Montana State House District 71
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Scott DeMarois Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Scott DeMaroisDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first winSuzzann NordwickRepublican
Last result · 2024 general: Scott DeMarois (D) 61.8, H. Steiger (R) 38.2
- Earlier results
- Ken Walsh (Republican) was unopposed, 2022, older linesKenneth M. Walsh (Republican) won by 48.8 points, 2020, older linesAll 26 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 5,458
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Montana House of Representatives District 71, 1974 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticScott DeMaroisWon Democratic 3,37561.8% RepublicanH. Steiger Republican 2,08338.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,215
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 71, 1974 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKen WalshWon(incumbent) Republican 5,215100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,598
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 71, 1974 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKenneth M. WalshWon Republican 5,65374.4% DemocraticIan Root Democratic 1,94525.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,325
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 71, 1974 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRay L. ShawWon(incumbent) Republican 3,66257.9% DemocraticJay A. Frederick Democratic 1,81928.8% LibertarianMichael White Libertarian 84413.3%
- 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
- 5,458
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Montana House of Representatives District 71, 1974 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticScott DeMaroisWon Democratic 3,37561.8% RepublicanH. Steiger Republican 2,08338.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,215
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 71, 1974 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKen WalshWon(incumbent) Republican 5,215100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,598
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 71, 1974 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKenneth M. WalshWon Republican 5,65374.4% DemocraticIan Root Democratic 1,94525.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,325
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 71, 1974 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRay L. ShawWon(incumbent) Republican 3,66257.9% DemocraticJay A. Frederick Democratic 1,81928.8% LibertarianMichael White Libertarian 84413.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,088
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 71, 1974 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRay L. ShawWon(incumbent) Republican 5,088100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,581
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2023)
Montana House of Representatives District 71, 1974 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRay L. ShawWon(incumbent) Republican 3,38573.9% DemocraticJohanna Lester Democratic 1,19626.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,792
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
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- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 71, 1974 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRay L. ShawWon Republican 3,31157.2% IndependentKim Miller Independent 2,48142.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,523
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 71, 1974 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob WagnerWon(incumbent) Republican 3,523100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,896
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 71, 1974 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob WagnerWon Republican 3,14853.4% DemocraticKim Miller Democratic 2,74846.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,800
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 71, 1974 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDiane RiceWon(incumbent) Republican 2,93961.2% DemocraticKim Miller Democratic 1,86138.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,153
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 71, 1974 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDiane RiceWon(incumbent) Republican 3,78573.5% DemocraticLonny F. Smithson Democratic 1,36826.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,436
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
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- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 71, 1974 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSylvia BookoutreinickeWon(incumbent) Republican 2,19563.9% DemocraticPatrick Hayes Democratic 1,24136.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,331
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
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- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 71, 1974 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSylvia BookoutreinickeWon(incumbent) Republican 2,42656.0% DemocraticRobert L. Culp Democratic 1,90544.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,648
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 71, 1974 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSylvia BookoutreinickeWon(incumbent) Republican 2,01055.1% DemocraticRobert L. Culp Democratic 1,63844.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,940
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 71, 1974 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSylvia BookoutreinickeWon Republican 2,22556.5% DemocraticPaul Manson Democratic 1,71543.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,248
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
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- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 71, 1974 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKenneth WennamarWon Democratic 2,248100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,971
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 71, 1974 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe QuiliciWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,971100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,625
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
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- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 71, 1974 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe QuiliciWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,625100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,829
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 71, 1974 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe QuiliciWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,829100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,705
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 71, 1974 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe QuiliciWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,705100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,058
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 71, 1974 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe QuiliciWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,058100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,334
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 71, 1974 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGary SpaethWon Democratic 2,62560.6% RepublicanJames H. Burnett(incumbent) Republican 1,70939.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,276
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 71, 1974 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames H. BurnettWon(incumbent) Republican 2,27253.1% DemocraticGary Spaeth Democratic 2,00446.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,577
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
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- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 71, 1974 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames H. BurnettWon(incumbent) Republican 1,92853.9% DemocraticMartha S. Herlevi Democratic 1,64946.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,963
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 71, 1974 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames H. BurnettWon Republican 1,76544.5% DemocraticMartha S. Herlevi(incumbent) Democratic 1,63141.2% IndependentDon Scanlin Independent 56714.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,291
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 71, 1974 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartha S. HerleviWon Democratic 1,78554.2% RepublicanJames H. Burnett(incumbent) Republican 1,50645.8%
- 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
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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