Big Sky Politics – New Edition
CAMPAIGNS & ELECTIONS IN MODERN MONTANA – 1945 to 2025
Jon Bennion
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About the Book
Big Sky Politics, now in an updated second edition, details 80 years of Montana candidates, campaigns and elections, including contemporary context and campaign materials, new analysis of the most recent 20 years of Montana elections, campaign finance data for top races, and expanded down-ballot results, creating a valuable resource for citizens, students, candidates, journalists, and anyone with an interest in Montana’s ever-changing political landscape.
About the Author
Jon Bennion was born and raised in Billings. He holds a B.A. in political science and a law degree from the University of Montana. He published the first edition of Big Sky Politics in 2004. For three decades, Jon has been an observer, participant, appointee, and candidate in Montanaʼs political and policy arenas.
Praise
“Bennion’s update of his insightful recounting of Montana elections is a great resource to track the dramatically shifting political winds in the Treasure State during the past two decades — and, more importantly, to tell us how and why it happened.”
—Mike Dennison, veteran political journalist
“I am thrilled an updated version of Big Sky Politics is being published. This succinct study of Montana elections is perfect for students and general readers interested in Montana politics. No other book fills this niche in the marketplace.”
—Dr. Jeremy Johnson, political science professor, Carroll College
“Understanding Montana’s history is essential to understanding the present. Big Sky Politics helps readers make sense of the state’s ongoing political evolution.”
—John S. Adams, founder and executive director, Montana Free Press