Zinke and Tranel are awaiting the results of Montana's western congressional race

UPDATE: 10:03 p.m. – November 5, 2024

Democratic U.S. House candidate Monica Tranel gave her first speech of the evening to supporters in Missoula.

She urged everyone in attendance to hold on for another long night as the votes continue to be counted.

Monica Tranel speaks to supporters in Missoula

Meanwhile, in Whitefish, Republican incumbent Ryan Zinke continues to hold talks with his supporters as votes from Tuesday's election continue to be counted.

First report

Tuesday. There will be another duel for Montana's Western Congressional seat in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Incumbent Republican Ryan Zinke and Democrat Monica Tranel are on the ballot again.

Zinke previously served in the Montana Senate from 2009 to 2013 and in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2015 to 2017. He also served as US Secretary of the Interior under President Donald Trump from 2017 to 2019.

Tranel is a lawyer with experience on the Civil Service Commission. She also competed in the Olympics in rowing.

In the last election cycle, Zinke defeated Tranel 50% to 46%.

The candidates competed in a forum moderated by MTN Senior Political Reporter Jonathon Ambarian on October 12, 2024 in Helena.

RELATED COVERAGE: Watch the full Trane/Zinke candidate forum from October 12, 2024:

Montana's Western Congressional Candidates Forum