Montana’s sole representative in the lower chamber of the U.S. Congress, elected to a two-year term.
U.S. House
Candidates
Key coverage in the race for U.S. House
Race profile: Representing Montana in the U.S. House, who can bring a cure for health care?
U.S. House candidates Kathleen Williams and Matt Rosendale have made health care central to their campaigns. They may agree on a few details, but their proposed paths forward could hardly be more divergent.
Montana Lowdown: Matt Rosendale
State Auditor Matt Rosendale interviewed by MTFP Editor-In-Chief John Adams before the June 2020 primary
Montana Lowdown: Kathleen Williams
Former Rep. Kathleen Williams interviewed by MTFP Editor-In-Chief John Adams before the June 2020 primary
Montana PBS debate: U.S. House
Video of Williams and Rosendale at their Montana PBS debate Sept. 23
Campaign finance
As reported in quarterly filings. Data current through 10/14/2020.
$8,790,992
Total raised in race
$7,727,776
Total spent
| Candidate | Total raised | Individual contributions | Committee contributions | Self-financing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Williams (D) | $5,439,892 | $5,073,534 | $336,206 | $0 |
| Matt Rosendale (R) | $3,351,099 | $2,751,915 | $527,229 | $0 |
Note: Fundraising components in table don't necessarily sum to exact total because of miscellaneous receipts and accounting adjustments. Self-financing includes candidate contributions and campaign loans.
Source: Campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission.
Primary results
Vote totals from Montana's June 2, 2020 primary election.
GOP U.S. House primary
| Candidate | Votes counted | % of vote | Votes behind |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATT ROSENDALE | 104,581 | 48.3% | 0 |
| COREY STAPLETON | 71,862 | 33.2% | 32,719 |
| DEBRA LAMM | 14,461 | 6.7% | 90,120 |
| JOE DOOLING | 13,725 | 6.3% | 90,856 |
| MARK J. MCGINLEY | 7,817 | 3.6% | 96,764 |
| JOHN EVANKOVICH | 3,983 | 1.8% | 100,598 |
Dem. U.S. House primary
| Candidate | Votes counted | % of vote | Votes behind |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN WILLIAMS | 133,432 | 89.5% | 0 |
| TOM WINTER | 15,687 | 10.5% | 117,745 |
Media coverage
Stories tracked in our database of 2020 election coverage.
Bozeman Daily Chronicle
Top Democrats campaign in Bozeman ahead of election
11/01/2020
NBC Montana
Williams lays out legislative priorities ahead of election
10/31/2020
Daily Inter Lake
Trump Jr. coming to Kalispell Saturday for rally
10/29/2020
NBC Montana
NBC Montana/Strategies 360 poll shows extremely tight Montana races
10/22/2020
Great Falls Tribune
‘I’m a magnet for Montana’: Donald Trump holds ‘TeleRally’ for state’s GOP candidates
10/14/2020
The Western News
Williams voices support for ‘responsible’ natural resource extraction during Libby stop
10/09/2020
Billings Gazette
Ten years on, Rosendale keeps with Tea Party values
10/09/2020
Explore Big Sky
One more time: Rosendale, Williams try again in campaign for Congress
10/07/2020
NBC Montana
Kathleen Williams visits Butte on last tour day
10/06/2020
KGVO
U.S. House Candidate Kathleen Williams Speaks at Caras Park
10/05/2020
KTVH
Williams and Rosendale spar over her campaign salary
10/02/2020
Bozeman Daily Chronicle
U.S. House race tight as Williams begins statewide tour
10/02/2020
KTVQ
House candidate Williams campaigns in Billings
10/01/2020
Montana Standard
Montana House candidates discuss Trump’s COVID-19 response
09/28/2020
Great Falls Tribune
House candidates trade barbs in election debate on PBS
09/24/2020
New York Times
Our Poll* Shows Close Race for Senate in Montana
09/20/2020
KTVQ
Montana’s U.S. House race heading into home stretch
08/10/2020
Montana Public Radio
Candidates For Montana’s Lone U.S. House Seat Share Economic Priorities
08/07/2020
Billings Gazette
Montana’s open U.S. House seat is a top-dollar race
07/25/2020
MTN News
Dem Williams still leads Rosendale in U.S. House fundraising
07/16/2020
Great Falls Tribune
Polls show Montana races too close to call
07/14/2020
MTN News
Race for Montana’s lone U.S. House seat heating up
07/08/2020
The Hill
Internal poll shows tight battle in Montana House race
07/08/2020
Roll Call
How to win the West? Democratic women aim again at GOP seats - Roll Call
06/17/2020
Montana Free Press
Familiar names headed to general election for Montana’s federal delegation | Montana Free Press
06/03/2020
Missoulian
Williams, Rosendale to face off for Montana’s lone U.S. House seat
06/03/2020
Montana Public Radio
2020 Primary Preview: Montana’s U.S. House Race
05/22/2020
Montana Public Radio
Kathleen Williams 2020 Election Questionnaire
05/21/2020
Montana Public Radio
Tom Winter 2020 Election Questionnaire
05/21/2020
Montana Public Radio
John Evankovich 2020 Election Questionnaire
05/21/2020
Montana Public Radio
Debra Lamm 2020 Election Questionnaire
05/21/2020
Montana Public Radio
Corey Stapleton 2020 Election Questionnaire
05/21/2020
Montana Public Radio
Matt Rosendale 2020 Election Questionnaire
05/21/2020
Roll Call
Rosendale recycles campaign ad for House race in Montana - Roll Call
05/19/2020
Associated Press
Montana sees most female statewide candidates in decades
05/13/2020
MTN News
Heavyweight Williams vs. upstart Winter in U.S. House Dem primary
05/06/2020
KECI
Beyond the Podium
03/16/2020
Havre Herald
Look At My Record, Candidate Rosendale Says
03/05/2020
KXLH
Dillon veteran a surprise candidate in U.S. House race
03/02/2020
New York Post
Tom Winter, congressional candidate, shares mock Tinder profile in fundraising email
02/15/2020
Great Falls Tribune
Trump endorses Rosendale in U.S. House race
02/12/2020
Great Falls Tribune
Rains drops from U.S. House race, seeks state seat, endorses Kathleen Williams
01/21/2020
Lee Newspapers
Little Shell chair, others object to Stapleton post
12/30/2019
KULR
Rosendale backs President Trump as impeachment inquiry advances
12/19/2019
Great Falls Tribune
Montana Secretary of State Stapleton visiting Israel
12/16/2019
Missoula Current
Tom Winter: Who’s in control, the lobbyists or the legislators?
12/09/2019
KGVO
House Hopeful Dooling Slams Trump Jr. Endorsements as Fake News
12/01/2019
MTN News
Democratic U.S. House candidate Rains puts spotlight on ag, rural MT
11/06/2019
Breitbart
Matt Rosendale: Democrat Kathleen Williams Is the ‘AOC of Montana’
10/27/2019
Breitbart
Kevin McCarthy, Jim Jordan Endorse Matt Rosendale for Congress
10/15/2019
MTN News
Report: SOS Stapleton also used state-owned vehicles on weekends and holidays
10/14/2019
Associated Press
APNewsBreak: Records show Stapleton’s vehicle misuse
10/12/2019
Shelby Promoter
Matt Rosendale stops at Senior Center to speak to local seniors about fraud
10/09/2019
Montana Public Radio
Debra Lamm Joins GOP Primary Race For Montana’s US House Seat
09/09/2019
Char-Koosta News
Kathleen Williams is primed and ready to serve
08/15/2019
Associated Press
Lewis and Clark County Republican leader enters Montana US House race
06/25/2019
Lee Newspapers
Rosendale running for Montana’s US House seat in 2020
06/17/2019
Montana Free Press
On the final day of GOP convention, Stapleton changes lanes, and Republican candidates for governor make their case | Montana Free Press
06/15/2019
Lee Newspapers
Missoula state Rep. Tom Winter announces bid for U.S. House
04/10/2019
Lee Newspapers
Democrat Kathleen Williams takes another run at Montana’s lone U.S. House seat
04/05/2019
Havre Daily News
Dooling lists in Havre some of his priorities in House race
Havre Daily News
Williams stumps in Havre for U.S. House seat
Havre Daily News
Williams, Winter face off in Democratic U.S. House primary: Kathleen Williams
Havre Daily News
Williams, Winter face off in Democratic U.S. House primary: Tom Winter
Havre Daily News
Williams holds virtual meet-and-greet in Hill County
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