The 1990 United States Senate election in Montana took place on November 6, 1990. Incumbent United States Senator Max Baucus, who was first elected in 1978 and was re-elected in 1984, ran for re-election. After winning the Democratic primary, he moved on to the general election, where he was opposed by Allen Kolstad, the Lieutenant Governor of Montana and the Republican nominee. Baucus ultimately ended up defeating Kolstad in a landslide, winning his third term with ease.
Democratic primary Candidates Max Baucus, incumbent United States Senator John Driscoll, former Speaker of the Montana House of Representatives "Curly" Thornton
Results
Republican primary Candidates Allen Kolstad, Lieutenant Governor of Montana Bruce Vorhauer, businessman Bill Farrell John Domenech
Results
General election Results
By congressional district Baucus won both congressional districts, including one that elected a Republican. District Baucus Kolstad Representative 66% 31%Pat Williams 71% 27%Ron Marlenee
See also 1990 United States Senate elections
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