2022 Montana elections
November 8, 2022
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A general election was held in Montana on November 8, 2022. Both of Montana's seats in the United States House of Representatives, all of the seats in the Montana House of Representatives, and half of the seats in the Montana Senate were up for election, as well as various local offices and ballot measures. The primary election was held on June 7, 2022.[1]
Federal
Congress
House of Representatives
Republicans won both of Montana's seats in the United States House of Representatives.
State
Executive
Public Service Commissioner
Randy Pinocci ran unopposed for District 1.[2] In District 5 Republican Ann Bukacek defeated Democrat John Repke.[2]
Legislature
Senate
25 of the 50 seats in the Montana Senate were up for election in 2022.
House of Representatives
All 100 seats in the Montana House of Representatives were up for election in 2022.
Judicial
Supreme Court Justice #1
Incumbent Jim Rice defeated Bill D'Alton.[2] Rice is the longest serving member of the Montana Supreme Court having been appointed in 2001 by Judy Martz.[3]
Supreme Court Justice #2
Incumbent Ingrid Gustafson defeated James Brown.[2] While the candidates are non-partisan, this race became overtly partisan.[4][5] Brown received significant Republican support, including endorsement by Governor Gianforte, prior to the primaries.[4] Both candidates received significant campaign contributions from outside groups.[5] Montana Free Press reported $3 million spent by outside groups, making it the most money ever spent in a Montana Supreme Court race.[5]
Ballot measures
Amendment 48
November 8, 2022
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An act submitting to the qualified electors of Montana an amendment to Article II, section 11, of the Montana Constitution to explicitly include electronic data and communications in search and seizure protections. | |||||||||||||
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Amendment 48 is a legislatively-referred proposed constitutional amendment. It would amend the Constitution of Montana to require a search warrant to access electronic data. The amendment passed in a landslide.[6]
Contents
The amendment appeared the ballot as follows:[6]
An act submitting to the qualified electors of Montana an amendment to Article II, section 11, of the Montana Constitution to explicitly include electronic data and communications in search and seizure protections.
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
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| Yes | 365,091 | 82.33 |
| No | 78,334 | 17.67 |
| Total votes | 443,425 | 100.00 |
| Source: https://electionresults.mt.gov/resultsSW.aspx?type=BQ&map=CTY | ||
Referendum 131
Referendum 131 is a legislatively-referred proposed state stature. It would enact a law to require medical care be provided to an infant born alive, including after an abortion. The law would be similar to the existing federal Born-Alive Infants Protection Act. The referendum failed.[8]
Contents
The referendum appeared the ballot as follows:[8]
An act adopting the born-alive infant protection act; providing that infants born alive, including infants born alive after an abortion, are legal persons; requiring health care providers to take necessary actions to preserve the life of a born-alive infant; providing a penalty; providing that the proposed act be submitted to the qualified electors of Montana; and providing an effective date.
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
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| No | 235,904 | 52.55 |
| Yes | 213,001 | 47.45 |
| Total votes | 448,905 | 100.00 |
| Source: Montana Secretary of State | ||
References
- ^ "Montana elections, 2022". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "2022 Statewide General Election Canvass". Montana Secretary of State. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
- ^ "Longtime Justice Jim Rice faces attorney Bill D'Alton for seat on Montana Supreme Court". Yellowstone Public Radio. October 21, 2022. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
- ^ a b Silvers, Mara (May 25, 2022). "Republican support colors Montana Supreme Court race". Montana Free Press. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
- ^ a b c Silvers, Mara (November 9, 2022). "Gustafson retains state Supreme Court seat over challenger Brown". Montana Free Press. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
- ^ a b c "Montana C-48, Search Warrant for Electronic Data Amendment (2022)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
- ^ "Montana Constitutional Amendment 48 Election Results: Require Search Warrant for Access to Electronic Data". The New York Times. November 8, 2022. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Montana LR-131, Medical Care Requirements for Born-Alive Infants Measure (2022)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 12, 2022.