 5, 2024, saw a significant voter engagement, with over 74% of eligible voters participating. This election was particularly notable due to the competitive races for various statewide offices, including the gubernatorial election, U.S. Senate, and House of Representatives. The outcomes indicate a solid Republican influence in Montana politics, as observed from the data compiled by the Daily Montanan based on the official precinct counts reported by the Montana Secretary of State. The final results will remain unofficial until they receive the necessary certification from the canvassing board, ensuring accuracy and accountability in the electoral process.
The final counts from Montana’s elections indicate a strong preference for Republican candidates across several statewide offices and the presidential race, with notable victories achieved by Donald Trump, Greg Gianforte, and other Republican officials. The turnout of 74.49% reflects an engaged electorate, although the constitutional initiatives revealed a more nuanced voter sentiment. As these results await official certification, they provide a snapshot of the political landscape in Montana.
Original Source: dailymontanan.com
