The 1980 Montana House of Representatives election took place on November 4, 1980, with the primary election held on June 3, 1980. Montana voters elected all 100 members of the Montana House of Representatives to serve two-year terms. The election coincided with United States national elections and Montana state elections, including U.S. President, U.S. House, Montana Governor, and Montana Senate.
Following the previous election in 1978, Democrats held a 55-to-45-seat majority over Republicans. Republicans flipped control of the chamber in 1980 by winning 57 seats while Democrats held 43âÂÂgiving Republicans a net gain of 12 seats. The newly elected members served in the 47th Montana State Legislature, during which Republican Bob Marks was elected Speaker of the Montana House.
Retiring incumbents
<span style="color:Blue">Democrats</span>
- District 17: Jack Brian Uhde
- District 24: Joseph M. Magone
- District 36: Joe Tropila
- District 37: Arlyne Reichert
- District 38: Peter J. Gilligan Jr.
- District 43: Jonas H. Rosenthal
- District 46: Hershel M. Robbins
- District 49: Edward Lien
- District 50: E. N. "Ernie" Dassinger
- District 51: Carroll V. South
- District 54: William M. "Willie" Day
- District 60: Gene Frates
- District 67: Polly Holmes
- District 83: Mike Cooney
<span style="color:crimson">Republicans</span>
- District 1: Dennis G. Nathe
- District 15: W. F. Bennett
- District 53: Oscar S. Kvaalen
- District 64: Jack Ramirez
- District 65: Howard C. Porter
- District 93: Howard L. Ellis
Incumbents defeated in primary election
<span style="color:Blue">Democrats</span>
- District 13: George R. Johnston
- District 33: John B. Staigmiller
Incumbents defeated in general election
<span style="color:Blue">Democrats</span>
- District 19: Pat Gesek
- District 21: William R. "Bill" Baeth
- District 52: Les J. Hirsch
- District 62: Harold E. Gerke
- District 72: Vicki Johnson Hyatt
- District 76: John P. Scully
- District 82: Bill Hand
<span style="color:crimson">Republicans</span>
- District 14: Harriet Hayne
- District 55: L. E. "Gene" Wood
- District 56: Harold A. Wyrick
Summary of results
Italics denote an open seat held by the incumbent party; bold text denotes a gain for a party.
Detailed results by district
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
District 6
District 7
District 8
District 9
District 10
District 11
District 12
District 13
District 14
District 15
District 16
District 17
District 18
District 19
District 20
District 21
District 22
District 23
District 24
District 25
District 26
District 27
District 28
District 29
District 30
District 31
District 32
District 33
District 34
District 35
District 36
District 37
District 38
District 39
District 40
District 41
District 42
District 43
District 44
District 45
District 46
District 47
District 48
District 49
District 50
District 51
District 52
District 53
District 54
District 55
District 56
District 57
District 58
District 59
District 60
District 61
District 62
District 63
District 64
District 65
District 66
District 67
District 68
District 69
District 70
District 71
District 72
District 73
District 74
District 75
District 76
District 77
District 78
District 79
District 80
District 81
District 82
District 83
District 84
District 85
District 86
District 87
District 88
District 89
District 90
District 91
District 92
District 93
District 94
District 95
District 96
District 97
District 98
District 99
District 100
See also
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