2018Final results
2018 election for Montana House District 71
Montana House of Representatives · Montana
Ray L. Shaw (R) won with 57.9% of the vote, defeating Jay A. Frederick (D) by 29.1 points.
Ray L. ShawRepublican · winner · incumbent
57.9%3,662
Jay A. FrederickDemocrat
28.8%1,819
Michael WhiteLibertarian
13.3%844
6,325 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 6:17 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2018
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 6:17 AM ET