Montana State House District 12
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Tracy Sharp Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Cindy L BrucknerDemocraticTracy SharpRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Tracy Sharp (R) 70.8, Barry Olson (D) 29.2
- Last election
- Tracy Sharp (Republican) won by 41.6 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: BrucknerRight column: Sharp
- Races
- None listed
- Won 1 of 1
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 2
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Candidates on the ballot
- Cindy L BrucknerDemocratic
- Tracy SharpIncumbentRepublican
Party nominees only, not the certified ballot.
Source: candidatefiling.mt.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (27 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 7,224
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Montana House of Representatives District 12, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTracy SharpWon Republican 5,11770.8% DemocraticBarry Olson Democratic 2,10729.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,414
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2022)
Montana House of Representatives District 12, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLinda RekstenWon(incumbent) Republican 3,34661.8% DemocraticSterling James Laudon Democratic 2,06838.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,569
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2020)
Montana House of Representatives District 12, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLinda RekstenWon Republican 3,73956.9% DemocraticGerry Browning Democratic 2,83043.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,436
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2018)
Montana House of Representatives District 12, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGreg HertzWon(incumbent) Republican 3,29660.6% DemocraticSusan T. Evans Democratic 2,14039.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,286
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2016)
Montana House of Representatives District 12, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGreg HertzWon(incumbent) Republican 3,40364.4% DemocraticSusan Evans Democratic 1,88335.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,062
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014)
Montana House of Representatives District 12, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGreg HertzWon(incumbent) Republican 2,69566.3% DemocraticWilliam McLaughlin Democratic 1,36733.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,247
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 12, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDaniel R. SalomonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,53559.7% DemocraticLuke Walawander Democratic 1,71240.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,502
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 12, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDaniel R. SalomonWon Republican 1,85152.9% DemocraticJohn Fleming(incumbent) Democratic 1,65147.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,352
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 12, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn FlemingWon Democratic 2,73662.9% RepublicanRonald Marquardt Republican 1,61637.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,688
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 12, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share OtherRick JoreWon Other 2,04555.5% DemocraticJeanne Windham(incumbent) Democratic 1,64344.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,225
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 12, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJeanne WindhamWon Democratic 1,55936.9% OtherRick Jore Other 1,55936.9% RepublicanJack Cross Republican 1,10726.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,882
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 12, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClarice SchrumpfWon(incumbent) Republican 1,58054.8% DemocraticWanda Grinde Democratic 1,30245.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,423
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 12, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClarice SchrumpfWon Republican 1,80152.6% DemocraticEd Logan Democratic 1,62247.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,326
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 12, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLoren L. SoftWon(incumbent) Republican 1,16550.1% DemocraticEd Logan Democratic 1,16149.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,065
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 12, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLoren L. SoftWon(incumbent) Republican 1,68755.0% DemocraticEd Logan Democratic 1,37845.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,663
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 12, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLoren L. SoftWon Republican 1,59059.7% DemocraticDennis C. Carlson Democratic 1,07340.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,840
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 12, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary FelandWon(incumbent) Republican 2,03352.9% DemocraticGerald M. Smith Democratic 1,80747.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,582
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 12, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary FelandWon Republican 1,93954.1% DemocraticRobert A. Tomsheck Democratic 1,64345.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,837
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 12, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDennis IversonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,56066.7% DemocraticJoe Gottfried Democratic 1,27733.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,998
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 12, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDennis IversonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,998100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,881
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 12, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDennis IversonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,94375.8% DemocraticDonald R. Marble Democratic 93824.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,618
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 12, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMelvin UnderalWon(incumbent) Republican 1,88252.0% DemocraticNorma F. Keil Democratic 1,73648.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,850
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 12, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMelvin UnderalWon(incumbent) Republican 2,09354.4% DemocraticDean A. Hellinger Democratic 1,75745.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,271
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 12, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMelvin UnderalWon(incumbent) Republican 1,87057.2% DemocraticDean A. Hellinger Democratic 1,40142.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,379
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 12, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMelvin UnderalWon(incumbent) Republican 2,15663.8% DemocraticEarl C. Keister Democratic 1,22336.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,904
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 12, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMelvin UnderalWon Republican 1,70558.7% DemocraticMiles E. Burd Democratic 1,19941.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 109,179
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 6
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Montana House of Representatives District 12, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHal HarperWon Republican 10,7299.8% DemocraticBarbara BennettsWon Democratic 10,5879.7% RepublicanRobert L. MarksWon(incumbent) Republican 10,5189.6% RepublicanWilliam C. CampbellWon Republican 10,0989.3% RepublicanRuth B. CastlesWon Republican 9,4998.7% RepublicanJohn F. BellWon Republican 9,4678.7% DemocraticTerry Murphy(incumbent) Democratic 8,8328.1% RepublicanDix C. Shevalier Republican 8,7718.0% DemocraticRichard Reese Democratic 8,7168.0% DemocraticJohn G. Billings Democratic 7,7417.1% DemocraticFrancis Mitchell Democratic 7,6897.0% DemocraticCharles Mitchell Democratic 6,5326.0%
- 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
- 1972 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.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Montana State House District 12, election results 1972 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mt/house/12. Retrieved October 30, 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.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:mt/sldl:12
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026