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2018Final results

2018 election for Montana Senate District 43

Montana State Senate · Montana

Jason Ellsworth (R) won with 62.1% of the vote, defeating Laura Garber (Ind) by 24.1 points.

Jason EllsworthRepublican · winner
62.1%6,990
Laura GarberIndependent
37.9%4,274
11,264 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

EvenD+42.02008D+2.72010 specialD+15.12012R+41.62014R+35.32022R+47.72026

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 6:17 AM ET