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Politics in Joplin

Who represents Joplin

Joplin is represented in Congress by Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy and Representative Troy Downing. Greg Gianforte is governor.

Steve DainesTim SheehyTroy Downing6 people represent Joplin →
Election Day32days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
Your representatives
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in Washington and Montana

What stands out about civic life in Joplin

Read from the official results and the seats below. Party is shown as the official record.

★ What stands out · In Montana

Who represents Joplin in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Joplin.

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Greg GianforteGovernor of MontanaRepublican · Since 2021Website ↗
State Senate · District 14
Russel TempelState SenatorRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
State House · District 28
Eric AlbusState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗406-648-7494Email
Elections · 2024 general election

How Liberty County voted in 2024

Official results for all of Liberty County. Joplin’s own results aren’t published in a form we can match to the town exactly, so these are the county’s.

President988 votes
Donald J TrumpRepublican76.1%
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat21.7%
Others2.2%

Montana: Trump 58.4%, Harris 38.5%

U.S. Senate1,002 votes
Tim SheehyRepublican68.2%
Jon TesterDemocrat30.6%
Others1.2%

Montana: Sheehy 52.6%, Tester 45.5%

Governor1,000 votes
Greg GianforteRepublican78.7%
Ryan BusseDemocrat20.4%
Others0.9%

Montana: Gianforte 58.9%, Busse 38.6%

U.S. House · Montana's 2nd District275,424 votes
Troy DowningRepublican66.0%
John B DriscollDemocrat34.0%

Whole-district result

DemocratRepublicanLibertarianIndependent / other

Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Party colors are neutral on purpose.

On your ballot

Election Day is November 3: 32 days away

What Montana voters decide this November, and how to take part.

On the November 2026 ballot in Montana
  • U.S. SenateOne of Montana’s two seats (now Steve Daines, Tim Sheehy)
  • U.S. HouseEvery seat, every two years (now Troy Downing)
  • State legislatureThe 2 seats that cover Joplin are listed below

Plus local offices and questions. Your sample ballot from the town or state has the final list.

How to vote in Joplin
  • Register or check your registration at vote.gov.
  • Ask the town clerk about absentee ballots and early voting.
  • Bring the ID your state asks for.

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In Washington

Who represents Joplin in Congress

Two senators for all of Montana, and one House member for the district.

U.S. Senate Both senators represent all of Montana
Steve Daines
Steve DainesU.S. SenatorRepublican · Since 2015Website ↗202-224-2651
Tim Sheehy
Tim SheehyU.S. SenatorRepublican · Since 2025Website ↗202-224-2644
U.S. House · Montana's 2nd District
Troy Downing
Troy DowningU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 2025Website ↗202-225-3211

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Sources: election results from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab, official 2024 precinct returns (statewide totals from its official state files); percentages are of votes for candidates. Congressional and state legislative districts: U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts), matched to Joplin by land area. Members of Congress: the congress-legislators project (portraits public domain). Governors and state legislators: Open States. Local officials: Open States and Wikidata. Turnout = votes for president per adult resident (Census), a rough guide, not official turnout.

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