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Democratic candidate Rob Quist is consoled by a supporter after his concession speech after losing Montana’s only U.S. House seat to Republican candidate Greg Gianforte at the DoubleTree Hotel, Thursday night, May 25, 2017, in Missoula, Mont. Democrats had hoped Quist, a musician and first-time candidate, could have capitalized on a wave of activism following President Donald Trump’s election. (Tommy Martino/The Missoulian via AP)

Democratic candidate Rob Quist is consoled by a supporter after his concession speech after losing Montana’s only U.S. House seat to Republican candidate Greg Gianforte at the DoubleTree Hotel, Thursday night, May 25, 2017, in Missoula, Mont. Democrats had hoped Quist, a musician and first-time candidate, could have capitalized on a wave of activism following President Donald Trump’s election. (Tommy Martino/The Missoulian via AP)

May 26, 2017

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GOP holds onto Montana seat, yet both parties optimistic
May 26, 2017 9:10 p.m.

GOP holds onto Montana seat, yet both parties optimistic

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans and Democrats found cause for optimism Friday even as the GOP candidate, facing last-minute assault charges, held onto Montana’s sole House seat.