Montana State House District 1
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Neil Duram Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Dakota V AdamsDemocraticMichelle BiancoRepublican
Last result · 2024 general: Neil Duram (R) 80.0, Dakota V Adams (D) 20.0
- Earlier results
- Steve Gunderson (Republican) was unopposed, 2022, older linesSteve Gunderson (Republican) won by 42.1 points, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 6,929
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Montana House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNeil DuramWon Republican 5,54180.0% DemocraticDakota V Adams Democratic 1,38820.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,220
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve GundersonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,220100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,239
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve GundersonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,72171.0% DemocraticMarvin C. Sather Democratic 1,51829.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,132
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve GundersonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,01472.9% DemocraticDonald Coats Democratic 1,11827.1%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 6,929
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Montana House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNeil DuramWon Republican 5,54180.0% DemocraticDakota V Adams Democratic 1,38820.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,220
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve GundersonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,220100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,239
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve GundersonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,72171.0% DemocraticMarvin C. Sather Democratic 1,51829.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,132
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve GundersonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,01472.9% DemocraticDonald Coats Democratic 1,11827.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,200
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve GundersonWon Republican 3,04572.5% DemocraticSteve Haarstick Democratic 1,15527.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,483
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
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- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGerald BennettWon(incumbent) Republican 2,63675.7% DemocraticDonald Coats Democratic 84724.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,165
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
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- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGerald BennettWon(incumbent) Republican 3,165100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,098
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGerald BennettWon(incumbent) Republican 2,21071.3% DemocraticEileen Carney Democratic 88828.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,050
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGerald BennettWon Republican 2,41659.6% DemocraticEileen Carney Democratic 1,49636.9% OtherFreeman Johnson Other 1383.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,342
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRalph HeinertWon(incumbent) Republican 1,59447.7% DemocraticEileen Carney Democratic 1,57647.2% OtherRussell D. Brown Other 1725.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,747
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRalph HeinertWon Republican 1,82548.7% DemocraticEileen Carney(incumbent) Democratic 1,77647.4% OtherRussell D. Brown Other 1463.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,120
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
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- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarol LambertWon Republican 2,24972.1% DemocraticJean Hough Democratic 87127.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,289
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKeith BalesWon Republican 2,51976.6% DemocraticMax Lorbiecke Democratic 77023.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,929
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarian W. HansonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,929100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,161
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarian W. HansonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,161100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,956
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
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- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarian W. HansonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,956100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,018
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary Lou PetersonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,34058.2% DemocraticAllen R. Vanhorn Democratic 1,67841.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,173
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary Lou PetersonWon(incumbent) Republican 1,86158.6% DemocraticAllen R. Vanhorn Democratic 1,31241.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,468
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
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- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary Lou PetersonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,34967.7% DemocraticPaul Stramer Democratic 1,11932.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,574
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
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- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary Lou PetersonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,574100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,410
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary Lou PetersonWon Republican 1,92556.5% DemocraticFloyd Henley Democratic 1,07531.5% LibertarianMichael F. Tanchek Libertarian 41012.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,614
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
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- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGlenn JacobsenWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,614100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,551
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
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- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGlenn JacobsenWon Democratic 1,85252.1% RepublicanDonald L. Hedges Republican 1,69947.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,930
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
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- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDennis G. NatheWon(incumbent) Republican 1,59354.4% DemocraticGlenn Jacobsen Democratic 1,33745.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,330
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
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- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDennis G. NatheWon Republican 1,71251.4% DemocraticGlenn Jacobsen(incumbent) Democratic 1,61848.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,317
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
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- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGlenn JacobsenWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,317100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,593
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Montana House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarl M. SmithWon(incumbent) Republican 2,86929.9% RepublicanJohn E. WalbornWon Republican 2,51126.2% DemocraticClyde A. Rader Democratic 2,48325.9% DemocraticMilton Lyman Amsden Democratic 1,73018.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,060
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Montana House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEarl WhitneyWon(incumbent) Republican 1,95127.6% RepublicanArnold H. FalkensternWon(incumbent) Republican 1,93827.4% DemocraticGene Huntley Democratic 1,74724.8% DemocraticA. L. Meccage Democratic 1,42420.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,374
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Montana House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEarl WhitneyWon(incumbent) Republican 2,29936.1% RepublicanArnold H. FalkensternWon(incumbent) Republican 2,15033.7% DemocraticArt L. Meccage Democratic 1,92530.2%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
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Election Wrld. (2026). Montana State House District 1, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mt/house/1. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026