Two Congressional races are shaping up to be barnburners in this state: the U.S. Senate seat held by Conrad Burns (R) and the at-large U.S. House seat now filled by Rick Hill (R). Professor Jim Lopach of University of Montana offers his take.
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  POPULATION: 880,453

  ELECTORAL VOTES: 3

  STATE CAPITAL: Helena

  GOVERNOR: Marc Racicot (R)

  SENATORS: Max Baucus (D) 1978-2002,
  Conrad Burns (R) 1988-2000

  HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES: 1 Republican

  1996 PRESIDENTIAL VOTE:
  Dole 44%
  Clinton 41%
  Perot 14%

  1992 PRESIDENTIAL VOTE:
  Clinton 38%
  Bush 35%
  Perot 26%

  PRIMARIES/CAUCUSES:
  June 6 - Democratic and Republican Primaries

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