# 2024 Montana Senate election

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The 2024 Montana Senate election was held on November 5, 2024, alongside the 2024 United States elections.
This was the first election under new legislative lines adopted by an independent, bipartisan commission in 2023.
Although Republicans maintained their majority, Democrats won new seats and ended Republicans veto-proof supermajority.

## Retirements

Fifteen incumbents did not seek re-election.

### Democrats

* District 16: Mike Fox retired to run for State House.
* District 25: Jen Gross was term-limited.
* District 37: Ryan Lynch retired.
* District 38: Edith McClafferty was term-limited.
* District 46: Shannon O'Brien retired to run for Superintendent of Public Instruction.

### Republicans

* District 3: Keith Regier was term-limited.
* District 7: Greg Hinkle retired.
* District 10: Steve Fitzpatrick was term-limited (run for State House).
* District 17: Mike Lang was term-limited.
* District 18: Steve Hinebauch was term-limited.
* District 21: Jason Small was term-limited.
* District 28: Brad Molnar retired to run for Public Service Commission.
* District 35: Walt Sales retired.
* District 36: Jeffrey Welborn was term-limited (ran for Public Service Commission).
* District 47: Daniel Salomon was term-limited.

## Incumbents defeated
### In primary election

One incumbent senator, a Republican, was defeated in the June 4 primary election.

#### Republicans

* District 26: Chris Friedel lost renomination to Vince Ricci.

## Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| CNalysis | Solid R | June 13, 2024 |

## Results summary

Summary of the November 5, 2024 Montana Senate election results
Seats :
| Party | Party | No. | % | No. | +/− | % |
| | Republican | 184,066 | 64.24 | 32 | -2 | 62.00 |
| | Democratic | 97,474 | 34.02 | 18 | +2 | 38.00 |
| | Libertarian | 3,722 | 1.30 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| | Write-in | 1,261 | 0.44 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Total | Total | 612,309 | 100.00 | 50 | ±0 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters | Registered voters | 802,206 | 100.00 | | | |
| Turnout | Turnout | 612,309 | 76.33 | | | |
| Source: Montana Elections Results, Montana Secretary of State |||||||
Popular vote
Republican
64.24%
Democratic
34.02%
Libertarian
1.30% :
Senate seats
Republican
62.00%
Democratic
38.00% :

### Close races

Districts where the margin of victory was under 10%:
* District 13, 3.33%
* District 32, 4.6%

## Summary of results by State Senate district

| State Senate district | Incumbent | Party | Elected Senator | Party |
| Montana 2 | Carl Glimm | Rep | Dave Fern | Dem |
| Montana 3 | Keith Regier | Rep | Carl Glimm | Rep |
| Montana 5 | Mark Noland | Rep | Matt Reiger | Rep |
| Montana 7 | Greg Hinkle | Rep | Greg Hertz | Rep |
| Montana 13 | Jeremy Trebas | Rep | Joshua Kassmier | Rep |
| Montana 15 | Dan Bartel | Rep | Gregg Hunter | Rep |
| Montana 16 | Mike Fox | Dem | Jonathan Windy Boy | Dem |
| Montana 17 | Mike Lang | Rep | Bob Phalen | Rep |
| Montana 20 | Barry Usher | Rep | Sue Vinton | Rep |
| Montana 21 | Jason Small | Rep | Gayle George Lammers | Rep |
| Montana 24 | Kathy Kelker | Dem | Mike Yakawich | Rep |
| Montana 26 | Chris Friedel | Rep | Tom McGillvray | Rep |
| Montana 27 | Dennis Lenz | Rep | Vince Ricci | Rep |
| Montana 30 | John Esp | Rep | Cora Neumann | Dem |
| Montana 33 | Denise Hayman | Dem | Christopher Pope | Dem |
| Montana 35 | Walt Sales | Rep | Tony Tezak | Rep |
| Montana 36 | Jeffrey Welborn | Rep | Sara Novak | Dem |
| Montana 37 | Ryan Lynch | Dem | Derek J. Harvey | Dem |
| Montana 38 | Edith McClafferty | Dem | Becky Beard | Rep |
| Montana 39 | Terry Vermeire | Rep | E. Wylie Galt | Rep |
| Montana 40 | Becky Beard | Rep | Laura Smith | Dem |
| Montana 44 | Theresa Manzella | Rep | Theresa Manzella | Rep |
| Montana 45 | Ellie Boldman | Dem | Denley Loge | Rep |
| Montana 46 | Shannon O'Brien | Dem | Jacinda Morigeau | Dem |
| Montana 47 | Dan Salomon | Rep | Ellie Boldman | Dem |

## Detailed results
### District 2

Incumbent Republican Carl Glimm had represented the 2nd district since 2021. Due to redistricting, Glimm decided to run in the 3rd district.
Montana Senate 2nd district general election, 2024 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Dave Fern | 6,860 | 52% |
| | Republican | Doug Adams | 6,227 | 48% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,087 | 100% |

### District 3

Incumbent Republican Keith Regier had represented the 3rd district since 2017. Regier was term-limited and could not seek re-election.
Montana Senate 3rd district general election, 2024 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Carl Glimm | 9,590 | 70% |
| | Democratic | Angela Kennedy | 4,100 | 30% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,690 | 100% |

### District 5

Incumbent Republican Mark Noland had represented the 6th district since 2023.
Montana Senate 5th district general election, 2024 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Matt Regier | 9,157 | 74% |
| | Democratic | Link Neimark | 3,162 | 26% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,319 | 100% |

### District 7

Incumbent Republican Greg Hinkle had represented the 7th district since 2024. He is now retiring.
Montana Senate 7th district general election, 2024 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Greg Hertz | 9,271 | 73% |
| | Democratic | Craig Pablo | 3,472 | 27% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,743 | 100% |

### District 13

The Secretary of State does not specify who received the other 2% of the vote or how many votes for candidates other than Kassmier there were.
Montana Senate 13th district general election, 2024 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Josh Kassmier | 9,676 | 98% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,676 | 98% |

### District 15

Montana Senate 15th district general election, 2024 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Gregg Hunter | 9,311 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,311 | 100% |

### District 16

Montana Senate 16th district general election, 2024 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jonathan Windy Boy | 4,554 | 61% |
| | Republican | Perri Jacobs | 2,902 | 39% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,456 | 100% |

### District 17

Montana Senate 17th district general election, 2024 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Bob Phalen | 10,096 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,096 | 100% |

### District 20

Montana Senate 20th district general election, 2024 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Sue Vinton | 6,820 | 70% |
| | Democratic | Linda Auch | 2,841 | 29% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,661 | 100% |

### District 21

Montana Senate 21st district general election, 2024 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Gayle Lammers | 3,796 | 57% |
| | Democratic | Sharon Peregoy | 2,885 | 43% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,681 | 100% |

### District 24

Montana Senate 24th district general election, 2024 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Mike Yakawich | 4,283 | 54% |
| | Democratic | Mark Nicholson | 3,675 | 46% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,681 | 100% |

### District 26

Montana Senate 26th district general election, 2024 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Tom McGillvray | 7,696 | 64% |
| | Democratic | Karen Lyncoln | 4,347 | 36% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,043 | 100% |

### District 27

Montana Senate 27th district general election, 2024 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Vince Ricci | 8,446 | 74% |
| | Democratic | Kathleen Gilluly | 2,942 | 26% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,388 | 100% |

### District 30

Incumbent Republican John Esp had represented the 30th district since 2019.
Montana Senate 30th district general election, 2024 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Cora Neumann | 8,221 | 58% |
| | Republican | Tyler Rogers | 5,853 | 42% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 14,074 | 100% |

### District 33

Montana Senate 33rd district general election, 2024 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Christopher Pope | 7,534 | 57% |
| | Republican | Neal Ganser | 5,772 | 43% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,306 | 100% |

### District 35

Montana Senate 35th district general election, 2024 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Tony Tezak | 11,666 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,666 | 100% |

### District 36

Montana Senate 36th district general election, 2024 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Sara Novak | 6,549 | 62% |
| | Republican | Darlean Newman | 3,948 | 38% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,497 | 100% |

### District 37

Montana Senate 37th district general election, 2024 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Derek J. Harvey | 6,291 | 60% |
| | Republican | Jim Kephart | 4,226 | 40% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,517 | 100% |

### District 38

Montana Senate 38th district general election, 2024 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Becky Beard | 10,056 | 72% |
| | Democratic | Jeffrey Benson | 3,819 | 28% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,875 | 100% |

### District 39

Montana Senate 39th district general election, 2024 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Wylie Galt | 10,302 | 78% |
| | Democratic | Bruce Shultz | 2,896 | 22% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,198 | 100% |

### District 40

Montana Senate 40th district general election, 2024 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Laura Smith | 6,633 | 54% |
| | Republican | Greg Guthrie | 5,713 | 46% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,346 | 100% |

### District 44

Montana Senate 44th district general election, 2024 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Theresa Manzella | 10,349 | 71% |
| | Democratic | Cade Scatolini | 4,054 | 28% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 14,403 | 100% |

### District 45

Montana Senate 45th district general election, 2024 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Denley Loge | 7,714 | 59% |
| | Democratic | Devin Jackson | 4,321 | 33% |
| | Independent | Kelley Durbin-Williams | 1,029 | 8% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,064 | 100% |

### District 46

Montana Senate 46th district general election, 2024 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jacinda Morigeau | 7,328 | 58% |
| | Republican | Charles Headley | 5,252 | 42% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,580 | 100% |

### District 47

Montana Senate 47th district general election, 2024 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Ellie Boldman | 7,858 | 59% |
| | Republican | Abigail Maki | 5,486 | 41% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,344 | 100% |