page_title: 1969 Montana's 2nd congressional district special election
hierarchical_section_title: 1969 Montana's 2nd congressional district special election
context_page_description: On February 27, 1969, Republican James F. Battin resigned from the House to become judge of the U.S. District Court of Montana.
  On June 24, 1969, Democrat John Melcher was elected to finish the term. He remained in office until 1977.
context_section_description: On February 27, 1969, Republican James F. Battin resigned from the House to become judge of the U.S. District Court of Montana.
  On June 24, 1969, Democrat John Melcher was elected to finish the term.  He remained in office until 1977.
caption: John Melcher
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