Montana State House District 59
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Katie Fire Thunder Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Marc GreendorferRepublicanKatie Fire ThunderDemocratic · Incumbent
The last winner we have no longer holds this seat, so that result isn't shown.
- Last election
- Ed Stafman (Democratic) won by 25.6 points, 2024
- Earlier results
- Marty Malone (Republican) won by 30.9 points, 2022, older linesMarty Malone (Republican) won by 29.3 points, 2020, older linesAll 26 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 7,722
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Montana House of Representatives District 59, 1974 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEd StafmanWon Democratic 4,85162.8% RepublicanMarc Greendorfer Republican 2,87137.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,564
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 59, 1974 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarty MaloneWon(incumbent) Republican 3,64365.5% DemocraticRuth Weissman Democratic 1,92134.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,108
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 59, 1974 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarty MaloneWon Republican 4,59464.6% DemocraticDan Vermillion Democratic 2,51435.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,071
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 59, 1974 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAlan RedfieldWon(incumbent) Republican 4,04166.6% DemocraticQuenby Iandiorio Democratic 2,03033.4%
- 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
- 7,722
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Montana House of Representatives District 59, 1974 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEd StafmanWon Democratic 4,85162.8% RepublicanMarc Greendorfer Republican 2,87137.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,564
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 59, 1974 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarty MaloneWon(incumbent) Republican 3,64365.5% DemocraticRuth Weissman Democratic 1,92134.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,108
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 59, 1974 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarty MaloneWon Republican 4,59464.6% DemocraticDan Vermillion Democratic 2,51435.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,071
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 59, 1974 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAlan RedfieldWon(incumbent) Republican 4,04166.6% DemocraticQuenby Iandiorio Democratic 2,03033.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,960
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 59, 1974 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAlan RedfieldWon(incumbent) Republican 4,22570.9% DemocraticDirk Adams Democratic 1,73529.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,574
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 59, 1974 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAlan RedfieldWon(incumbent) Republican 3,25571.2% DemocraticKaren Lynch Democratic 1,31928.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,177
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 59, 1974 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoanne G. BlytonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,66351.4% DemocraticPaul Beck Democratic 2,51448.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,416
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 59, 1974 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoanne G. BlytonWon Republican 2,42654.9% DemocraticPaul Beck(incumbent) Democratic 1,99045.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,146
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 59, 1974 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul BeckWon Democratic 2,84555.3% RepublicanScott Boggio(incumbent) Republican 2,30144.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,494
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 59, 1974 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott L. BoggioWon Republican 2,23449.7% DemocraticPaul Beck Democratic 2,10946.9% OtherJay C. McKean Other 1513.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,806
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 59, 1974 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoan AndersenWon(incumbent) Republican 2,50852.2% DemocraticDan Dutton Democratic 2,29847.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,666
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 59, 1974 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRon StokerWon Republican 2,32463.4% DemocraticJudith Anne Deaver Democratic 1,34236.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,562
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 59, 1974 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRick LaibleWon Republican 3,11768.3% DemocraticJudith Anne Deaver Democratic 1,44531.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,901
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 59, 1974 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDale E. BerryWon Republican 2,901100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,756
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 59, 1974 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCliff TrexlerWon(incumbent) Republican 3,756100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,755
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 59, 1974 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCliff TrexlerWon Republican 2,77673.9% DemocraticLennie J. Thompson Democratic 97926.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,604
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 59, 1974 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVicki CocchiarellaWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,604100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,548
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 59, 1974 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVicki CocchiarellaWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,11059.5% RepublicanLeonard Landa Republican 1,43840.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,103
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 59, 1974 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVicki CocchiarellaWon Democratic 2,25454.9% RepublicanEarl C. Lory(incumbent) Republican 1,84945.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,319
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 59, 1974 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEarl C. LoryWon(incumbent) Republican 2,25267.8% DemocraticGraig D. Sweet Democratic 1,06732.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,354
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 59, 1974 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEarl C. LoryWon(incumbent) Republican 2,28552.5% DemocraticDick Barrett Democratic 1,95544.9% LibertarianJoseph L. Coburn Libertarian 1142.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,116
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 59, 1974 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEsther G. BengstonWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,42158.8% RepublicanWilliam E. Glaser Republican 1,69541.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,337
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 59, 1974 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEsther G. BengstonWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,26152.1% RepublicanTim Wittman Republican 2,07647.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,956
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 59, 1974 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEsther G. BengstonWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,88963.9% RepublicanHarold M. Wilmot Republican 1,06736.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,406
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 59, 1974 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEsther G. BengstonWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,93456.8% RepublicanMichael D. Brockie Republican 1,47243.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,902
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 59, 1974 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEsther G. BengstonWon Democratic 1,02353.8% RepublicanLynn K. Severance Republican 87946.2%
- 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
More about this race
Party nominees only, not the certified ballot.
Source: candidatefiling.mt.gov, dated Oct 28
District map
Select a shape for details. Arrow keys move between shapes.
- Democratic
- Republican
- Independent
- Nonpartisan
- More than one party
- No member listed
Map settings
Vote in Montana
- Register
- Registration, polling place, sample ballot lookup, mail ballot status
- ID rules
- Election office
Trouble voting? Election Protection hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE. A nonpartisan coalition of civil-rights and voting-rights groups, not a government service. 866ourvote.org
Download and cite
Cite this page
Election Wrld. (2026). Montana State House District 59, election results 1974 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mt/house/59. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
Embed this seat
<iframe src="https://www.electionwrld.com/embed/mt/house/59" title="Montana House of Representatives District 59" width="100%" height="400" style="border:0;max-width:640px" loading="lazy"></iframe>
<p style="font-size:13px">Data: <a href="https://www.electionwrld.com">Election Wrld</a>, CC BY 4.0</p>Paste this into any web page. It shows the seat, its last result and the next election.
Sources
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