About this race
By: DDHQ Automation
In the upcoming election for Montana's 1st Congressional District, the candidates vying for the seat are Ryan Zinke and Monica Tranel. Zinke, the Republican incumbent, is 62 years old. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Oregon. Challenging him is Tranel, a Democrat and 57-year-old trial attorney who graduated from Gonzaga University. This election is a rematch of 2022.
The current composition of the United States House of Representatives stands at 220 Republicans, 212 Democrats, and 3 vacancies. In Montana's 1st District, the population is primarily composed of 89% Non-Hispanic White individuals, with Native Americans making up 5% of the population. Other demographic groups include 4% Hispanic and 1% Asian residents.
In previous elections, Montana's 1st District has favored Republicans. During the 2020 Presidential election, Donald Trump won the district by a margin of 7%. In the 2022 House election, however, Zinke won by a narrower margin of 3%. Given these results, the district is expected to be competitive, and will be closely-watched on election night.
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