1984 United States Senate election in Montana

The 1984 United States Senate election in Montana took place on November 6, 1984. Incumbent United States Senator Max Baucus, who was first elected in 1978, ran for re-election. He easily won renomination in the Democratic primary, and advanced to the general election, where he faced Chuck Cozzens, a former State Representative and the Republican nominee. Despite President Ronald Reagan's strong performance in the state that year, Baucus was able to easily win a second term over Cozzens.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Max Baucus, incumbent Senator
• Bob Ripley

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

• Chuck Cozzens, former State Representative
• Ralph Bouma, retired farmer
• Aubyn Curtiss, State Representative

Results

General election

Results

See also

• 1984 United States Senate elections

References