Republican Ryan Zinke prevailed over his Democratic challenger in the midterm election for a newly drawn Montana U.S. House district, overcoming early stumbles that included a razor-thin victory in the primary.
Libertarian John Lamb, an anti-government extremist and organic farmer, finished third. Outside groups including one linked to Democrats promoted Lamb’s candidacy in an attempt to peel votes away from Zinke.
Zinke raised and spent about $6 million during the campaign — more than twice as much as Tranel, according to campaign filings through Oct. 19. Zinke had won two statewide elections to the U.S. House before joining Trump’s Cabinet, where he eased restrictions on oil and gas drilling. Tranel ran unsuccessfully for Public Service Commission in 2020. She campaigned on pledges to promote renewable energy development, expand affordable housing and end tax breaks for corporations and the wealthy.
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