Greg Gianforte (R)
Current governor
2020
First elected
2024
Re-elected
Democratic (2005-2021)
Prior party control
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Governor party (R=1) | 1 | 0.54 |
National ranking
Montana ranks #14 of 25 states by years of republican control.
| #1 | Wyoming | 40 |
| #2 | Michigan | 24 |
| #3 | North Carolina | 24 |
| #4 | New Mexico | 23 |
| #5 | Georgia | 22 |
| #6 | New Jersey | 16 |
| #7 | Ohio | 14 |
| #8 | Wisconsin | 14 |
| #9 | Arizona | 14 |
| #10 | Washington | 14 |
| #11 | Virginia | 12 |
| #12 | New Hampshire | 2 |
| #13 | Maine | 2 |
| #14 | Montana | 1 |
| #15 | Minnesota | 1 |
| #16 | Delaware | 1 |
| #17 | Colorado | 1 |
| #18 | Vermont | 1 |
| #19 | Oregon | 1 |
| #20 | Rhode Island | 1 |
| #21 | South Dakota | 1 |
| #22 | Alaska | 1 |
| #23 | Kentucky | 0 |
| #24 | Utah | 0 |
| #25 | Louisiana | 0 |
Overview
Montana governors have been Republican since Greg Gianforte's 2020 election, which ended sixteen years of Democratic governorship. Montana governors' race in 2024 saw Gianforte win re-election with a solid majority.
Did you know?
- Greg Gianforte previously served as Montana's only U.S. Representative before winning the governorship in 2020.