2022 Midterm ElectionsTrump Interior Secretary Runs for New Montana US House Seat00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintRepublican Rep. Ryan Zinke speaks with a supporter in Billings, Mont., as he campaigns for re-election to a second term as the state's sole representative in the U.S. House on Oct. 20, 2016. Matthew Brown/AP PhotoThe Associated Press5/1/2021|Updated: 5/1/2021BILLINGS, Mont.—Former congressman and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said Friday that he’s running for Montana’s newly awarded U.S. House seat.Zinke told The Associated Press that he was running, a day after filing paperwork to organize a campaign committee.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Associated PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesPowerful 6.3 Earthquake Hits Northern Afghanistan, Killing 20 and Damaging Historic Blue MosqueNov 03, 2025SNAP Has Provided Grocery Help for 60-plus Years; Here’s How It WorksNov 02, 2025Fire and Explosion at Store in Northwestern Mexico Leave at Least 23 Dead and a Dozen InjuredNov 02, 2025Israel Says It Received the Remains of 3 Hostages From GazaNov 02, 2025Related TopicsMontanaRyan ZinkeHouse seatFormer congressman and Interior Secretary