Montana State House District 9
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Steve Kelly Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Steve KellyRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first winKate McLaughlinDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Steve Kelly (R) 74.6, Joanne Morrow (D) 25.5
- Last election
- Steve Kelly (Republican) won by 49.1 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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- Years since first win
- 2
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- Steve KellyIncumbentRepublican
- Kate McLaughlinDemocratic
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Source: candidatefiling.mt.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 6,448
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Montana House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve KellyWonName as filed: Steven C. Kelly Republican 4,80774.5% DemocraticJoanne Morrow Democratic 1,64125.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,150
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2022)
Montana House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTony BrockmanWon Republican 3,150100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,142
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2020)
Montana House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrian PutnamWon Republican 4,142100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,775
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2018)
Montana House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid DunnWon Republican 2,62669.6% DemocraticBob Petersen Democratic 1,14930.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,856
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2016)
Montana House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRandy BrodehlWon(incumbent) Republican 2,80472.7% DemocraticBrittany Maclean Democratic 1,05227.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,684
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
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- Older district map (2014)
Montana House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRandy BrodehlWon(incumbent) Republican 1,91071.2% DemocraticJo Lynn Yenne Democratic 77428.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,874
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott M. ReichnerWon(incumbent) Republican 3,96267.5% DemocraticRodrik Brosten Democratic 1,91232.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,616
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott M. ReichnerWon(incumbent) Republican 3,32472.0% DemocraticNeal Brown Democratic 1,29228.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,969
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott ReichnerWon Republican 3,66661.4% DemocraticEdd Blackler Democratic 2,30338.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,847
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam Junis JonesWon(incumbent) Republican 2,96961.3% DemocraticEdd Blackler Democratic 1,87838.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,052
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam Junis JonesWon Republican 4,052100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,974
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark NoennigWon(incumbent) Republican 3,43869.1% DemocraticLarry M. Healy Democratic 1,53630.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,913
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark NoennigWon(incumbent) Republican 4,913100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,332
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark NoennigWon Republican 3,332100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,862
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanH. S. HansonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,862100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,294
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanH. S. HansonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,294100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,661
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFloyd GervaisWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,661100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,696
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFloyd GervaisWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,696100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,500
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFloyd GervaisWon Democratic 2,500100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,763
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoland E. KennerlyWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,763100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,620
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoland E. KennerlyWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,620100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,277
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
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- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDennis IversonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,277100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,080
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDennis IversonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,17270.5% DemocraticErwin Carlson Democratic 90829.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,682
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDennis IversonWon Republican 1,67562.5% DemocraticDarlene Skari Democratic 1,00737.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,993
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid AagesonWon(incumbent) Republican 1,94164.8% DemocraticWalter Laas Democratic 1,05235.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,575
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid AagesonWon(incumbent) Republican 1,38453.8% DemocraticWalter Laas(incumbent) Democratic 1,19146.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,692
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Montana House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack E. GaltWon Republican 3,86130.4% RepublicanElmer SchyeWon Republican 3,54928.0% DemocraticHershel M. Robbins(incumbent) Democratic 2,91222.9% DemocraticRobert D. Burrows Democratic 2,37018.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 306,332
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 12
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Montana House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanW. S. MatherWon(incumbent) Republican 16,9685.5% RepublicanHenry S. CoxWon Republican 16,2625.3% DemocraticHarold E. GerkeWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,9665.2% RepublicanHarrison G. FaggWon(incumbent) Republican 15,2645.0% RepublicanJeffrey J. ScottWon(incumbent) Republican 14,3464.7% RepublicanRobert E. GlennenWon(incumbent) Republican 14,3234.7% DemocraticThomas E. ToweWon Democratic 14,2604.7% RepublicanLloyd C. Lockrem Jr.Won Republican 13,9434.5% RepublicanGeorge DarrowWon Republican 13,8934.5% RepublicanGary GiesickWon(incumbent) Republican 13,6974.5% RepublicanJohn H. PierceWon(incumbent) Republican 13,6114.4% RepublicanDick ForesterWon(incumbent) Republican 13,2274.3% RepublicanHubert E. Woodard(incumbent) Republican 13,2154.3% RepublicanKeith T. Nelstead Republican 12,2254.0% DemocraticLouie Yovetich Democratic 11,5763.8% DemocraticMax Conover Democratic 11,5523.8% DemocraticDennis Patrick Conner Democratic 10,9993.6% DemocraticCharles A. Dernback Democratic 10,7783.5% DemocraticJames B. Stone Democratic 10,5063.4% DemocraticRay E. Morrow Democratic 10,4353.4% DemocraticRussell K. Fillner Democratic 10,2633.4% DemocraticMary Craig Democratic 10,1733.3% DemocraticRalph W. Rhea Democratic 9,8183.2% DemocraticRoy O. Moen Democratic 9,0323.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 342,230
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 12
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Montana House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanW. S. MatherWon(incumbent) Republican 17,2415.0% DemocraticHarold E. GerkeWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,2315.0% RepublicanGary GiesickWon(incumbent) Republican 16,4354.8% RepublicanRobert E. GlennenWon(incumbent) Republican 15,9544.7% RepublicanHarrison G. FaggWon Republican 15,9504.7% RepublicanEarl M. CranstonWon Republican 15,7374.6% RepublicanWilliam S. GoanWon(incumbent) Republican 15,6284.6% RepublicanJohn H. PierceWon(incumbent) Republican 15,5394.5% RepublicanHubert E. WoodardWon(incumbent) Republican 15,5284.5% RepublicanRichard ForesterWon Republican 15,3344.5% RepublicanJeffrey J. ScottWon Republican 15,1464.4% DemocraticWilliam J. SpeareWon Democratic 15,0994.4% RepublicanGeorge Darrow(incumbent) Republican 14,9574.4% RepublicanGeorge A. Madson Republican 14,3934.2% DemocraticLee Overfelt Democratic 13,9944.1% DemocraticJ. O. Wold Jr. Democratic 13,6984.0% DemocraticThomas E. Towe Democratic 13,4933.9% DemocraticLouis Yovetich Democratic 12,4923.6% DemocraticJames E. Edwards Jr. Democratic 11,7733.4% DemocraticRalph Bond Jr. Democratic 11,5673.4% DemocraticRussell K. Fillner Democratic 11,4523.4% DemocraticRussel Conklin Democratic 11,4403.3% DemocraticOscar Harmon Democratic 11,1523.3% DemocraticJames O. Southworth Democratic 10,9973.2%
- 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
- 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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Election Wrld. (2026). Montana State House District 9, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mt/house/9. 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:9
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026