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How Tranel lost and how Rosendale won. A snarky victory speech and emotional concession speech. A defeat for opponents of legal abortion, a legislative trouncing and Montana Democrats left with some soul-searching to do.

The outcome comes after a series of wins for abortion rights supporters in states around the country where abortion was directly on the ballot during the midterm elections.

Montana Republican Matt Rosendale won a second term in the U.S. House on Tuesday as he fended off a pair of challengers in the race for a newly drawn district representing the eastern portion of the state.

A ballot measure that seeks to protect infants following failed abortions would impose stiff penalties on health care providers in Montana.

A controversial referendum on the November ballot with roots in the pro-life movement could have implications that extend beyond abortion rights.