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Politics in Wise River

Who represents Wise River

Wise River is represented in Congress by Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy and Representative Ryan K. Zinke. Greg Gianforte is governor.

Steve DainesTim SheehyRyan K. Zinke6 people represent Wise River →
Election Day31days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
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in Washington and Montana

What stands out about civic life in Wise River

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

★ What stands out · In Montana

Who represents Wise River in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Wise River.

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Greg GianforteGovernor of MontanaRepublican · Since 2021Website ↗
State Senate · District 35
Tony TezakState SenatorRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
State House · District 70
Shannon ManessState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
Elections · 2024 general election

How Beaverhead County voted in 2024

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

President5,794 votes
Donald J TrumpRepublican70.0%
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat26.6%
Others3.3%

Montana: Trump 58.4%, Harris 38.5%

U.S. Senate5,841 votes
Tim SheehyRepublican63.5%
Jon TesterDemocrat34.7%
Others1.9%

Montana: Sheehy 52.6%, Tester 45.5%

Governor5,771 votes
Greg GianforteRepublican71.7%
Ryan BusseDemocrat26.2%
Others2.1%

Montana: Gianforte 58.9%, Busse 38.6%

U.S. House · Montana's 1st District322,266 votes
Ryan K ZinkeRepublican52.3%
Monica TranelDemocrat44.6%
Others3.1%

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: 31 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 Ryan K. Zinke)
  • State legislatureThe 2 seats that cover Wise River are listed below

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

How to vote in Wise River
  • 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 Wise River 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 1st District
Ryan K. Zinke
Ryan K. ZinkeU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 2023Website ↗202-225-5628

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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 Wise River 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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