Montana State House District 89
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Mark Thane Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Lyn HellegaardRepublicanMark ThaneDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first win
Lyn Hellegaard 44.4Mark Thane 55.6
Last result · 2024 generalNo published poll names both candidates.
- Last election
- Mark Thane (Democratic) won by 11.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: HellegaardRight column: Thane
- Races
- Won 0 of 1
- Won 1 of 1
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 2
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Candidates on the ballot
- Lyn HellegaardRepublican
- Mark ThaneIncumbentDemocratic
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
- 6,458
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Montana House of Representatives District 89, 1974 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMark ThaneWon Democratic 3,59055.6% RepublicanLyn Hellegaard Republican 2,86844.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,601
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2022)
Montana House of Representatives District 89, 1974 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKatie SullivanWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,86162.2% RepublicanGary Wanberg Republican 1,74037.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,616
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2020)
Montana House of Representatives District 89, 1974 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKatie SullivanWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,37460.1% RepublicanGary D. Wanberg Republican 2,24239.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,000
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2018)
Montana House of Representatives District 89, 1974 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKatie SullivanWon Democratic 3,12162.4% RepublicanDavid Moore Republican 1,87937.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,722
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2016)
Montana House of Representatives District 89, 1974 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNate McConnellWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,80159.3% RepublicanAlex Krigsvold Republican 1,92140.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,455
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014)
Montana House of Representatives District 89, 1974 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNate McConnellWon Democratic 2,455100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,700
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 89, 1974 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNancy BallanceWon Republican 3,65764.2% DemocraticPeggy Steffes Democratic 1,67029.3% LibertarianAndy Elwell Libertarian 3736.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,421
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 89, 1974 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary MaclarenWon(incumbent) Republican 3,57080.8% OtherRuss Vogel Other 85119.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,624
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 89, 1974 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary MaclarenWon(incumbent) Republican 4,624100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,787
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 89, 1974 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary MaclarenWon(incumbent) Republican 3,26068.1% DemocraticRichard Marcus Democratic 1,38428.9% OtherGil Turner Other 1433.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,900
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 89, 1974 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary MaclarenWon Republican 3,29567.2% DemocraticDeb Essen Democratic 1,60532.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,660
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 89, 1974 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn E. WittWon(incumbent) Republican 2,11357.7% DemocraticGary Gollehon Democratic 1,54742.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,298
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 89, 1974 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn E. WittWon(incumbent) Republican 3,298100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,952
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 89, 1974 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn E. WittWon Republican 2,952100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,584
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 89, 1974 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoger DebruyckerWon(incumbent) Republican 3,584100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,387
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 89, 1974 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoger DebruyckerWon(incumbent) Republican 3,387100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,833
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 89, 1974 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRussell C. FaggWon(incumbent) Republican 2,34461.1% DemocraticConnie Rasky Democratic 1,48938.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,115
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 89, 1974 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRussell C. FaggWon Republican 1,71054.9% DemocraticConnie Rasky Democratic 1,40545.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,545
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 89, 1974 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary McDonoughWon Democratic 1,82251.4% RepublicanRussell C. Fagg Republican 1,72348.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,483
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 89, 1974 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCal WinslowWon(incumbent) Republican 2,483100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,668
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 89, 1974 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCal WinslowWon(incumbent) Republican 2,60070.9% DemocraticDean Adams Democratic 1,06829.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,337
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 89, 1974 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNancy KeenanWon Democratic 1,337100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,440
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 89, 1974 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe F. KanduchWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,440100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,405
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 89, 1974 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe F. KanduchWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,405100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,772
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 89, 1974 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe F. KanduchWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,772100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,411
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 89, 1974 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe F. KanduchWon Democratic 1,411100.0%
- 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 89, election results 1974 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mt/house/89. 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:89
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026