Key Takeaways — Montana
- Trump won Montana by +19.5 in 2024 (58.4% vs 38.9%) — Safe R, but Jon Tester (D) had held a Senate seat here for 18 years before losing to Tim Sheehy in 2024
- Tester's 2024 loss was the biggest Senate Democratic defeat of the cycle — a three-term incumbent in a state Trump won by 16+ proving the limits of personal incumbency advantage
- Governor Greg Gianforte (R) is term-limited in 2028; Steve Daines holds the other Senate seat up for re-election in 2026 — rated Safe R in a state that is increasingly reliably Republican
- Montana's agricultural and ranching economy makes it sensitive to federal public land policy and trade — tariffs on Canadian agricultural imports have hit Montana farmers directly
2024 Presidential Election — Montana
Source: Official 2024 General Election results — Trump +19.5. Margin: 19.5 pts.
Key Facts — Montana
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Montana vote in the 2024 presidential election?
Montana voted for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 58.4% versus Harris's 38.9%. The state has 4 electoral votes.
Who are the current US senators from Montana?
Montana's two US senators are Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy. Both represent the state in the US Senate, where each senator serves a six-year term.
What is Montana's political lean?
Montana is rated "Safe R" in presidential elections. The state capital is Helena, and Montana carries 4 electoral votes in the Electoral College.
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