Supporters wave campaign signs and flags outside the Flathead County Fairgrounds on Nov. 8, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Long lines to vote at the Flathead County Fairgrounds on Nov. 8, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Long lines to vote at the Flathead County Fairgrounds on Nov. 8, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Voters wait in line at the Flathead County Election Department on Nov. 8, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Supporters cheer as U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke watches election returns at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake on Nov. 8, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Kristy Whitsitt, of Bigfork, watches election returns at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake on Nov. 8, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke watches election returns with his wife, Lola, at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake on Nov. 8, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Sherri Hale, a cousin of U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke, celebrates with Lola Zinke and other supporters at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake on Nov. 8, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Bill Whitsitt, center, and his wife Kristy, of Bigfork, celebrate with supporters at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake on Nov. 8, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke, right, speaks with House District 10 candidate Mark Noland at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake on Nov. 8, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Derek Skees, left, congratulates Frank Garner at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake on Nov. 8, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Dee Brown, left, and Chet Billi, center, speak with supporters at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake on Nov. 8, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
From left: Ronalee Skees, Randy Brodehl and Frank Garner look at election returns at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake on Nov. 8, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Lawmakers use their smart phones at the Montana Capitol in Helena. Beacon file photo.
Republican supporters watch election returns at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake on Nov. 8, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke watches election returns at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake on Nov. 8, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Kristy Whitsitt, left, and Lola Zinke cheer as they watch election returns at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake on Nov. 8, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke greets a crowd of supporters at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake on Nov. 8, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon