2016Final results
2016 election for Montana Governor
Governor · Montana
Steve Bullock and Mike Cooney (D) won with 50.2% of the vote, defeating Greg Gianforte and Lesley Robinson (R) by 3.9 points.
Steve Bullock and Mike CooneyDemocrat · winner
50.2%255,933
Greg Gianforte and Lesley RobinsonRepublican
46.4%236,115
Ted Dunlap and Ron VandevenderLibertarian
3.4%17,312
509,360 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2016
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET
The candidates
Steve Bullock and Mike Cooney (D)Greg Gianforte and Lesley Robinson (R)
Also on the ballot: Ted Dunlap and Ron Vandevender (Libertarian), 3.4%