When voters elected Steve Bullock as the 24th governor of Montana in 2012, it proved that the state’s affinity for the Democratic Party was still alive— the Treasure State’s first governor was a Democrat and so were 15 of the state’s 24 governors since statehood.
As Bullock gears up for the general election following a decisive win in the June 7 primary, and prepares for a challenger whose core message centers on an increase in high-wage jobs by dispatching burdensome regulations and taxes, he’s optimistic that the lean of the state won’t glance too far right.
“I considered the primary a vote of confidence, and we feel strong moving on to the general election,” Bullock said. “We’re going to keep going strong, keep riding this momentum and working for the best interests of Montanans.”