Montana State House District 82
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Pete Elverum Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Pete ElverumDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first winClinton McKayRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Pete Elverum (D) 54.9, John Looney Sr. (R) 45.1
- Last election
- Pete Elverum (Democratic) won by 9.8 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: ElverumRight column: McKay
- Races
- Won 1 of 1
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 2
- Not available
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- Pete ElverumIncumbentDemocratic
- Clinton McKayRepublican
Party nominees only, not the certified ballot.
Source: candidatefiling.mt.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (26 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 5,449
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Montana House of Representatives District 82, 1974 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPete ElverumWon Democratic 2,99054.9% RepublicanJohn Looney Sr. Republican 2,45945.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,805
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2022)
Montana House of Representatives District 82, 1974 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary CaferroWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,94461.3% RepublicanAlden Tonkay Republican 1,86138.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,163
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2020)
Montana House of Representatives District 82, 1974 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMoffie FunkWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,44655.9% RepublicanDebbie Westlake Republican 2,71744.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,892
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2018)
Montana House of Representatives District 82, 1974 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMoffie FunkWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,892100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,013
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2016)
Montana House of Representatives District 82, 1974 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMoffie FunkWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,013100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,152
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014)
Montana House of Representatives District 82, 1974 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMoffie FunkWon Democratic 2,17952.5% RepublicanLiz Bangerter(incumbent) Republican 1,97347.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,154
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 82, 1974 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJenny EckWon Democratic 2,78954.1% RepublicanSamuel J. Hunthausen Republican 2,36545.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,890
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 82, 1974 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike MenahanWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,31259.4% RepublicanKristi Allengailushas Republican 1,57840.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,835
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 82, 1974 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike MenahanWon Democratic 3,11564.4% RepublicanChris Sinrud Republican 1,72035.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,213
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 82, 1974 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHal JacobsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,98070.7% RepublicanAaron Tuff Republican 1,23329.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,724
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 82, 1974 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHal JacobsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,91361.7% RepublicanJim McCormick Republican 1,81138.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,688
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 82, 1974 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEileen CarneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,47054.7% RepublicanBrent A. McCollum Republican 1,21845.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,980
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 82, 1974 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEileen CarneyWon Democratic 1,49550.2% RepublicanDon Lewis Republican 1,36545.8% OtherRon Willis Other 1204.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,757
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 82, 1974 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott J. OrrWon(incumbent) Republican 1,57557.1% DemocraticJames P. Carney Democratic 1,18242.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,299
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 82, 1974 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott J. OrrWon(incumbent) Republican 1,93458.6% DemocraticJames P. Carney Democratic 1,36541.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,278
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 82, 1974 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott J. OrrWon(incumbent) Republican 2,02761.8% DemocraticShirley Harryman Democratic 1,25138.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,853
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 82, 1974 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob RaneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,93550.2% RepublicanTara Depuy Republican 1,91849.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,231
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 82, 1974 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob RaneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,94660.2% RepublicanDean Holmes Republican 1,28539.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,469
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 82, 1974 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob RaneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,01858.2% RepublicanJames E. Burke Republican 1,45141.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,090
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 82, 1974 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob RaneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,92062.1% RepublicanFred J. Shellenberg Republican 1,17037.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,038
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 82, 1974 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob RaneyWon Democratic 2,20054.5% RepublicanJack B. Williams Republican 1,83845.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,686
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 82, 1974 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill HandWon Democratic 1,30648.6% RepublicanG. H. Briggs(incumbent) Republican 1,28347.8% LibertarianRandy Piper Libertarian 973.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,006
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 82, 1974 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanG. H. BriggsWon Republican 1,27642.5% OtherBill Hand(incumbent) Other 88929.6% DemocraticD. Keith Gosnell Democratic 84128.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,250
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 82, 1974 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill HandWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,250100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,813
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 82, 1974 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam HandWon Democratic 1,57456.0% RepublicanRon W. Johnson Republican 1,23944.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,224
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 82, 1974 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanC. R. AndersonWon Republican 1,19853.9% DemocraticWilliam Hand Democratic 1,02646.1%
- 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.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Montana State House District 82, election results 1974 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mt/house/82. 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:82
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026