Polls in Montana closed at 8 p.m. and the Associated Press immediately called the Montana governor’s race for Republican incumbent Gov. Greg Gianforte.
In a post on social media platform X, Zinke thanked supporters and congratulated fellow republicans Tim Sheehy and Troy Downing on their statewide victories.
With all precincts reported, Josh Slotnick garnered more than 33,500 votes while his challenger Kris Culdice secured roughly 23,000 voters. The margin of victory gave Slotnick 59% of the vote.