Population: 917,621
Size: 145,552 sq. miles
Primary election: Tues. June 3 2008
General election: Tues. Nov 4 2008
Last Presidential election results:
(Bush) 59.1% v. 38.6 %
Lower House
Total seats: 100
Party breakdown: 49D/50R/1I
Term length: 2 years
Next Election: 2008
Upper House
Total seats: 50
Party breakdown: 26D/24R
Term length: 4 years
Next Election: Half 08 Half 10
Constitutional Offices
Governor: D
Lt. Governor: R
Secretary of State: R
Attorny General: D
Next election: 2008
Senate
Max Baucus (D)
Next election: 2008
Challengers:
John Tester (D)
Next election: 2012
Challengers:
House of Representatives
Seats in house: 1
Party breakdown: 1(R)
Competitive districts:
Montana Democratic Party
PO Box 802 - Google Maps [1]
Helena, MT 59624
(406) 442-9520
info@mtdemocrats.net [2]
www.montanademocrats.org [3]
The five-member civilian commission is chosen by the majority and minority leaders of both houses in the legislature. The fifth member is chosen by the Commission and serves as the chair. The final plans (congressional and state legislative districts) must be approved by the Governor.