Political party strength in Montana
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Political party strength in Montana
The following table indicates the party of elected officials in the U.S. state of Montana:
- Governor
- Lieutenant Governor
- Secretary of State
- Attorney General
- State Auditor
- Superintendent of Public Instruction
The table also indicates the historical party composition in the:
- State Senate
- State House of Representatives
- State delegation to the United States Senate
- State delegation to the United States House of Representatives
For years in which a presidential election was held, the table indicates which party's nominees received the state's electoral votes.
The parties are as follows: Constitution (C), Democratic (D), Republican (R), and a tie or coalition within a group of elected officials.
Notes
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Governor of Montana Territory]].
- ^ a b c Acting.
- ^ Resigned due to declining health.
- ^ a b As lieutenant governor, filled unexpired term, and was later elected in his own right.
- ^ Resigned so that his successor could appoint him to the United States Senate.
- ^ As lieutenant governor, filled unexpired term.
- ^ a b Died in office.
- ^ As president of the state Senate, filled unexpired term.
- ^ Resigned to take a presidential appointment to the International Boundary Commission
- ^ Initially appointed to fill vacancy.
- ^ Republican elected on Democratic ticket.
- ^ a b Party control granted to governor's party in the event of a tied house of the legislature.
- ^ Constitution Party member caucusing with Republicans.
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