Montana
Dean Heller Attempts Rarity With Gubernatorial Bid
Since 1900, only seven defeated U.S. Senators subsequently won the governorship of their state.
Read MoreElusive Women U.S. Senate Nomination Milestones
One of the two major parties in 15 states have never nominated a woman to the U.S. Senate.
Read More117th Congress Will Have Fewest Split US Senate Delegations in History
The chamber will see a record low in the direct election era, even if each party wins a seat in Georgia.
Read MoreLibertarian Gubernatorial Nominees Set Record Highs in Four States
The nation’s third largest party continues to make bigger footprints in multiple statewide races.
Read MoreHow Many States Will Split Their Presidential and US Senate Vote in 2020?
The 2016 cycle was the first time in history in which no state split its vote for these two offices.
Read MoreDemocrats Eye Largest Western US Senate Delegation in 55 Years
A pair of pick-ups would bring the party a decisive 17-9 majority in the Western states.
Read MoreBullock Attempts to Make History With 2020 US Senate Bid
No sitting or former Montana governor has been elected to the U.S. Senate.
Read MoreHow Unique Is Steve Bullock’s Political Resume?
Just four out of 53 Democratic candidates since 1996 were sitting statewide officeholders in states last won by the GOP presidential nominee As one of just a few bona fide Democratic candidates who failed to qualify for the initial debates, Montana’s Steve Bullock is doubling down on his importance to the 2020 field – touting…
Read MoreGreg Gianforte and a Brief History of Montana US Reps Running for Governor
Gianforte is just the second sitting U.S. Representative from Montana to seek the governorship in state history.
Read MoreWill a Westerner Finally Land on a Democratic Presidential Ticket in 2020?
Democrats have never nominated a westerner for their presidential or VP slots across the 42 cycles since the first western state voted in a presidential election.
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