Montana House District 8

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Lukas Schubert Republican · Member list as of Oct 28

Calvin LimeDemocratic

No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Lukas Schubert (R) 70.7, Beth Sibert (D) 29.3

Lukas SchubertRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win on file

Last election: Lukas Schubert (Republican) won by 41.4 points, 2024
On the 2026 ballot: 2 candidates

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Years since first win on file: Not available; 2

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Calvin LimeDemocratic
Lukas SchubertIncumbentRepublican

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History (29 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 5,701
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Older district map (2022 to 2024)

Montana House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanLukas SchubertWon	Republican	4,03070.7%	70.7%
DemocraticBeth Sibert	Democratic	1,67129.3%	29.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,527
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2014 to 2022)

Montana House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanTerry FalkWon	Republican	3,28772.6%	72.6%
LibertarianSid Daoud	Libertarian	1,24027.4%	27.4%

Montana House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn FullerWon(incumbent)	Republican	5,108100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,593
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2014 to 2018)

Montana House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn FullerWon	Republican	3,15368.7%	68.7%
LibertarianSid Daoud	Libertarian	1,44031.4%	31.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,780
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2014 to 2016)

Montana House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanSteve LavinWon(incumbent)	Republican	3,66576.7%	76.7%
DemocraticC. Paige Rappleye	Democratic	1,11523.3%	23.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 3,219
Election day: November 4, 2014
District map: Older district map (2014)

Montana House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanSteve LavinWon(incumbent)	Republican	2,27470.6%	70.6%
DemocraticLynn R. Stanley	Democratic	94529.4%	29.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 3,778
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2004 to 2013)

Montana House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanSteve LavinWon(incumbent)	Republican	2,25159.6%	59.6%
DemocraticBrittany Maclean	Democratic	1,52740.4%	40.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 2,790
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2004 to 2013)

Montana House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanSteve LavinWon	Republican	1,46552.5%	52.5%
DemocraticBryan Schutt	Democratic	1,03137.0%	37.0%
IndependentBill Jones	Independent	29410.5%	10.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,044
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2004 to 2013)

Montana House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticCheryl SteensonWon	Democratic	2,02950.2%	50.2%
RepublicanCraig Witte(incumbent)	Republican	2,01549.8%	49.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 3,143
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2004 to 2013)

Montana House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCraig WitteWon	Republican	1,59050.6%	50.6%
DemocraticRandy Kenyon	Democratic	1,55349.4%	49.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,027
Election day: November 2, 2004
District map: Older district map (2004 to 2013)

Montana House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticTim DowellWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,09652.0%	52.0%
RepublicanCraig Witte	Republican	1,93148.0%	48.0%

Montana House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAlan OlsonWon(incumbent)	Republican	2,844100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 3,729
Election day: November 7, 2000
District map: Older district map (1994 to 2003)

Montana House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAlan OlsonWon	Republican	2,54568.3%	68.3%
DemocraticRose Emily Longan	Democratic	1,18431.8%	31.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 3,416
Election day: November 3, 1998
District map: Older district map (1994 to 2003)

Montana House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRobert C. ClarkWon(incumbent)	Republican	2,66978.1%	78.1%
DemocraticTed Dinsmore	Democratic	74721.9%	21.9%

Montana House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRobert C. ClarkWon(incumbent)	Republican	3,272100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 3,541
Election day: November 8, 1994
District map: Older district map (1994 to 2003)

Montana House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRobert C. ClarkWon(incumbent)	Republican	2,51371.0%	71.0%
DemocraticWill Dale Evans	Democratic	1,02829.0%	29.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 3,728
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1984 to 1993)

Montana House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDouglas T. WagnerWon	Republican	1,94352.1%	52.1%
DemocraticMary Ellen Connelly(incumbent)	Democratic	1,78547.9%	47.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 2,744
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1984 to 1993)

Montana House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMary Ellen ConnellyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	1,79265.3%	65.3%
RepublicanGerald A. Burden	Republican	95234.7%	34.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 3,103
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1984 to 1993)

Montana House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMary Ellen ConnellyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	1,97663.7%	63.7%
RepublicanMark A. Simonich	Republican	1,12736.3%	36.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 2,753
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1984 to 1993)

Montana House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMary Ellen ConnellyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	1,73463.0%	63.0%
RepublicanColleen Allison	Republican	1,01937.0%	37.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 3,509
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1984 to 1993)

Montana House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMary Ellen ConnellyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	1,82251.9%	51.9%
RepublicanGlen Kartheiser	Republican	1,68748.1%	48.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 2,631
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1974 to 1983)

Montana House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRay PeckWon	Democratic	1,33950.9%	50.9%
RepublicanMichael Leeds	Republican	1,29249.1%	49.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 2,925
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1974 to 1983)

Montana House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDanny ObergWon(incumbent)	Democratic	1,54252.7%	52.7%
RepublicanMichael Leeds	Republican	1,38347.3%	47.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 2,241
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1974 to 1983)

Montana House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDanny ObergWon	Democratic	1,18452.8%	52.8%
RepublicanCollyn Peklewsky	Republican	1,05747.2%	47.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 2,729
Election day: November 2, 1976
District map: Older district map (1974 to 1983)

Montana House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticEdna A. GundersonWon	Democratic	1,42452.2%	52.2%
RepublicanRalph H. Patrick	Republican	1,30547.8%	47.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 2,285
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1974 to 1983)

Montana House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticSteven N. HelmbrechtWon	Democratic	1,49365.3%	65.3%
RepublicanDick Schafer	Republican	79234.7%	34.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 393,260
Election day: November 7, 1972
Seats: 12
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1973)

Montana House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticHarold E. GerkeWon(incumbent)	Democratic	22,0575.6%	5.6%
DemocraticThomas E. ToweWon(incumbent)	Democratic	21,2445.4%	5.4%
RepublicanHenry S. CoxWon(incumbent)	Republican	20,6395.3%	5.3%
RepublicanLloyd C. Lockrem Jr.Won(incumbent)	Republican	19,3724.9%	4.9%
DemocraticPolly HolmesWon	Democratic	19,2494.9%	4.9%
RepublicanHarrison G. FaggWon(incumbent)	Republican	19,1164.9%	4.9%
DemocraticPat ReganWon	Democratic	18,7294.8%	4.8%
DemocraticHerb HuennekensWon	Democratic	17,5684.5%	4.5%
DemocraticRichard A. ColbergWon	Democratic	17,2744.4%	4.4%
RepublicanRobert E. GlennenWon(incumbent)	Republican	16,6644.2%	4.2%
RepublicanTom HagerWon	Republican	16,6194.2%	4.2%
RepublicanWallace W. MercerWon	Republican	16,3434.2%	4.2%
RepublicanBruce D. Crippen	Republican	15,9754.1%	4.1%
RepublicanNorman W. Mills	Republican	15,6354.0%	4.0%
DemocraticBob Kelleher Jr.	Democratic	15,5944.0%	4.0%
RepublicanDennis W. Calkin	Republican	15,0453.8%	3.8%
RepublicanR. J. Brown	Republican	14,7493.8%	3.8%
DemocraticJames D. Ziegler	Democratic	14,3713.6%	3.6%
DemocraticRay E. Morrow	Democratic	13,7323.5%	3.5%
DemocraticRobert C. Brogan	Democratic	13,2763.4%	3.4%
RepublicanCharmaine R. Fisher	Republican	12,8863.3%	3.3%
RepublicanEvalyn Billings Carson	Republican	12,4243.2%	3.2%
DemocraticR. C. Rogers	Democratic	12,3563.1%	3.1%
DemocraticBruce Goodell	Democratic	12,3433.1%	3.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,479
Election day: November 3, 1970
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

Montana House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticBill ChristiansenWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,62940.6%	40.6%
RepublicanCarl M. SmithWon(incumbent)	Republican	2,33336.0%	36.0%
DemocraticJ. D. Kelly	Democratic	1,51723.4%	23.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,839
Election day: November 5, 1968
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

Montana House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticE. W. ChristiansenWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,84441.6%	41.6%
RepublicanCarl M. SmithWon(incumbent)	Republican	2,32434.0%	34.0%
DemocraticDonald Manker	Democratic	1,67124.4%	24.4%

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
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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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:8

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