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
From left: Ronalee Skees, Randy Brodehl and Frank Garner check their phones while watching election returns at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake on Nov. 8, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
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
