1972Final results
1972 election for Montana Senate District 12
Montana State Senate · Montana
3 seats: Glen L. Drake (R), James T. Harrison Jr. (R), George T. Bennett (R) won.
3 seatsGlen L. DrakeRepublican · winner · incumbent
20.2%11,675
James T. Harrison Jr.Republican · winner
19.7%11,371
George T. BennettRepublican · winner
18.8%10,874
Evalyn G. MassmanDemocrat
15.6%9,002
Jim McGowanDemocrat
13.3%7,701
Ben SmithDemocrat
12.5%7,224
57,847 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 1972
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET