Montana's 2nd congressional district

From 1913 to 1993, Montana had two congressional districts. From 1913 to 1919, those seats were elected statewide At-large on a general ticket. After 1919, however, the state was divided into geographical districts. The 2nd covered the eastern part of the state, including Billings, Glendive, Miles City and other towns.

After 1993, the second seat was eliminated and the remaining seat was elected At-large.

List of representatives

Representative	Party	Years	Notes
District created March 4, 1919.
Carl W. Riddick	Republican	March 4, 1919 – March 3, 1923	Retired to run for U.S. Senate.
Scott Leavitt	Republican	March 4, 1923 – March 3, 1933	Unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1932
Roy E. Ayers	Democratic	March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1937	Retired to run for Governor of Montana.
James F. O'Connor	Democratic	January 3, 1937 – January 15, 1945	Died.
Vacant
Wesley A. D'Ewart	Republican	June 5, 1945 – January 3, 1955	Retired to run for U.S. Senate.
Orvin B. Fjare	Republican	January 3, 1955 – January 3, 1957	Retired to run for U.S. Senate.
LeRoy H. Anderson	Democratic	January 3, 1957 – January 3, 1961	Retired to run for U.S. Senate.
James F. Battin	Republican	January 3, 1961 – February 27, 1969	Resigned to become judge of the U.S. District Court of Montana.
Vacant
John Melcher	Democratic	June 24, 1969 – January 3, 1977	First elected to finish Battin's term. Retired to run for U.S. Senate.
Ron Marlenee	Republican	January 3, 1977 – January 3, 1993	District eliminated Unsuccessful candidate for reelection in Montana's at-large congressional district
District eliminated January 3, 1993.

References

• Martis, Kenneth C. (1989). The Historical Atlas of Political Parties in the United States Congress. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
• Martis, Kenneth C. (1982). The Historical Atlas of United States Congressional Districts. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
• Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present