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2020Final results

2020 election for Montana Senate District 40

Montana State Senate · Montana

Terry J. Gauthier (R) won with 60.5% of the vote, defeating Catherine Scott (D) by 20.9 points.

Terry J. GauthierRepublican · winner · incumbent
60.5%8,504
39.5%5,560
14,064 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 10:09 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2020

Races before and after

EvenR+32.11996D+36.42006D+10.42010R+5.42016R+20.92020D+7.52024

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 10:09 AM ET