Elected Attorney General
Incumbent Republican Tim Fox ran for re-election to a second term and was unopposed in the Republican primary. The Democratic nominee was state senator Larry Jent, who also ran for the nomination unopposed.
Montana
The 2016 Montana Attorney General election was held on November 8, 2016, to elect the Attorney General of Montana, concurrently with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as elections to the governorship and other statewide offices. Republican Incumbent Tim Fox defeated Democratic nominee and state senator Larry Jent.
Oregon
The 2016 Oregon Attorney General election was held on November 8, 2016, to elect the Attorney General of Oregon.
Utah
The 2016 Utah Attorney General election was held on November 8, 2016, to elect the Attorney General of Utah.
Washington
The 2016 Washington Attorney General election was held on November 8, 2016, to elect the Attorney General of Washington.
West Virginia
The 2016 West Virginia Attorney General election was held on November 8, 2016, to elect the Attorney General of West Virginia.
Who ran for reelection in 2016?
Attorney General Tim Fox (R) ran for re-election to a second term and was unopposed in the Republican primary. Former state Senator Larry Jent (D) was unopposed in the Democratic primary and competed with Fox in the November general election. Fox won the general election on November 8, 2016. Contents. 1 Overview.
Who won the 2016 election?
Former state Senator Larry Jent (D) was unopposed in the Democratic primary and competed with Fox in the November general election. Fox won the general election on November 8, 2016. Contents.
How old do you have to be to vote in Montana?
at least 25 years of age or older at the time of election. a citizen of the United States. have resided within the state at least two years at his election. be an attorney in good standing admitted to practice in Montana and have been actively practicing for at least five years.
How many pivot counties are there in 2020?
In 2020, Ballotpedia re-examined the 206 Pivot Counties to view their voting patterns following that year's presidential election. Ballotpedia defined those won by Trump won as Retained Pivot Counties and those won by Joe Biden (D) as Boomerang Pivot Counties.
Who is Tim Fox?
Incumbent Tim Fox (R) Attorney General Tim Fox (R) was elected to office in 2012. Former A.G. Steve Bullock (D) had declined to seek re-election in favor of a successful bid for the governorship. Fox defeated rival Democrat Pam Bucy by a 7 percent margin of victory the same year.
Is Montana a divided state?
Montana has had a divided government since 2005, which was preceded by a nine-year Republican trifecta. The office of the attorney general of Montana was largely controlled by Democrats from the 1930s until the 2012 election of Republican Attorney General Tim Fox.
What is primary election in Montana?
A primary election is an election in which voters select the candidate they believe should represent a political party in a general election. Primaries usually take place several months before a general election. Montana utilizes an open primary system, in which registered voters do not have to be members of a party to vote in that party's primary.
Statistics
- Closest races
States where the margin of victory was under 1%: 1. North Carolina, 0.4% (20,232 votes) States where the margin of victory was between 1% and 5%: 1. Pennsylvania, 2.8% (165,685 votes) States where the margin of victory was between 5% and 10%: 1. West Virginia, 9.7% (67,192 votes) Blu…
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Indiana
The 2016 Indiana Attorney General election was held on November 8, 2016, to elect the Attorney General of the U.S. state of Indiana. Incumbent Republican Attorney General Greg Zoeller declined to run for a third term in order to run for Congress. Republicans chose Curtis Hill, Elkhart County Prosecutor since 2002 over former Attorney General Steve Carter, State Senator Randall Head, a…
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Missouri
The 2016 Missouri Attorney General election was held on November 8, 2016, to elect the Attorney General of Missouri, concurrently with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as elections to the United States Senate and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Republican Josh Hawleydefeated the Democratic nominee Teresa Hen…
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Montana
The 2016 Montana Attorney General election was held on November 8, 2016, to elect the Attorney General of Montana, concurrently with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as elections to the governorship and other statewide offices. Republican Incumbent Tim Fox defeated Democratic nominee and state senator Larry Jent.
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North Carolina
The 2016 North Carolina Attorney General election was held on November 8, 2016, to elect the Attorney General of North Carolina, concurrently with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as elections to the United States Senate and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Democratic Attorney General …
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Oregon
Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Attorney General election of 2016 took place on November 8, 2016, to elect a new Pennsylvania Attorney General. Democratic incumbent Kathleen Kane originally indicated her intention to seek re-election, but dropped out after she was criminally charged with violating grand jury secrecy laws stemming from alleged leaks of grand jury investigation details to embarrass …
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Utah
Vermont
The 2016 Vermont Attorney General election was held on November 8, 2016, to elect the Attorney General of Vermont. Incumbent Democratic Attorney General William Sorrell, the state's longest-serving Attorney General (since 1997), did not run for reelection. Democratic nominee T.J. Donovanwon the general election.
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Washington
The 2016 Washington Attorney General election was held on November 8, 2016, to elect the Attorney General of Washington. Incumbent Attorney General Bob Ferguson, elected in 2012 as a Democrat, sought reelection, opposed by Joshua B. Trumbull, who ran as a Libertarian.In the general election, Ferguson won reelection, defeating Trumbull.
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Overview
Montana has had a divided government since 2005, which was preceded by a nine-year Republicantrifecta. The office of the attorney general of Montana was largely controlled by Democrats from the 1930s until the 2012 election of Republican Attorney General Tim Fox. The attorney general is the state's chief legal officer, chief law enforcement officer and director of th…
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Results
Context of The 2016 Election
- Primary elections
A primary election is an election in which voters select the candidate they believe should represent a political party in a general election. Primaries usually take place several months before a general election. Montana utilizes an open primarysystem, in which registered voters d… - Incumbent Tim Fox
Attorney General Tim Fox (R) was elected to office in 2012. Former A.G. Steve Bullock (D) had declined to seek re-election in favor of a successful bid for the governorship. Fox defeated rival Democrat Pam Bucyby a 7 percent margin of victory the same year. Prior to his tenure as attorn…
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About The Office
The attorney general of Montana is an elected constitutional position in the executive branch of the Montana state government. The attorney general is the state's chief legal officer, chief law enforcement officer and director of the Montana Department of Justice. The attorney general also serves as a member of the Montana Land Board and the Board of Examiners. The attorney gene…
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State Profile
- Presidential voting pattern
1. See also: Presidential voting trends in Montana Montana voted Republicanin all six presidential elections between 2000 and 2020.
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