The 2008 Montana Attorney General election was held on November 4, 2008, to elect the Attorney General of Montana. Democratic incumbent Mike McGrath was term-limited and instead ran for Chief Justice of the Montana Supreme Court. Democratic lawyer Steve Bullock won the election, defeating Republican attorney Tim Fox by five percentage points. As of 2026, this is the last time a Democrat has been elected Attorney General of Montana.
Democratic primary Candidates Steve Bullock, private practice lawyer Mike Wheat, former Montana state senator (2002–2005) John Parker, Montana state representative (2002–2008) Results
Republican primary Candidates Tim Fox, private practice attorney and former Assistant Montana Attorney General Lee Bruner, attorney Results
General election Candidates Steve Bullock, private practice lawyer (Democratic) Tim Fox, private practice attorney and former Assistant Montana Attorney General (Republican) Results
References
External links Official campaign websites (archived) Steve Bullock (D) for Montana Attorney General Tim Fox (R) for Montana Attorney General