Montana State Senate District 18
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Ken Bogner Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
No published poll names both candidates.The last winner we have no longer holds this seat, so that result isn't shown.
- Last election
- Steve Hinebauch (Republican) won by 56.8 points, 2020
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: KmetzRight column: Taylor
- Races
- Won 1 of 1
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 2
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
Open seat
The current holder, Ken Bogner, is not on the candidate list.
- Greg KmetzRepublican
- Stan TaylorDemocratic
Party nominees only, not the certified ballot.
Source: candidatefiling.mt.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (16 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 10,996
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2020)
Montana Senate District 18, 1968 to 2020, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve HinebauchWon(incumbent) Republican 8,61878.4% DemocraticPat Mischel Democratic 2,37821.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,531
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2016)
Montana Senate District 18, 1968 to 2020, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve HinebauchWon Republican 8,531100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,048
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana Senate District 18, 1968 to 2020, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn BrendenWon(incumbent) Republican 5,47660.5% DemocraticJulie E. French Democratic 3,57239.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,105
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana Senate District 18, 1968 to 2020, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn BrendenWon Republican 4,73652.0% DemocraticShirley Baumgartner Democratic 4,36948.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,354
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Montana Senate District 18, 1968 to 2020, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSam KitzenbergWon(incumbent) Republican 6,36268.0% DemocraticDean Harmon Democratic 2,99232.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,963
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana Senate District 18, 1968 to 2020, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDebbie Bowman SheaWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,19469.1% RepublicanHolly Jordan Republican 2,76930.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,330
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Montana Senate District 18, 1968 to 2020, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDebbie Bowman SheaWon Democratic 6,62571.0% RepublicanBarb Mueske Republican 2,70529.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,497
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana Senate District 18, 1968 to 2020, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticB. F. ChristiaensWon Democratic 4,03662.1% RepublicanBob Vancamp Republican 2,46137.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,779
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana Senate District 18, 1968 to 2020, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard E. ManningWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,28868.8% RepublicanRick Halmes Republican 1,49131.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,711
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Montana Senate District 18, 1968 to 2020, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard E. ManningWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,711100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,691
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana Senate District 18, 1968 to 2020, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard E. ManningWon Democratic 2,44252.1% RepublicanJesse A. Ohara(incumbent) Republican 1,90440.6% LibertarianDuncan Scott Libertarian 3457.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,159
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana Senate District 18, 1968 to 2020, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJesse A. OharaWon Republican 2,17552.3% DemocraticMargaret S. Warden(incumbent) Democratic 1,98447.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,346
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1983)
Montana Senate District 18, 1968 to 2020, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMargaret S. WardenWon Democratic 1,82054.4% RepublicanJack E. Kessner Republican 1,52645.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,859
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Montana Senate District 18, 1968 to 2020, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanG. W. DeschampsWon(incumbent) Republican 16,36630.4% RepublicanHarry T. NortheyWon(incumbent) Republican 14,36026.7% DemocraticRon Hansen Democratic 12,89323.9% DemocraticStan Healy Democratic 10,24019.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 63,273
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Montana Senate District 18, 1968 to 2020, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam H. BertscheWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,14222.4% DemocraticP. J. GilfeatherWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,05420.6% DemocraticC. F. SorensenWon Democratic 12,42819.6% RepublicanAlex Blewett Republican 12,01319.0% RepublicanMalcolm Holtz Republican 11,63618.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 71,981
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Montana Senate District 18, 1968 to 2020, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn K. McDonaldWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,02919.5% DemocraticHarry B. MitchellWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,90019.3% DemocraticDick DziviWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,58518.9% RepublicanC. L. Ferguson Republican 12,40617.2% RepublicanFrederick K. Steel Republican 9,85713.7% RepublicanDon E. Swenson Republican 8,20411.4%
1968 to 2020: 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
Only part of this chamber is up in a given cycle. Which districts vote on which date is not on file. Last contest in this district on file: 2020.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Montana State Senate District 18, election results 1968 to 2020. https://www.electionwrld.com/mt/senate/18. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
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District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:mt/sldu:18
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse)Data as of Oct 28, 2026