2004 Montana gubernatorial election

Democrat Brian Schweitzer defeated Montana Secretary of State and Republican nominee Bob Brown with 50.4% of the vote against 46%.

Schweitzer formed a ticket with a Republican running mate, choosing state legislator John Bohlinger for the lieutenant governorship.

In February 2004 he announced that liberal Republican State Senator John Bohlinger would be his running mate for the post of lieutenant governor.

[4] In March 2004, John Vincent, a former Speaker of the Montana House of Representatives, entered the race and criticized Schweitzer for taking both sides on some issues.

[14] He touted his government experience including 26 years in the Montana legislature and accused Schweitzer of taking hypocritical stands.

Primary results by county:
Brown
  • Brown—51-60%
  • Brown—41-50%
  • Brown—31-40%
Davison
  • Davison—51-60%
  • Davison—21-30%
Miller
  • Miller—41-50%
  • Miller—31-40%
Keating
  • Keating—21-30%
Democratic candidate Brian Schweitzer