Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte, right is sworn in on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, in the Governor's Reception Room of the Montana State Capitol in Helena, Mont. Gianforte was sworn in as Montana's 25th governor Monday, becoming the state’s first Republican governor in 16 years. Gianforte said he is committed to growing the state’s economy, lowering taxes, improving the state’s infrastructure, and reining in state spending.