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List of Governors of Montana
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| Party | Governors |
|---|---|
| Democratic | 14 |
| Republican | 9 |
The following is a list of the Governors of the State of Montana.
- Prior to becoming a territory, Montana was part of Idaho Territory; from 1864 to 1889 see list of Governors of Montana Territory.
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- ^ Resigned due to declining health.
- ^ a b As lieutenant governor, filled unexpired term, and was later elected in his own right.
- ^ Resigned so that his successor would appoint him to the United States Senate.
- ^ As lieutenant governor, filled unexpired term.
- ^ a b Died in office.
- ^ As president of the state senate, filled unexpired term.
- ^ Governor Schweitzer's first term expires in 2009; he is not yet term limited.
This is a table of the higher federal offices and other governorships held by governors. All representatives and senators represented Montana. * denotes offices that the governor resigned to take.
| Name | Gubernatorial term | Higher offices held |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Toole | 1889–1893, 1901–1908 | Territorial Delegate |
| Joseph M. Dixon | 1921–1925 | U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator |
| John Edward Erickson | 1925–1933 | U.S. Senator* |
| Roy E. Ayers | 1937–1941 | U.S. Representative |
As of August 2007, five former governors were alive, the oldest being Tim M. Babcock (1962–1969, born 1919). The most recent governor to die was Thomas Lee Judge (1973–1981), on September 8, 2006.
| Name | Gubernatorial term | Date of birth |
|---|---|---|
| Tim M. Babcock | 1962–1969 | October 27, 1919 |
| Ted Schwinden | 1981–1989 | August 31, 1925 |
| Stan Stephens | 1989–1993 | September 16, 1929 |
| Marc Racicot | 1993–2001 | July 24, 1948 |
| Judy Martz | 2001–2005 | July 28, 1943 |
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