Montana's 2nd congressional district is a congressional district in the

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that was apportioned after the

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. The first candidates ran in the 2022 elections for a seat in the

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. From 1913 to 1993,

Montana Montana () is a state in the Mountain West division of the Western United States. It is bordered by Idaho to the west, North Dakota and South Dakota to the east, Wyoming to the south, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columb ...

had two congressional seats. From 1913 to 1919, those seats were elected statewide at-large on a general ticket. After 1919, however, the state was divided into geographical districts. The 2nd covered the eastern part of the state, including Billings, Glendive, Miles City, and other towns. After 1993, the second seat was eliminated and the remaining seat was elected . After the release of the

results, Montana regained its 2nd congressional district. On November 12, 2021, Montana's Districting and Apportionment Commission approved a new congressional map in which the 2nd congressional district would cover the eastern portion of Montana, in a configuration similar to the 1983–1993 map. However, the state capital, Helena, which had historically been in the 1st district, was drawn into the 2nd district.

Statewide election results

List of members representing the district

Recent election results

2022

References

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Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present
{{DEFAULTSORT:Montana's 2nd Congressional District Former congressional districts of the United States 02 Constituencies established in 1919 1919 establishments in Montana Constituencies disestablished in 1993 1993 disestablishments in Montana Constituencies established in 2023 2023 establishments in Montana

Statewide election results

List of members representing the district

Recent election results

2022

See also

References