Montana State House District 4
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Lyn Bennett Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Paula KochDemocraticShaun PandinaRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Lyn Bennett (R) 52.0, Lindsey Jordan (D) 48.0
- Last election
- Lyn Bennett (Republican) won by 4.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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The current holder, Lyn Bennett, is not on the candidate list.
- Paula KochDemocratic
- Shaun PandinaRepublican
Party nominees only, not the certified ballot.
Source: candidatefiling.mt.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 6,093
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Montana House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLyn BennettWon Republican 3,17152.0% DemocraticLindsey Jordan Democratic 2,92248.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,567
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2022)
Montana House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatt RegierWon(incumbent) Republican 4,22575.9% DemocraticKimberly Pinter Democratic 1,34224.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,922
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2020)
Montana House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatt RegierWon(incumbent) Republican 5,922100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,409
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2018)
Montana House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatt RegierWon(incumbent) Republican 4,10075.8% DemocraticKwen Shirley Democratic 1,30924.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,125
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2016)
Montana House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatt RegierWon Republican 3,95577.2% DemocraticDeborah Gentry Democratic 1,17022.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,574
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014)
Montana House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKeith RegierWon(incumbent) Republican 2,65874.4% DemocraticMelanie J. Knadler Democratic 91625.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,222
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEd LieserWon Democratic 2,83254.2% RepublicanTim Baldwin Republican 2,39045.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,803
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDerek SkeesWon Republican 1,94451.1% DemocraticWill Hammerquist Democratic 1,85948.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,394
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike JopekWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,94854.6% RepublicanJohn Fuller Republican 2,44645.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,179
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike JopekWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,60262.3% RepublicanErik C. Jerde Republican 1,57737.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,750
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike JopekWon Democratic 2,60054.7% RepublicanBill Beck Republican 2,15045.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,320
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGary MatthewsWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,320100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,354
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGary MatthewsWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,06861.7% RepublicanFred Anderson Republican 1,28638.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,150
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGary MatthewsWon Democratic 1,89560.2% RepublicanArla Jeanne Murray Republican 1,25539.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,669
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEllen BergmanWon(incumbent) Republican 1,93052.6% DemocraticJessica Stickney Democratic 1,73947.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,309
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEllen BergmanWon(incumbent) Republican 1,73552.4% DemocraticNancy Staigmiller Democratic 1,57447.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,251
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam E. BoharskiWon(incumbent) Republican 3,36664.1% DemocraticPatricia M. Pennington Democratic 1,88535.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,634
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam E. BoharskiWon(incumbent) Republican 1,92352.9% DemocraticTina M. Brothers Democratic 1,71147.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,073
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam E. BoharskiWon Republican 2,70866.5% DemocraticGordon Hall Democratic 1,36533.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,422
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom L. JonesWon(incumbent) Republican 2,00458.6% DemocraticGordon Hall Democratic 1,41841.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,974
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom L. JonesWon(incumbent) Republican 2,68467.5% DemocraticGordon Hall Democratic 1,29032.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,691
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTed SchyeWon Democratic 1,66962.0% RepublicanG. C. Feda(incumbent) Republican 1,02238.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,000
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanG. C. FedaWon(incumbent) Republican 1,87862.6% DemocraticDon Beckman Democratic 1,12237.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,594
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanG. C. FedaWon(incumbent) Republican 1,44455.7% DemocraticIrene R. Baker Democratic 1,15044.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,031
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanG. C. FedaWon Republican 1,60452.9% DemocraticErnest Kummerfeldt(incumbent) Democratic 1,42747.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,379
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticErnest KummerfeldtWon Democratic 1,19150.1% RepublicanDel Strommen Republican 1,18849.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,391
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Montana House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWallace B. EdlandWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,37715.9% RepublicanArt LundWon(incumbent) Republican 7,34615.8% DemocraticOrphey LienWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,10115.3% DemocraticGlenn JacobsenWon Democratic 7,01915.1% DemocraticErnest Kummerfeldt Democratic 6,60614.2% RepublicanThomas O. Markle Republican 5,86712.7% RepublicanOtto Zerbe Republican 5,07510.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,531
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Montana House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticOrphey LienWon Democratic 1,93329.6% DemocraticRalph F. EggebrechtWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,77327.1% RepublicanRoger J. Lee Republican 1,53323.5% RepublicanJames R. Phair Republican 1,29219.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,401
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Montana House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLoran CaseyWon(incumbent) Republican 2,06227.9% DemocraticRalph F. EggebrechtWon Democratic 1,84624.9% DemocraticOrphey Lien Democratic 1,82324.6% RepublicanJ. B. Wallander(incumbent) Republican 1,67022.6%
- 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 4, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mt/house/4. 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:4
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026