Carol College Political Science Professor Alexander Street and his students conducted an exit poll during that election and says results show that Democrat Rob Quist was unable to convince Trump voters to leave the Republican fold.
There are still a few votes to be counted even after 3:00 a.m. the day after the Montana Special Election, but it's clear at this point that Republican Greg Gianforte has won the race, and by more than the five percent spread many had forecast.