Steve Daines was reelected to the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, defeating Governor Steve Bullock in a hard fought race 54 to 46 percent.

Congressman Greg Gianforte was elected Governor of Montana on Tuesday night, defeating Democratic Lieutenant Governor Mike Cooney 54 to 46 percent. It was Gianforte's second run for the Governor's office.

Missoula had a voter turnout of nearly 90 percent on Tuesday night, while Ravalli County's turnout was 86 percent.

Morning rain then afternoon sunshine in western Montana today, with highs near 60.

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