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In Montana, an at-large congressional district special election was held on May 25, 2017, to determine the member of the United States House of Representatives for Montana's at-large congressional district. The election was necessitated by incumbent Republican Representative Ryan Zinke's appointment as United States Secretary of the Interior. Zinke resigned on March 1, 2017, upon his confirmation.[1]
Montana's state law required the Governor of Montana to call for a special election to be held no less than 85 and no more than 100 days after the vacancy.[2] Governor Steve Bullock declared a special election to take place on May 25, the earliest possible day he was legally allowed to choose.[1]
The Democratic, Republican, Libertarian, and Green Parties held nominating conventions to decide their nominee.[3] The day before the election, Gianforte assaulted a reporter and was charged with misdemeanor assault.[4][5] At around 10:30pm MST, the election was called for Gianforte after 77% of the votes were counted.[6][7]
- ^ a b Lutey, Tom (March 1, 2017). "Zinke confirmed as Interior secretary; Montana prepares for special election". Billings Gazette. Retrieved March 1, 2017.
- ^ Dale Matheson. "13-25-203. Vacancy in office of United States senator or representative". Montana Legislative Services. Archived from the original on October 14, 2015. Retrieved December 21, 2016.
- ^ Mike Dennison (December 19, 2016). "GOP state Senators Buttrey and Sales in the race for Zinke seat". KPAX-TV. MTN News. Archived from the original on December 22, 2016. Retrieved December 21, 2016.
- ^ CNN, Jethro Mullen, May 25, 2017, "'An egregious assault': Twitter erupts over GOP candidate's alleged attack on reporter", Retrieved May 25, 2017.
- ^ Bobby Caina Calvan (May 25, 2017). "GOP Candidate Charged With Misdemeanor Assault of Reporter". U.S. News & World Report. Associated Press. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
- ^ "Election Results: Gianforte Wins U.S. House Seat in Montana – Election Results 2017". The New York Times. November 8, 2016. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
- ^ "Q2 News - Greg Gianforte wins the Montana U.S. House..." Retrieved May 26, 2017 – via Facebook.