Democrats hope college voters sway Montana election for Quist
HELENA In the weeks leading up to Montanas special congressional election, Democrat Rob Quist and his surrogates fanned out across college campuses throughout the state, hoping to tap into a trove of progressive votes in a place where conservative values are as sturdy as the nearby Rocky Mountains.
With just a week left to campaign before the May 25 election, Quist is counting on college-age voters to provide the sliver of ballots he needs to prevail in a nationally watched election for Montanas open congressional seat, vacant since Ryan Zinke resigned to become U.S. interior secretary.
Quist is running against Republican Greg Gianforte, a wealthy technology entrepreneur who ran unsuccessfully for governor last year. The high-stakes election has drawn big money, and big names, to the state.
For any Democrat to win Montana, they have to go after every vote regardless of where they are. And Democrats can usually find lots on college campuses, although the challenge is in getting students to the polls.
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