2010 United States House of Representatives election in Montana
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County results Rehberg: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% McDonald: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Elections in Montana |
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The 2010 congressional elections in Montana was held on November 2, 2010, and determined who would represent the state of Montana in the United States House of Representatives. Montana has one seat in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; the elected will serve in the 112th Congress from January 3, 2011 until January 3, 2013.
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
- Dennis McDonald, former Chairman of the Montana Democratic Party
- Tyler Gernant, attorney
- Melinda Gopher, Native American activist
- Sam Rankin
Results[]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Dennis McDonald | 24,014 | 38.42 | |
Democratic | Tyler Gernant | 15,177 | 24.28 | |
Democratic | Melinda Gopher | 13,170 | 21.07 | |
Democratic | Sam Rankin | 10,138 | 16.22 | |
Total votes | 62,499 | 100.00 |
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
- Denny Rehberg, incumbent U.S. Congressman
- Mark T. French, Clark Fork Valley Hospital scientist
- A. J. Otjen, Montana State University Billings professor
Results[]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Denny Rehberg (inc.) | 96,796 | 74.69 | |
Republican | Mark T. French | 25,344 | 19.56 | |
Republican | A. J. Otjen | 7,461 | 5.76 | |
Total votes | 129,601 | 100.00 |
General election[]
Results[]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Denny Rehberg (inc.) | 217,696 | 60.41 | |
Democratic | Dennis McDonald | 121,954 | 33.84 | |
Libertarian | Mike Fellows | 20,691 | 5.74 | |
Total votes | 360,341 | 100.00 | ||
Republican hold |
See also[]
- Montana elections, 2010
References[]
External links[]
- Elections at the Montana Secretary of State
- U.S. Congress candidates for Montana at Project Vote Smart
- Montana U.S. House from OurCampaigns.com
- Campaign contributions for U.S. Congressional races in Montana from OpenSecrets.org
- 2010 Montana General Election graph of multiple polls from Pollster.com
- House - Montana from the Cook Political Report
Preceded by 2008 elections |
United States House elections in Montana 2010 |
Succeeded by 2012 elections |
Categories:
- 2010 Montana elections
- 2010 United States House of Representatives elections
- United States House of Representatives elections in Montana
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