Montana State House District 23
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Eric Tilleman Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Rebecca Bogden-RichardsDemocraticEric TillemanRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Eric Tilleman (R) 56.2, Sandor R. Hopkins (D) 40.7, Kevin Leatherbarrow (L) 3.1
- Last election
- Eric Tilleman (Republican) won by 15.5 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: Bogden-RichardsRight column: Tilleman
- Races
- None listed
- Won 1 of 1
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 2
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- Rebecca Bogden-RichardsDemocratic
- Eric TillemanIncumbentRepublican
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Source: candidatefiling.mt.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 4,445
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Montana House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEric TillemanWon Republican 2,50056.2% DemocraticSandor R. Hopkins Democratic 1,80840.7% LibertarianKevin Leatherbarrow Libertarian 1373.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,878
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2022)
Montana House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScot KernsWon(incumbent) Republican 1,57254.6% DemocraticMelissa Smith Democratic 1,30645.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,051
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2020)
Montana House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScot KernsWon Republican 2,07951.3% DemocraticBrad Hamlett(incumbent) Democratic 1,97248.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,368
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2018)
Montana House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrad HamlettWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,84954.9% RepublicanWilliam Smith Republican 1,51945.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,575
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2016)
Montana House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrad HamlettWon Democratic 1,81750.8% RepublicanMark A. Dunn Republican 1,75849.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,534
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014)
Montana House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWendy McKameyWon Republican 1,27550.3% DemocraticEarl Salley Democratic 1,25949.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,938
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarlie BolandWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,78060.6% RepublicanPatrick Flaherty Republican 1,15839.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,065
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarlie BolandWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,24160.1% RepublicanJerald L. Patterson Republican 82439.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,179
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarlie BolandWon Democratic 1,65752.1% RepublicanLance Olson Republican 1,52247.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,533
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn ParkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,85173.1% RepublicanChristopher A. Gregory Republican 68226.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,908
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn ParkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,09772.1% OtherChristopher A. Gregory Other 54818.8% GreenPaul Stephens Green 2639.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,303
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoan AndersenWon(incumbent) Republican 2,22651.7% DemocraticDan Dutton Democratic 2,07748.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,808
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoan AndersenWon(incumbent) Republican 2,69156.0% DemocraticElizabeth Scanlin Democratic 2,11744.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,025
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoan AndersenWon Republican 2,52162.6% DemocraticPaul A. Lose Democratic 1,50437.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,730
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAlvin A. Ellis Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 2,99563.3% DemocraticAl Miller Democratic 1,73536.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,269
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAlvin A. Ellis Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 3,06971.9% DemocraticWynn Miller Democratic 1,20028.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,288
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,04562.2% RepublicanVada Taylor Republican 1,24337.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,506
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,506100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,268
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn JohnsonWon Democratic 1,88457.6% RepublicanLarry Menke(incumbent) Republican 1,38442.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,159
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry MenkeWon Republican 1,59050.3% DemocraticMarjorie Hart(incumbent) Democratic 1,56949.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,557
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarjorie HartWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,85852.2% RepublicanRay Roberts Republican 1,69947.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,745
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChris H. StobieWon(incumbent) Republican 2,15157.4% DemocraticRick Doutt Democratic 1,59442.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,913
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChris H. StobieWon(incumbent) Republican 2,68868.7% DemocraticBarton O. Wetzel Democratic 1,22531.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,333
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChris H. StobieWon(incumbent) Republican 2,16064.8% DemocraticSam E. Silverthorn Democratic 1,17335.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,469
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChris H. StobieWon Republican 2,07259.7% DemocraticWilliam E. Shull Democratic 1,39740.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,043
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticOrin P. KendallWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,63653.8% RepublicanKnute Kirkeberg Republican 93730.8% IndependentJack J. Nichols Independent 47015.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,905
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Montana House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticOrin P. KendallWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,12119.3% DemocraticArthur H. SheldonWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,82318.5% DemocraticJoe R. RobertsWon Democratic 6,68518.1% DemocraticWilliam R. BaethWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,29317.1% RepublicanDale Sverdsten(incumbent) Republican 5,33514.5% RepublicanMike McCurry Republican 4,64812.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 87,572
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 7
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Montana House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe QuiliciWon Democratic 11,24512.8% DemocraticJohn E. HealyWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,16912.8% DemocraticRobert E. LeeWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,11112.7% DemocraticJohn J. LynchWon Democratic 11,06712.6% DemocraticJerry V. LombardiWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,64612.2% DemocraticHarold McGrathWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,47312.0% DemocraticRobert J. HarperWon Democratic 9,67911.1% RepublicanMable M. Emerson Republican 7,0148.0% IndependentJohn Finnegan Independent 5,1685.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 109,683
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 7
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Montana House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRay J. WayrynenWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,75411.6% DemocraticJohn E. HealyWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,48310.5% DemocraticLawrence C. StimatzWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,12110.1% DemocraticRobert E. LeeWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,00310.0% DemocraticJerry V. LombardiWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,96310.0% DemocraticHarold McGrathWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,94910.0% DemocraticPat WilliamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,5949.7% RepublicanRuth E. Boulter Republican 6,1265.6% RepublicanW. E. Murray Republican 5,9065.4% RepublicanH. E. Johnston Republican 5,7145.2% RepublicanWilliam J. Hill Republican 4,5554.2% RepublicanHarold M. Emery Republican 4,3854.0% RepublicanTheron Scott Republican 4,1303.8%
- 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.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Montana State House District 23, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mt/house/23. 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:23
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026