Montana State House District 20
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Melissa Nikolakakos Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Steve KellerDemocraticMelissa NikolakakosRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Melissa Nikolakakos (R) 53.5, Rina Fontana Moore (D) 46.5
- Last election
- Melissa Nikolakakos (Republican) won by 7.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: KellerRight column: Nikolakakos
- Races
- None listed
- Won 1 of 1
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 2
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Candidates on the ballot
- Steve KellerDemocratic
- Melissa NikolakakosIncumbentRepublican
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
- 4,991
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Montana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMelissa NikolakakosWon Republican 2,67153.5% DemocraticRina Fontana Moore Democratic 2,32046.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,053
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2022)
Montana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFred AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,53870.0% DemocraticSamantha Rispens Democratic 1,51530.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,435
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2020)
Montana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFred AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 4,35767.7% DemocraticMelissa Smith Democratic 2,07832.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,587
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2018)
Montana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFred AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,82668.5% DemocraticKeaton Sunchild Democratic 1,76131.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,610
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2016)
Montana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFred AndersonWon Republican 3,98571.0% DemocraticAmy J. Rapp Democratic 1,62529.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,476
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014)
Montana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve FitzpatrickWon(incumbent) Republican 2,94465.8% DemocraticBob Moretti Democratic 1,53234.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,425
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve FitzpatrickWon(incumbent) Republican 1,76851.6% DemocraticLindsay Love Democratic 1,65748.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,681
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve FitzpatrickWon Republican 1,58058.9% DemocraticDonna M. Zook Democratic 1,10141.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,602
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDeb KottelWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,91153.0% RepublicanJack Allen Republican 1,59244.2% OtherTerry Poupa Other 992.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,210
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDeborah KottelWon Democratic 1,59749.8% RepublicanJames G. Whitaker Republican 1,51847.3% OtherTerry M. Poupa Other 953.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,530
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge GolieWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,06358.4% RepublicanRandy Kuiper Republican 1,46741.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,133
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarol GibsonWon Democratic 1,65452.8% RepublicanKen Peterson(incumbent) Republican 1,47947.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,772
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKen PetersonWon Republican 1,92251.0% DemocraticCarol Gibson Democratic 1,85049.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,041
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPeggy ArnottWon(incumbent) Republican 1,80959.5% DemocraticCarol Gibson Democratic 1,23240.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,003
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPeggy ArnottWon(incumbent) Republican 2,21255.3% DemocraticMark Tokarski Democratic 1,58239.5% IndependentJim Bennett Independent 2095.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,650
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPeggy ArnottWon Republican 2,10957.8% DemocraticKatharin Kelker Democratic 1,54142.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,934
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDore SchwindenWon Democratic 1,61555.0% RepublicanArne Traeholt Republican 1,31945.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,979
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDorothy A. CodyWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,979100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,948
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDorothy A. CodyWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,77960.4% RepublicanClifton M. Berglee Republican 1,16939.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,540
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDorothy A. CodyWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,02679.8% RepublicanDavid Red Fox Republican 51420.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,146
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDorothy A. CodyWon Democratic 1,85158.8% RepublicanOrren C. Vinger(incumbent) Republican 1,29541.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,334
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAubyn CurtissWon(incumbent) Republican 2,05561.6% DemocraticRoberta E. Wolfe Democratic 1,18535.5% LibertarianTim Melander Libertarian 942.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,598
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAubyn CurtissWon(incumbent) Republican 2,52070.0% DemocraticJerry M. Syth Democratic 1,07830.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,553
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAubyn CurtissWon(incumbent) Republican 1,47757.9% DemocraticWilliam G. Gwynn Democratic 1,07642.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,755
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAubyn CurtissWon Republican 1,41851.5% DemocraticWilliam G. Gwynn(incumbent) Democratic 1,33748.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,062
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam G. GwynnWon Democratic 1,11854.2% RepublicanAubyn Curtiss Republican 94445.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 83,486
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 6
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Montana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe QuiliciWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,36417.2% DemocraticJohn J. LynchWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,36317.2% DemocraticRobert E. LeeWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,90616.7% DemocraticJohn E. HealyWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,73716.4% DemocraticRobert J. HarperWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,71016.4% DemocraticJerry V. LombardiWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,40616.1%
- 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
- 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 20, election results 1972 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mt/house/20. 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.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:mt/sldl:20
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026