A head to head comparison of the Montana 2020 General Election gives us an idea of the break down of the voters.


Steve Daines received 333.2k (55.0 %) votes, beating Steve Bullock who gained 272.5k (45.0 %) by 60.7k votes in Montana.

Steve Bullock won 9 counties out of the 56 counties that make up Montana. The record shows that Steve Daines won 47 counties.

During the 2020 general elections, over 606k total number of votes were cast. Steve Bullock got 272,463 (272k) over Steve Daines 333,174 (333k). He won the popular vote by 272,463 (272k). His victory in the State of Montana (with 272,463 votes) represents 50.0% of his popular vote victory.

Top 15 Counties in General Elections

All Candidates (Senate General Elections)

These 15 counties play an important role in these Primary elections. If a candidate, can get a sizable majority in the largest counties (Yellowstone, Flathead and Gallatin), it becomes very difficult to win majorities in the smaller counties without voter outreach and increased voter participation in them.

Top 15 Counties Comparison in General Elections

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Steve Daines

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Steve Bullock

Missoula, Gallatin and Yellowstone, three of the larger counties voted in favor of Steve Bullock, giving him a 2k vote advantage.