For related races, see 1980 United States gubernatorial elections.
1980 Montana gubernatorial election
← 1976
November 4, 1980
1984 →
Turnout
74.90%0.30[1]
Nominee
Ted Schwinden
Jack Ramirez
Party
Democratic
Republican
Running mate
George Turman
Walt Johnson
Popular vote
199,574
160,892
Percentage
55.37%
44.63%
County results Schwinden: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Ramirez: 50–60% 60–70%
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Thomas Lee Judge
Democratic
Elected Governor
Ted Schwinden
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The 1980 Montana gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1980. Incumbent Governor of Montana Thomas Lee Judge, who was first elected in 1972 and was re-elected in 1976, ran for re-election. He faced a stiff challenge in the Democratic primary from his lieutenant governor, Ted Schwinden, and he ultimately lost renomination. Schwinden, advancing to the general election, faced Jack Ramirez, the Minority Leader of the Montana House of Representatives and the Republican nominee. Although Ronald Reagan, the Republican presidential nominee, won the state in a landslide that year, Schwinden comfortably defeated Ramirez to win his first of two terms as governor.
^"Montana Voter Turnout". Montana Secretary of State. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
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