Montana State House District 46
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Denise Joy Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Denise JoyDemocratic · IncumbentKim WelzenbachRepublican
The last winner we have no longer holds this seat, so that result isn't shown.
- Last election
- Emma Kerr-Carpenter (Democratic) won by 5.8 points, 2024
- Earlier results
- Bill Mercer (Republican) won by 27.8 points, 2022, older linesBill Mercer (Republican) won by 35.5 points, 2020, older linesAll 26 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 4,738
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Montana House of Representatives District 46, 1974 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEmma Kerr-CarpenterWon Democratic 2,50752.9% RepublicanStarr Emery Republican 2,23147.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,015
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 46, 1974 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill MercerWon(incumbent) Republican 3,20463.9% DemocraticTim Warburton Democratic 1,81136.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,296
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 46, 1974 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill MercerWon(incumbent) Republican 4,26567.7% DemocraticZach Ladson Democratic 2,03132.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,723
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 46, 1974 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill MercerWon Republican 3,38659.2% DemocraticAnne Giuliano Democratic 2,33740.8%
- 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
- 1974 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 (26 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 4,738
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Montana House of Representatives District 46, 1974 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEmma Kerr-CarpenterWon Democratic 2,50752.9% RepublicanStarr Emery Republican 2,23147.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,015
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 46, 1974 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill MercerWon(incumbent) Republican 3,20463.9% DemocraticTim Warburton Democratic 1,81136.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,296
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 46, 1974 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill MercerWon(incumbent) Republican 4,26567.7% DemocraticZach Ladson Democratic 2,03132.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,723
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 46, 1974 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill MercerWon Republican 3,38659.2% DemocraticAnne Giuliano Democratic 2,33740.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,492
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 46, 1974 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald W. JonesWon(incumbent) Republican 3,55364.7% DemocraticAngie Buckley Democratic 1,93935.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,463
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 46, 1974 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald JonesWon(incumbent) Republican 2,94866.0% DemocraticPaul J. Van Tricht Democratic 1,51534.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,762
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 46, 1974 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClayton FiscusWon Republican 5,762100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,453
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 46, 1974 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKen PetersonWon(incumbent) Republican 4,453100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,432
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 46, 1974 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKen PetersonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,432100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,058
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 46, 1974 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKen PetersonWon Republican 3,36266.5% DemocraticDoug Harper Democratic 1,69633.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,091
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 46, 1974 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark NoennigWon(incumbent) Republican 3,42267.2% DemocraticLee Ann Logan Democratic 1,66932.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,693
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 46, 1974 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam F. WilsonWon Democratic 1,16468.8% RepublicanDan Mann Republican 52931.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,300
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 46, 1974 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrett TramelliWon Democratic 1,38060.0% RepublicanRick D. Linafelter Republican 79134.4% OtherPhillip N. Dupaul Other 1295.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,584
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 46, 1974 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarley TussWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,584100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,661
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 46, 1974 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarley TussWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,82968.7% RepublicanTonya Bruce Republican 83231.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,822
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 46, 1974 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarley TussWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,822100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,685
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 46, 1974 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChase HibbardWon Republican 3,00464.1% DemocraticArlene M. Carlson Democratic 1,68135.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,095
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 46, 1974 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJan BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,095100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,441
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 46, 1974 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJan BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,96266.7% RepublicanJimmy L. McGee Republican 1,47933.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,850
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 46, 1974 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJan BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,08154.0% RepublicanGlenn Lindsey Republican 1,76946.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,450
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 46, 1974 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJan BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,96366.6% RepublicanRobert N. Anderson Republican 1,48733.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,521
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 46, 1974 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGay HollidayWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,521100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,916
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 46, 1974 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGay HollidayWon Democratic 2,13954.6% RepublicanM. Darrell Brewer Republican 1,77745.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,559
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 46, 1974 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHershel M. RobbinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,04857.5% RepublicanJoseph Kim Kuzara Republican 1,51142.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,854
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 46, 1974 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHershel M. RobbinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,03752.9% RepublicanRobert E. Willems Republican 1,81747.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,439
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 46, 1974 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHershel M. RobbinsWon Democratic 1,91055.5% RepublicanJoseph K. Kuzara Republican 1,52944.5%
- 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
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Election Wrld. (2026). Montana State House District 46, election results 1974 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mt/house/46. 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), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026