2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Montana

The 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Montana will be 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.^[1]^[2]

District 1[]

The 1st district is a new district created after the 2020 census. It is based in mountainous Western Montana, including the cities of Missoula, Bozeman, and Butte.^[3]

Republican primary[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]

Albert Olszewski, former state senator (2017–2021), candidate for U.S. Senate in 2018, and candidate for Governor of Montana in 2020^[4]^[5]
Mary Todd, pastor^[6]
Ryan Zinke, former U.S. Secretary of the Interior (2017–2019) and former U.S. Representative from Montana's at-large congressional district (2015–2017)^[7]^[8]^[9]

Endorsements[]

Ryan Zinke

U.S. Executive Branch officials

Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States (2017–2021)^[10]

U.S. Senators

Steve Daines, U.S. Senator from Montana (2015–present) and former U.S. Representative for Montana's at-large congressional district (2013–2015)^[11]

State officials

Greg Gianforte, Governor of Montana (2021–present) and former U.S. Representative for Montana's at-large congressional district (2017–2021)^[11]

Organizations

Congressional Leadership Fund^[12]

Declined to endorse

U.S. Representatives

Matt Rosendale, U.S. Representative for Montana's at-large congressional district (2021–present)^[13]

Democratic primary[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]

Cora Neumann, public health expert, founder of the Global First Ladies Alliance, and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2020^[14]
Monica Tranel, former Olympian and nominee for District 4 of the Montana Public Service Commission in 2020^[15]
Tom Winter, former state representative (2019–2021) and candidate for Montana's at-large congressional district in 2020^[16]

Filed paperwork[]

Bill Schustrom, leadership consultant and U.S. Army veteran^[17]
Skylar Williams, student^[18]

Potential[]

Kimberly Dudik, former state representative (2013–2021) and candidate for Montana Attorney General in 2020^[4]
Whitney Williams, businesswoman, daughter of former U.S. Representative Pat Williams, and candidate for Governor of Montana in 2020^[19]

Withdrew[]

Laurie Bishop, state representative (2017–present)^[20]

Declined[]

Shane Morigeau, state senator (2020–present) and nominee for Montana State Auditor in 2020^[21] (running for re-election)

Endorsements[]

Monica Tranel

Statewide officials

Brian Schweitzer, 23rd Governor of Montana (2005–2013)^[22]
Nancy Keenan, former Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction (1989–2001) and former President of NARAL Pro-Choice America (2004–2013)^[23]

State legislators

Mary Ann Dunwell, state representative from the 84th district (2015–present)^[24]
Willis Curdy, state representative from the 98th district (2015–present)^[25]
Marilyn Ryan, former state representative from the 99th district (2017–2021)^[26]
Shannon O'Brien, state senator from the 46th district (2021–present)^[27]
Tom Woods, former state representative from the 64th district (2013–2015) and 62nd district (2015–2021)^[28]

Local officials

John Engen, 50th Mayor of Missoula (2006–present)^[29]

Tom Winter

Organizations

Progressive Change Campaign Committee^[30]

General election[]

Predictions[]

Source	Ranking	As of
The Cook Political Report^[31]	Likely R	November 16, 2021
Inside Elections^[32]	Likely R	November 19, 2021
Sabato's Crystal Ball^[33]	Likely R	November 17, 2021

District 2[]

The 2nd district encompasses much of the state east of the Continental Divide, including the cities of Billings, Great Falls, and Helena.^[3] The incumbent is Republican Matt Rosendale, who was elected in the at-large district with 56.4% of the vote in 2020.^[34]

Republican primary[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]

Matt Rosendale, incumbent U.S. Representative from Montana's at-large congressional district (2021–present)^[35]

Filed paperwork[]

Charles Walking Child, activist^[18]

Potential[]

Russell Fagg, former Yellowstone County district judge (1995–2017), former state representative (1991–1995), and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2018^[4]
Brad Johnson, chair of the Montana Public Service Commission (2015–present) and former Montana Secretary of State (2005–2009)^[4]

Declined[]

Tim Fox, former Montana Attorney General (2013–2021) and candidate for Governor of Montana in 2020^[4]

Democratic primary[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]

Jack Ballard, outdoor writer and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2020^[36]
Penny Ronning, former Billings City Council member^[37]

Declined[]

Steve Bullock, former Governor of Montana (2013–2021), candidate for President of the United States in 2020, and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2020^[4]
Mike Cooney, former Lieutenant Governor of Montana (2016–2021) and nominee for Governor of Montana in 2020^[4]

Independents[]

Filed paperwork[]

Curt Zygmond, beer brewing intern^[17]

General election[]

Predictions[]

Source	Ranking	As of
The Cook Political Report^[31]	Solid R	November 16, 2021
Inside Elections^[32]	Solid R	November 19, 2021
Sabato's Crystal Ball^[33]	Safe R	November 17, 2021

References[]

^ Lutey, Tom. "Montana gains second U.S. House seat". The Billings Gazette.
^ "Rapid population growth gives Montana 2nd US House seat". AP NEWS. April 26, 2021.
^ ^a ^b Wulfhorst, Emma (November 12, 2021). "MT redistricting commission officially approves final map". NBC Montana. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g Georgiou, Maritsa (May 5, 2021). "List of people considering a run for Montana's regained U.S. House seat is long". KECI. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
^ "Olszewski second Republican in race for MT's new U.S. House seat". KTVH. July 1, 2021. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
^ Wilson, Sam (October 22, 2021). "Kalispell pastor running as Republican in Montana's new House district". Helena Independent Record.
^ Wilson, Reid (April 29, 2021). "Trump Interior secretary Zinke files to run for Congress, again". The Hill. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
^ Dennison, Mike (June 3, 2021). "Zinke's 2022 campaign for MT congressional seat is official". KTVH-DT. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
^ "Montana's Congressional District 1: Zinke the person to beat in 2022?". November 28, 2021.
^ Warren, Bradley. "Former President Trump endorses Ryan Zinke for Montana's new congressional seat". kulr8.com. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
^ ^a ^b Dennison, Mike (November 28, 2021). "Montana's Congressional District 1: Zinke the person to beat in 2022?". www.ktvh.com. KTVH-DT. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
^ Axelrod, Tal (January 5, 2022). "GOP-aligned Congressional Leadership Fund unveils first midterm endorsements". www.thehill.com. The Hill. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
^ Dennison, Mike (January 14, 2022). "Rep. Rosendale's first year in Congress: Plenty of 'no' votes". KTVH-DT. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
^ Michels, Holly. "Democrat Cora Neumann running for Montana's new U.S. House seat". www.helenair.com. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
^ "Democrat Monica Tranel running for state's new U.S. House seat". Independent-Record. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
^ "Democrat Tom Winter running for U.S. House". www.helenair.com. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
^ ^a ^b "Politics1 - Online Guide to Montana Elections, Candidates & Politics".
^ ^a ^b Wilson, Sam (November 17, 2021). "Bishop drops out of congressional race for new western district". Helena Independent Record.
^ Dennison, Mike (July 2, 2021). "2 more candidates enter race for Montana's new seat in Congress". www.missoulacurrent.com. Missoula Current. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ "Bishop Leaves Race for Montana's Western U.S. House Seat". www.usnews.com. U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
^ "Shane Morigeau announces candidacy for Montana Senate District 48". Char-Koosta News. Shane For Montana. July 14, 2021.
^ Kimbeil-Sannit, Arren (July 26, 2021). "Former Gov. Schweitzer endorses Monica Tranel for Congress". missoulacurrent.com. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
^ @MonicaTranel (July 15, 2021). "I'm grateful for Nancy Keenan's, former Executive Director of @MTDems and @NARAL, endorsement of our campaign for Montana's new Congressional district" (Tweet). Retrieved September 29, 2021 – via Twitter.
^ @MonicaTranel (September 29, 2021). "Representative Mary Ann Dunwell knows what it takes to win close elections, and legislate with a strong moral compass. It's truly an honor having Rep. Dunwell on my team! #mtpol #mt02" (Tweet). Retrieved September 29, 2021 – via Twitter.
^ @MonicaTranel (September 28, 2021). "Representative Willis Curdy is an exemplary public servant. Rep. Curdy's commitment to Montana has been on display his entire career, both in the legislature and out. I'm grateful to have his endorsement! #mtpol #mt02" (Tweet). Retrieved September 29, 2021 – via Twitter.
^ @MonicaTranel (September 24, 2021). "Rep. Ryan and her husband Patrick's commitment to education and unions have guided their service to our community, and I'm grateful to have them in my corner" (Tweet). Retrieved September 29, 2021 – via Twitter.
^ @MonicaTranel (September 23, 2021). "Shannon has stepped up in challenging times with enthusiasm and passion for doing what's right for our community, and I'm honored to have her on my team! #mtpol #mt02" (Tweet). Retrieved September 29, 2021 – via Twitter.
^ @MonicaTranel (September 13, 2021). "Tom Woods is deeply committed to Montana and serving the interests of the working-class. I'm grateful to have Tom in my corner" (Tweet). Retrieved September 29, 2021 – via Twitter.
^ @MonicaTranel (September 10, 2021). "I'm inspired by the ongoing commitment and sense of duty to our home that Mayor John Engen lives everyday, and appreciate his endorsement! In Congress I will work and consult with mayors from towns and communities across Montana to get them the help they need" (Tweet). Retrieved September 29, 2021 – via Twitter.
^ "OurCandidates".
^ ^a ^b "2022 House Race Ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
^ ^a ^b "House Ratings". The Rothenberg Political Report. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
^ ^a ^b "2022 House Ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. November 11, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
^ "Montana Federal Election Results". Montana Secretary of State. November 3, 2020. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
^ Wilson, Reid. "In Montana, a knock-down redistricting fight over a single line". The Hill. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
^ Dennison, Mike (August 3, 2021). "Outdoor writer Ballard will challenge GOP Congressman Rosendale". www.ktvh.com. KTVH. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
^ Riesinger, Russ (November 26, 2021). "Ronning touts community over party in bid for Montana congressional seat". www.ktvq.com. KTVQ. Retrieved November 27, 2021.

External links[]

Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates

Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates

Jack Ballard (D) for Congress

[1] Lutey, Tom. "Montana gains second U.S. House seat". The Billings Gazette.

[2] "Rapid population growth gives Montana 2nd US House seat". AP NEWS. April 26, 2021.

[DistrictsFinal-3] Wulfhorst, Emma (November 12, 2021). "MT redistricting commission officially approves final map". NBC Montana. Retrieved November 13, 2021.

[:0-4] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g Georgiou, Maritsa (May 5, 2021). "List of people considering a run for Montana's regained U.S. House seat is long". KECI. Retrieved May 6, 2021.

[5] "Olszewski second Republican in race for MT's new U.S. House seat". KTVH. July 1, 2021. Retrieved July 1, 2021.

[6] Wilson, Sam (October 22, 2021). "Kalispell pastor running as Republican in Montana's new House district". Helena Independent Record.

[7] Wilson, Reid (April 29, 2021). "Trump Interior secretary Zinke files to run for Congress, again". The Hill. Retrieved April 29, 2021.

[8] Dennison, Mike (June 3, 2021). "Zinke's 2022 campaign for MT congressional seat is official". KTVH-DT. Retrieved June 12, 2021.

[9] "Montana's Congressional District 1: Zinke the person to beat in 2022?". November 28, 2021.

[10] Warren, Bradley. "Former President Trump endorses Ryan Zinke for Montana's new congressional seat". kulr8.com. Retrieved July 26, 2021.

[KTVH-11-28-21-11] Dennison, Mike (November 28, 2021). "Montana's Congressional District 1: Zinke the person to beat in 2022?". www.ktvh.com. KTVH-DT. Retrieved November 28, 2021.

[12] Axelrod, Tal (January 5, 2022). "GOP-aligned Congressional Leadership Fund unveils first midterm endorsements". www.thehill.com. The Hill. Retrieved January 5, 2022.

[13] Dennison, Mike (January 14, 2022). "Rep. Rosendale's first year in Congress: Plenty of 'no' votes". KTVH-DT. Retrieved January 15, 2022.

[14] Michels, Holly. "Democrat Cora Neumann running for Montana's new U.S. House seat". www.helenair.com. Retrieved August 18, 2021.

[15] "Democrat Monica Tranel running for state's new U.S. House seat". Independent-Record. Retrieved July 7, 2021.

[16] "Democrat Tom Winter running for U.S. House". www.helenair.com. Retrieved November 3, 2021.

[politics1-17] "Politics1 - Online Guide to Montana Elections, Candidates & Politics".

[WilliamsChild-18] Wilson, Sam (November 17, 2021). "Bishop drops out of congressional race for new western district". Helena Independent Record.

[19] Dennison, Mike (July 2, 2021). "2 more candidates enter race for Montana's new seat in Congress". www.missoulacurrent.com. Missoula Current. Retrieved July 30, 2021.

[20] "Bishop Leaves Race for Montana's Western U.S. House Seat". www.usnews.com. U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved November 18, 2021.

[21] "Shane Morigeau announces candidacy for Montana Senate District 48". Char-Koosta News. Shane For Montana. July 14, 2021.

[22] Kimbeil-Sannit, Arren (July 26, 2021). "Former Gov. Schweitzer endorses Monica Tranel for Congress". missoulacurrent.com. Retrieved September 17, 2021.

[23] @MonicaTranel (July 15, 2021). "I'm grateful for Nancy Keenan's, former Executive Director of @MTDems and @NARAL, endorsement of our campaign for Montana's new Congressional district" (Tweet). Retrieved September 29, 2021 – via Twitter.

[24] @MonicaTranel (September 29, 2021). "Representative Mary Ann Dunwell knows what it takes to win close elections, and legislate with a strong moral compass. It's truly an honor having Rep. Dunwell on my team! #mtpol #mt02" (Tweet). Retrieved September 29, 2021 – via Twitter.

[25] @MonicaTranel (September 28, 2021). "Representative Willis Curdy is an exemplary public servant. Rep. Curdy's commitment to Montana has been on display his entire career, both in the legislature and out. I'm grateful to have his endorsement! #mtpol #mt02" (Tweet). Retrieved September 29, 2021 – via Twitter.

[26] @MonicaTranel (September 24, 2021). "Rep. Ryan and her husband Patrick's commitment to education and unions have guided their service to our community, and I'm grateful to have them in my corner" (Tweet). Retrieved September 29, 2021 – via Twitter.

[27] @MonicaTranel (September 23, 2021). "Shannon has stepped up in challenging times with enthusiasm and passion for doing what's right for our community, and I'm honored to have her on my team! #mtpol #mt02" (Tweet). Retrieved September 29, 2021 – via Twitter.

[28] @MonicaTranel (September 13, 2021). "Tom Woods is deeply committed to Montana and serving the interests of the working-class. I'm grateful to have Tom in my corner" (Tweet). Retrieved September 29, 2021 – via Twitter.

[29] @MonicaTranel (September 10, 2021). "I'm inspired by the ongoing commitment and sense of duty to our home that Mayor John Engen lives everyday, and appreciate his endorsement! In Congress I will work and consult with mayors from towns and communities across Montana to get them the help they need" (Tweet). Retrieved September 29, 2021 – via Twitter.

[30] "OurCandidates".

[Cook_PR-31] "2022 House Race Ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved November 16, 2021.

[IE-32] "House Ratings". The Rothenberg Political Report. Retrieved November 22, 2021.

[Sabato's_Crystal_Ball-33] "2022 House Ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. November 11, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2021.

[34] "Montana Federal Election Results". Montana Secretary of State. November 3, 2020. Retrieved November 18, 2020.

[35] Wilson, Reid. "In Montana, a knock-down redistricting fight over a single line". The Hill. Retrieved October 22, 2021.

[36] Dennison, Mike (August 3, 2021). "Outdoor writer Ballard will challenge GOP Congressman Rosendale". www.ktvh.com. KTVH. Retrieved August 4, 2021.

[37] Riesinger, Russ (November 26, 2021). "Ronning touts community over party in bid for Montana congressional seat". www.ktvq.com. KTVQ. Retrieved November 27, 2021.

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