Montana State House District 18
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Llew Jones Republican · Member list as of Oct 28Llew Jones isn’t on this ballot. Running for Montana State Senate District 9
Butch GillespieRepublican8 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Llew Jones (Republican) won by 46.9 points, 2024
- Earlier results
- Llew Jones (Republican) was unopposed, 2022, older linesLlew Jones (Republican) was unopposed, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 5,423
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Montana House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLlew JonesWon Republican 3,98273.4% DemocraticDavid Arends Democratic 1,44126.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,808
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLlew JonesWon(incumbent) Republican 2,808100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,844
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLlew JonesWon(incumbent) Republican 3,844100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,232
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLlew JonesWon Republican 3,232100.0%
- 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
- 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
- 5,423
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Montana House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLlew JonesWon Republican 3,98273.4% DemocraticDavid Arends Democratic 1,44126.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,808
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLlew JonesWon(incumbent) Republican 2,808100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,844
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLlew JonesWon(incumbent) Republican 3,844100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,232
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLlew JonesWon Republican 3,232100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,670
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRob CookWon(incumbent) Republican 3,670100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,789
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRob CookWon(incumbent) Republican 2,789100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,164
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJesse OharaWon(incumbent) Republican 3,41266.1% DemocraticColter McCarty Democratic 1,75233.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,405
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJesse OharaWon(incumbent) Republican 3,405100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,238
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJesse OharaWon(incumbent) Republican 3,51667.1% DemocraticLaura McGee Democratic 1,72232.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,626
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJesse OharaWon Republican 2,81260.8% DemocraticGeannine Rapp Democratic 1,72437.3% OtherTimothy A. Sollid Other 901.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,925
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe McKenneyWon(incumbent) Republican 2,92659.4% DemocraticChuck Merja Democratic 1,99940.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,844
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArlene BeckerWon Democratic 1,50653.0% RepublicanDennis Himmelberger(incumbent) Republican 1,33847.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,190
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDennis HimmelbergerWon Republican 1,91860.1% DemocraticTom Curry Democratic 1,27239.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,075
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBruce T. SimonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,075100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,156
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBruce T. SimonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,07665.8% DemocraticEllen Hilde Democratic 1,08034.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,091
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBruce T. SimonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,09967.9% DemocraticStephen E. Bradley Democratic 99232.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,427
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTed SchyeWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,427100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,141
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTed SchyeWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,141100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,488
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTed SchyeWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,25264.6% RepublicanRobert W. Hansen Republican 1,23635.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,110
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTed SchyeWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,99464.1% RepublicanRussell A. Dahl Republican 1,11635.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,790
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTed SchyeWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,17457.4% RepublicanMarlene Swenson McVee Republican 1,61642.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,692
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClyde SmithWon Republican 2,07956.3% DemocraticOtis Robbins Jr. Democratic 1,48240.1% LibertarianDella A. Scott Libertarian 1313.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,218
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael H. KeedyWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,20452.3% RepublicanSterling Rygg Republican 2,01447.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,296
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael H. KeedyWon Democratic 1,78154.0% RepublicanLee Tower(incumbent) Republican 1,51546.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,690
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLee TowerWon Republican 1,89651.4% DemocraticJames Moore(incumbent) Democratic 1,79448.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,761
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames MooreWon Democratic 1,42151.5% RepublicanConrad Lundgren(incumbent) Republican 1,34048.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 195,771
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 8
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Montana House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMax S. BaucusWon Democratic 19,4899.9% RepublicanGeorge TurmanWon Republican 15,1417.7% DemocraticGary KimbleWon Democratic 14,6007.5% DemocraticBill NormanWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,4957.4% DemocraticRobert D. WattWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,0227.2% RepublicanGary MarbutWon(incumbent) Republican 13,7297.0% RepublicanA. L. AinsworthWon(incumbent) Republican 11,9916.1% RepublicanTom HainesWon(incumbent) Republican 11,7666.0% RepublicanWilliam R. Campbell(incumbent) Republican 11,4625.8% DemocraticThomas G. Patterson Democratic 10,6885.5% DemocraticWallace N. Clark Democratic 10,5795.4% DemocraticMargie H. McRae Democratic 10,5765.4% RepublicanMills Folsom Republican 10,1755.2% RepublicanHarry Alsaker Republican 9,5744.9% DemocraticK. G. Gordon Democratic 8,9214.6% RepublicanR. C. Shaver Republican 8,5634.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 224,261
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 11
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Montana House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLarry FasbenderWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,9265.8% DemocraticJohn C. HallWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,3795.5% RepublicanTom SelstadWon Republican 11,7195.2% DemocraticJohn W. DevineWon Democratic 11,4815.1% DemocraticMichael T. GreelyWon Democratic 11,2255.0% DemocraticWilliam C. HodgesWon Democratic 11,2085.0% RepublicanM. F. KellerWon Republican 11,1985.0% DemocraticJack GundersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,1645.0% DemocraticPat McKittrickWon Democratic 11,0444.9% DemocraticGorham E. SwanbergWon Democratic 10,9414.9% DemocraticJohn B. StaigmillerWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,7284.8% RepublicanScott B. Stratton(incumbent) Republican 10,3464.6% RepublicanIrving M. Nyquist(incumbent) Republican 9,7804.4% DemocraticThomas F. Obrien Democratic 9,4834.2% RepublicanTheodore H. Horras Republican 9,0914.0% RepublicanWillard Hochhalter Republican 8,8694.0% DemocraticRaymond E. Graham Democratic 8,7363.9% RepublicanJerrold A. Weissman Republican 8,3843.7% RepublicanChet Hansen Republican 8,2223.7% RepublicanRoger M. Borgerson Republican 7,0623.1% RepublicanWilliam R. Saubert Republican 6,9323.1% RepublicanJohn C. Board Republican 6,5532.9% IndependentRudolph W. Polich(incumbent) Independent 4,7902.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 242,271
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 11
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Montana House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLarry FasbenderWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,4045.5% DemocraticWilliam E. SpahrWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,1915.4% DemocraticJohn C. HallWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,1815.4% DemocraticPeter J. GilliganWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,6835.2% RepublicanMalcolm HoltzWon Republican 12,6595.2% RepublicanScott B. StrattonWon(incumbent) Republican 12,3895.1% DemocraticRonald W. HoltzWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,3795.1% DemocraticJack GundersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,0995.0% DemocraticJohn B. StaigmillerWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,2644.7% RepublicanRudolph W. PolichWon Republican 11,1324.6% RepublicanI. M. NyquistWon Republican 10,8954.5% RepublicanT. H. Horras Republican 10,6744.4% DemocraticEleanor M. Dougherty(incumbent) Democratic 10,6314.4% RepublicanJerrold A. Weissman Republican 10,6164.4% DemocraticRalph J. Parker Democratic 10,3604.3% RepublicanJohn C. Board Republican 10,1124.2% DemocraticB. F. Bubnash Democratic 9,8734.1% RepublicanJean G. Birch Republican 9,5674.0% RepublicanHorace G. Anderson Republican 9,4003.9% DemocraticEdward J. Warren Democratic 8,8573.7% RepublicanFrances L. Jensen Republican 8,6823.6% RepublicanJ. V. Evans Republican 8,2233.4%
- 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
More about this race
UncontestedNo incumbent on the ballot here
One candidate on the printed ballot. Rep. Llew Jones is running for Montana State Senate District 9.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Montana State House District 18, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mt/house/18. 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), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026