Montana State House District 5
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Braxton Mitchell Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Braxton MitchellRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first winLuca WelleDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Braxton Mitchell (R) 73.9, Steve Paugh (D) 26.2
- Last election
- Braxton Mitchell (Republican) won by 47.7 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: MitchellRight column: Welle
- Races
- Won 1 of 1
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 2
- Not available
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- Braxton MitchellIncumbentRepublican
- Luca WelleDemocratic
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Source: candidatefiling.mt.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (27 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 6,325
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Montana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBraxton MitchellWon Republican 4,67173.8% DemocraticSteve Paugh Democratic 1,65426.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,984
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2022)
Montana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDave FernWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,67361.4% RepublicanLyn Bennett Republican 2,31138.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,460
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2020)
Montana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDave FernWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,48260.1% RepublicanCatherine Owens Republican 2,97839.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,616
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2018)
Montana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDave FernWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,88269.1% LibertarianCindy Dyson Libertarian 1,73430.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,740
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2016)
Montana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDave FernWon Democratic 3,25756.7% RepublicanChet Billi Republican 2,48343.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,932
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014)
Montana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEd LieserWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,16054.9% RepublicanDoug Adams Republican 1,77245.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,871
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKeith RegierWon(incumbent) Republican 4,38774.7% DemocraticJames Mahnke Democratic 1,48425.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,423
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKeith RegierWon(incumbent) Republican 3,54780.2% DemocraticJames Henry Mahnke Democratic 87619.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,582
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKeith RegierWon Republican 4,03972.4% DemocraticJake Pannell Democratic 1,54327.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,469
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge EverettWon(incumbent) Republican 3,04368.1% DemocraticLinda Jacquette Democratic 1,42631.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,965
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge EverettWon(incumbent) Republican 3,39368.3% DemocraticSamuel P. Nickol Democratic 1,57231.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,159
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNorma BixbyWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,23757.3% RepublicanPaul Green Republican 92242.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,350
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNorma BixbyWon Democratic 1,19450.8% RepublicanLila V. Taylor(incumbent) Republican 1,15649.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,821
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLila V. TaylorWon(incumbent) Republican 99754.8% DemocraticNorma Bixby Democratic 82445.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,406
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLila V. TaylorWon(incumbent) Republican 1,34756.0% DemocraticHuber B. Leggins Democratic 1,05944.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,074
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLila V. TaylorWon Republican 1,08452.3% DemocraticErnie Robinson Democratic 99047.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,857
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTim DowellWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,42963.0% RepublicanRobert A. Richardson Republican 1,42837.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,932
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTim DowellWon Democratic 1,76760.3% RepublicanClyde Smith(incumbent) Republican 1,16539.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,407
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClyde SmithWon(incumbent) Republican 1,70650.1% DemocraticRoger W. Hopkins Democratic 1,70149.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,389
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClyde SmithWon(incumbent) Republican 2,389100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,258
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClyde SmithWon(incumbent) Republican 3,258100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,184
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDuane W. ComptonWon Republican 1,68753.0% DemocraticThomas A. Taylor Democratic 1,49747.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,484
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul K. KroppWon(incumbent) Republican 1,95056.0% DemocraticColleen Smith Democratic 1,53444.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,006
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul K. KroppWon(incumbent) Republican 1,65455.0% DemocraticColleen Barnard Democratic 1,35245.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,225
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul K. KroppWon(incumbent) Republican 1,90058.9% DemocraticRic Floren Democratic 1,32541.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,982
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul K. KroppWon Republican 1,56352.4% DemocraticMary Kron Democratic 1,41947.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,087
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Montana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrancis BardanouveWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,81237.8% DemocraticRobert S. CottonWon Democratic 3,15931.3% RepublicanPaul K. Kropp Republican 3,11630.9%
- 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 5, election results 1972 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mt/house/5. 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:5
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026