Montana's 2nd congressional district

From 1913 to 1993, Montana had two congressional districts. From 1913 to 1919, those seats were elected state-wide At-large on a general ticket. After 1919, however, the state was divided into geographical districts.

The first and second districts, therefore, existed from 1919 to 1993.

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

List of representatives

Representative	Party	Years	District home	Notes
District created		March 4, 1919
Carl W. Riddick	Republican	March 4, 1919 – March 3, 1923
Scott Leavitt	Republican	March 4, 1923 – March 3, 1933
Roy E. Ayers	Democratic	March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1937
James F. O'Connor	Democratic	January 3, 1937 – January 15, 1945		Died
Vacant		January 15, 1945 – June 5, 1945
Wesley A. D'Ewart	Republican	June 5, 1945 – January 3, 1955
Orvin B. Fjare	Republican	January 3, 1955 – January 3, 1957
LeRoy H. Anderson	Democratic	January 3, 1957 – January 3, 1961
James F. Battin	Republican	January 3, 1961 – February 27, 1969		Resigned to become judge of the US District Court of Montana
Vacant		February 27, 1969 – June 24, 1969
John Melcher	Democratic	June 24, 1969 – January 3, 1977
Ron Marlenee	Republican	January 3, 1977 – January 3, 1993
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