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109th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Percentage > Democrats
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0 %
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[48th of 50]
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109th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Percentage > Republicans
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100 %
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[6th of 50]
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109th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Republican > seat plurality
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1
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[24th of 45]
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109th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Republican/Democrat
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1/0 |
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109th United States Congress > Senate > Republican/Democrat
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1/1 |
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109th US Congress > House of Representatives > Percentage > Democrats
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0% |
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[46th of 50]
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109th US Congress > House of Representatives > Percentage > Republicans
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100% |
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[3rd of 50]
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109th US Congress > House of Representatives > Republican > Seat plurality
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1 |
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[24th of 50]
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109th US Congress > House of Representatives > Republican/Democrat
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1/0 |
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109th US Congress > Senate > Percentage > Democrats
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50% |
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[22nd of 50]
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109th US Congress > Senate > Percentage > Republicans
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50% |
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[27th of 50]
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109th US Congress > Senate > Republican > Seat plurality
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0 |
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[27th of 50]
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109th US Congress > Senate > Republican/Democrat
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1/1 |
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110th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Democratic > seat plurality
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-1
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[31st of 47]
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110th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Democratic/Republican
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0/1 |
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110th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Percentage > Democrats
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0 %
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[47th of 50]
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110th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Percentage > Republicans
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100 %
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[4th of 50]
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110th United States Congress > Senate > Democratic > seat plurality
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2
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[14th of 35]
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110th United States Congress > Senate > Democratic/Republican
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2/0 |
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110th United States Congress > Senate > Percentage > Democrats
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100 %
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[9th of 50]
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110th United States Congress > Senate > Percentage > Republicans
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0 %
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[47th of 50]
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2004 Election > Total registered voters
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519,000 |
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[43rd of 51]
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2004 Election > Total voted
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482,000 |
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[42nd of 51]
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2004 Election > Total votes as percentage
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69.9% |
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[6th of 51]
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2004 Election > Voting age population
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687,000 |
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[44th of 51]
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1789
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1790
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1800
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1810
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1820
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1830
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1840
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1850
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1860
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1870
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1880
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1
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[38th of 44]
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1890
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1
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[44th of 45]
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1900
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1
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[45th of 46]
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1910
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2
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[42nd of 48]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1920
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2
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[42nd of 48]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1930
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2
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[42nd of 48]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1940
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2
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[44th of 48]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1950
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2
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[42nd of 50]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1960
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2
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[38th of 50]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1970
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2
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[41st of 50]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1980
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2
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[38th of 50]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1990
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1
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[49th of 50]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 2000
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1
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[46th of 50]
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Current US governors > State governors > Party
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Democratic |
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Current US governors > State governors > Seat Up
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2,008 |
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Current US governors > State governors > Took office
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2,005 |
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Electoral Votes
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3 |
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[48th of 51]
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freshman class members of the 110th United States Congress > Senate > Birth year
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1956 |
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freshman class members of the 110th United States Congress > Senate > Prior background
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State Senate President |
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freshman class members of the 110th United States Congress > Senate > Religion
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Church of God |
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freshman class members of the 110th United States Congress > Senate > Senator
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Jon Tester |
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Freshman class members of the 110th US Congress > Senate > Birth year
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1,956 |
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Freshman class members of the 110th US Congress > Senate > Party
Democratic |
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Freshman class members of the 110th US Congress > Senate > Prior background
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State Senate President |
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Freshman class members of the 110th US Congress > Senate > Religion
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Church of God |
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Freshman class members of the 110th US Congress > Senate > Senator
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Jon Tester |
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Governor
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Brian Schweitzer |
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gubernatorial elections, 2000 > Election results > Incumbent
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Marc Racicot |
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gubernatorial elections, 2000 > Election results > Outcome
Judy Martz (R) 51%
Mark O'Keefe (D) 47.1% |
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gubernatorial elections, 2000 > Election results > Party
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Republican |
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gubernatorial elections, 2000 > Election results > Status
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Term-Limited |
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gubernatorial elections, 2004 > Election results > Incumbent
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Judy Martz |
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gubernatorial elections, 2004 > Election results > Outcome
Brian Schweitzer (D) 50.4%
Bob Brown (R) 46% |
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gubernatorial elections, 2004 > Election results > Party
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Republican |
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gubernatorial elections, 2004 > Election results > Status
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Retired after 1 term |
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Gun Laws > Permits
Montana does not require a permit to purchase a firearm. A permit is required to carry a concealed weapon. |
Gun Laws > Prohibited firearms
It is an offense, except under certain circumstances, to possess a sawed-off rifle or a sawed-off shotgun. |
Gun Laws > Prohibited persons
law prohibits purchase or possession of a firearm by a person who has been convicted of certain felonies or an equivalent offense in another jurisdiction. A minor child under the age of 14 years cannot carry or use firearms in public without adult supervision. |
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Lieutenant governor
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John Bohlinger |
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Lieutenant governors > Party
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Republican |
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Lieutenant governors > Term > Ends
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2,008 |
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Lieutenant governors > Took > Office
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2,004 |
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Patents Issued
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2,623 |
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[45th of 54]
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Patents Issued (per capita)
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2.803 per 1,000 people |
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[36th of 54]
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Pet skunk > Legality of skunk ownership
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Illegal |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > Lower House Majority
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Republican 50-49-1 |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > Upper House Majority
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Democratic 26-24 |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > US House Delegation
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Republican 1-0 |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > US House Majority
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Republican 1-0 |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > US Senate Class I
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Democratic |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > US Senate Class II
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Democratic |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > US Senate Class III
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none |
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Same-sex marriage legislation > Efforts to define marriage by constitutional amendment > Ban on
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Marriage |
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Same-sex marriage legislation > Efforts to define marriage by constitutional amendment > Date
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November 2004 |
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Same-sex marriage legislation > Efforts to define marriage by constitutional amendment > No vote
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33 %
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[11th of 28]
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Same-sex marriage legislation > Efforts to define marriage by constitutional amendment > Yes vote
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67 %
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[18th of 28]
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Seat belt legislation > The laws > Base Fine Before fees
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$20.00 |
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[38th of 48]
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Seat belt legislation > The laws > Original effective date
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October 1, 1987 |
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Seat belt legislation > The laws > Type of Law
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Secondary Enforcement |
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Seat belt legislation > The laws > Who is covered
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Age 6+ in all seats |
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Seats in the House of Representatives
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1 seats |
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[46th of 50]
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Secretary of State > Official site
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http://sos.mt.gov/ |
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Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry > Majority > Senator
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Max Baucus |
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Senate elections, 1960 > Senate contests in 1960 > Incumbent
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James E. Murray |
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Senate elections, 1960 > Senate contests in 1960 > Opposing Candidates
Lee Metcalf (Democrat)
Orvin B. Fjare (Republican) |
Senate elections, 1960 > Senate contests in 1960 > Party
Democrat |
Senate elections, 1960 > Senate contests in 1960 > Status
Retired: Democratic victory, 50.7 - 49.3 |
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Senate elections, 1970 > Senate contests in 1970 > Incumbent
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Mike Mansfield |
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Senate elections, 1970 > Senate contests in 1970 > Opposing Candidates
Harold E. Wallace (Republican) |
Senate elections, 1970 > Senate contests in 1970 > Party
Democrat |
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Senate elections, 1970 > Senate contests in 1970 > Status
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Re-elected, 60.5 - 39.5 |
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Senate elections, 1972 > Senate contests in 1972 > Incumbent
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Lee Metcalf |
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Senate elections, 1972 > Senate contests in 1972 > Opposing Candidates
Henry S. Hibbard (Republican) |
Senate elections, 1972 > Senate contests in 1972 > Party
Democrat |
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Senate elections, 1972 > Senate contests in 1972 > Status
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Re-elected, 52.0 - 48.1 |
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Senate elections, 1976 > Senate contests in 1976 > Incumbent
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Mike Mansfield |
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Senate elections, 1976 > Senate contests in 1976 > Opposing Candidates
John Melcher (Democrat)
Stanley C. Burger (Republican) |
Senate elections, 1976 > Senate contests in 1976 > Party
Democrat |
Senate elections, 1976 > Senate contests in 1976 > Status
Retired: Democratic victory, 64.2 - 35.8 |
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Senate elections, 1982 > Senate contests in 1982 > Incumbent
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John Melcher |
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Senate elections, 1982 > Senate contests in 1982 > Opposing Candidates
Larry Williams (Republican) |
Senate elections, 1982 > Senate contests in 1982 > Party
Democrat |
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Senate elections, 1982 > Senate contests in 1982 > Status
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Re-elected, 54.5 - 41.7 |
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Senate elections, 1984 > Senate contests in 1984 > Incumbent
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Max Baucus |
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Senate elections, 1984 > Senate contests in 1984 > Opposing Candidates
Chuck Cozzens (Republican) |
Senate elections, 1984 > Senate contests in 1984 > Party
Democrat |
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Senate elections, 1984 > Senate contests in 1984 > Status
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Re-elected, 56.9 - 40.7 |
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Senate elections, 1988 > Senate contests in 1988 > Incumbent
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John Melcher |
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Senate elections, 1988 > Senate contests in 1988 > Opposing Candidates
Conrad Burns (Republican) |
Senate elections, 1988 > Senate contests in 1988 > Party
Democrat |
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Senate elections, 1988 > Senate contests in 1988 > Status
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Defeated, 51.9 - 48.1 |
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Senate elections, 1990 > Senate contests in 1990 > Incumbent
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Max Baucus |
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Senate elections, 1990 > Senate contests in 1990 > Opposing Candidates
Allen C. Kolstad (Republican) |
Senate elections, 1990 > Senate contests in 1990 > Party
Democrat |
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Senate elections, 1990 > Senate contests in 1990 > Status
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Re-elected, 69.8 - 30.2 |
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Senate elections, 2000 > Senate contests in 2000 > Incumbent
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Conrad Burns |
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Senate elections, 2000 > Senate contests in 2000 > Opposing Candidates
Brian Schweitzer (Democrat) |
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Senate elections, 2000 > Senate contests in 2000 > Party
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Republican |
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Senate elections, 2000 > Senate contests in 2000 > Status
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Re-elected, 51 - 47 |
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Senate elections, 2002 > Senate contests in 2002 > Incumbent
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Max Baucus |
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Senate elections, 2002 > Senate contests in 2002 > Opposing Candidates
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Mike Taylor (Republican) |
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Senate elections, 2002 > Senate contests in 2002 > Party
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Democrat |
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Senate elections, 2002 > Senate contests in 2002 > Status
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Re-elected, 63 - 32 |
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Senate elections, 2006 > Senate contests in 2006 > Candidates
Jon Tester (Democratic) 49.2%
Conrad Burns (Republican) 48.3%
Stan Jones (Libertarian) 2.6% |
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Senate elections, 2006 > Senate contests in 2006 > Incumbent
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Conrad Burns |
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Senate elections, 2006 > Senate contests in 2006 > Ran as
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Republican |
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Senate elections, 2006 > Senate contests in 2006 > Status
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Defeated |
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Senate elections, 2008 > Senate contests in 2008 > 2002 Election Results
Max Baucus (D) 63%; Mike Taylor (R) 32%; Other 5% |
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Senate elections, 2008 > Senate contests in 2008 > Incumbent
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Max Baucus (D) |
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Senate elections, 2008 > Senate contests in 2008 > Possible opposing candidates
Marc Racicot (R)
Denny Rehberg (R) |
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Senate elections, 2008 > Senate contests in 2008 > Status
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Running for Re-election |
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Senate elections, 2012 > Senate contests in 2012 > 2006 Election Results
Conrad Burns (R) 48%, Jon Tester (D) 49%, Other 3% |
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Senate elections, 2012 > Senate contests in 2012 > Incumbent
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Jon Tester |
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Senate elections, 2012 > Senate contests in 2012 > Party
Democratic |
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State Attorney General > Current Attorney General
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Mike McGrath |
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State Attorney General > Party
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Democratic |
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State Attorney General > Term expires
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2,008 |
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State Attorney General > Took office
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2,001 |
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State court > Nomenclature > Court of Last Resort
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Supreme Court |
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Statewide Office party strength > Current Party Strength > Lieutenant Governor
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Democratic |
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Statewide Office party strength > Current Party Strength > Secretary of State
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Republican |
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Statewide Office party strength > Current Party Strength > Treasurer
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Democratic |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1980 > Election results > Incumbent
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Thomas Lee Judge |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1980 > Election results > Opposing Candidates
Ted Schwinden (Democratic) 55.4%
Jack Ramirez (Republican) 44.6% |
US gubernatorial elections, 1980 > Election results > Party
Democratic |
US gubernatorial elections, 1980 > Election results > Status
Defeated in primary, Democratic victory |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1984 > Election results > Incumbent
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Ted Schwinden |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1984 > Election results > Opposing Candidates
Pat M. Goodover (Republican) 26.4%
Larry Dodge (Libertarian) 3.3% |
US gubernatorial elections, 1984 > Election results > Party
Democratic |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1984 > Election results > Status
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Re-elected, 70.3% |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1988 > Election results > Incumbent
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Ted Schwinden |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1988 > Election results > Opposing Candidates
Stan Stephens (Republican) 51.9%
Thomas Lee Judge (Democratic) 46.1% |
US gubernatorial elections, 1988 > Election results > Party
Democratic |
US gubernatorial elections, 1988 > Election results > Status
Term-limited, Republican victory |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1992 > Election results > Incumbent
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Stan Stephens |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1992 > Election results > Opposing Candidates
Marc Racicot (Republican) 51.4%
Dorothy Bradley (Democratic) 48.7% |
US gubernatorial elections, 1992 > Election results > Party
Republican |
US gubernatorial elections, 1992 > Election results > Status
Term-limited, Republican victory |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1996 > Election results > Incumbent
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Marc Racicot |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1996 > Election results > Opposing Candidates
Judy Jacobson (Democratic) 20.8% |
US gubernatorial elections, 1996 > Election results > Party
Republican |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1996 > Election results > Status
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Re-elected, 79.2% |
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US gubernatorial elections, 2000 > Election results > Incumbent
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Marc Racicot |
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US gubernatorial elections, 2000 > Election results > Opposing Candidates
Judy Martz (Republican) 51%
Mark O'Keefe (Democratic) 47.1%
Stan Jones (Libertarian) 1.9% |
US gubernatorial elections, 2000 > Election results > Party
Republican |
US gubernatorial elections, 2000 > Election results > Status
Term-Limited, Republican victory |
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US gubernatorial elections, 2004 > Election results > Incumbent
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Judy Martz |
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US gubernatorial elections, 2004 > Election results > Opposing Candidates
Brian Schweitzer (Democratic) 50.4%
Bob Brown (Republican) 46%
Bob Kelleher (Green) 1.9%
Stanley Jones (Libertarian) 1.7% |
US gubernatorial elections, 2004 > Election results > Party
Republican |
US gubernatorial elections, 2004 > Election results > Status
Retired, Democratic victory |
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US Senate elections, 1982 > Election summary > Incumbent
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John Melcher |
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US Senate elections, 1982 > Election summary > Opposing Candidates
Larry Williams (Republican) 41.7%
Larry Dodge (Libertarian) 3.9% |
US Senate elections, 1982 > Election summary > Party
Democratic |
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US Senate elections, 1982 > Election summary > Status
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R54.4% |
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Western Governors Association > Current Western Governors > Current Governor
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Brian Schweitzer |
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Western Governors Association > Current Western Governors > Elected/took office
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2,005 |
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Western Governors Association > Current Western Governors > Party
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Democratic |
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Western Governors Association > Current Western Governors > Seat Up
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2,008 |
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