1970Final results
1970 election for Montana House District 21
Montana House of Representatives · Montana
4 seats: James T. Harrison Jr. (R), George T. Bennett (R), Bruce W. Lanthorn (R), Chase Patrick (R) won.
4 seatsJames T. Harrison Jr.Republican · winner · incumbent
16.8%8,049
George T. BennettRepublican · winner
15.7%7,516
Bruce W. LanthornRepublican · winner
15.5%7,428
Chase PatrickRepublican · winner · incumbent
14.9%7,125
Robert F. SwanbergDemocrat
10.3%4,927
Robert T. CumminsDemocrat
9.7%4,640
Leo J. KottasDemocrat
8.6%4,106
Richard McCreanorDemocrat
8.4%4,001
47,792 votes
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1970
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET