BREAKING: Republican Greg Gianforte wins Montana's U.S. House seat after being cited for assaulting a political reporter

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   Gianforte defeated Democratic challenger Rob Quist in Montana's special election, The Associated Press and CNN reported. Gianforte was cited for misdemeanor assault Wednesday evening after a political reporter, Ben Jacobs, claimed he was "body slammed" by him. The U.S. House seat opened when President Trump named Rep. Ryan Zinke to lead the Interior Department and has been Republican-held for two decades in a state Trump won in November by 20 points. FOR THE LATEST NEWS VISIT:   USATODAY.COM     Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108