Montana has had 24 governors, consisting of 9 Republicans and 15 Democrats. The longest-serving governor was Joseph Toole, who served from 1889 to 1893 and again from 1901 until his resignation in 1908 with 11 years in office. He is the only governor to serve nonconsecutive terms. The shortest-serving governor was Elmer Holt, who served less than 13 months when the previous governor died. The current governor is Republican Greg Gianforte, who took office on January 4, 2021.
Montana has had 24 governors, consisting of 9 Republicans and 15 Democrats. The longest-serving governor w.as Joseph Toole, who served from 1889 to 1893 and again from 1901 until his resignation in 1908 with 11 years in office. He is the only governor to serve nonconsecutive terms. The short,est-serving governor was Elmer Holt, who served less than 13 months when the previous governor died The current governor is Republican Greg Gianforte who took office on January 4, 2021.