Local Elections
Your go-to source for Northwest Montana election news—covering candidates, issues, voting changes, and results. Get clear, timely updates from the Daily Inter Lake’s dedicated local reporting team.
Counting machines add vote of confidence to elections security
The conference room of the Flathead County Elections Department whirred with noise. Volunteers rattled off strings…
Judge blocks Election Day voter registration changes
Late voter registration, allowing Montanans to sign up to vote so long as they’re in line before polls officially close, will continue at least through the Jun…
Montana voters will be able to register to vote on Election Day, judge rules
A Montana judge has blocked the state from limiting voter registration on Election Day, concluding the move would disproportionately harm Native American and y…
Meet the Democratic candidates for Flathead County commissioner
Two Democrats are vying for a chance to unseat incumbent Republican Flathead County Commissioner Brad Abel in the June 2 primary.
Meet the candidates: House District 4 Republican primary
Ahead of Montana’s June 2 primary election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana.
Meet the candidates: House District 6 Republican primary
Ahead of Montana’s June 2 primary election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana.
Meet the candidates: House District 7 Republican primary
Ahead of Montana’s June 2 primary election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana.
Four Democrats battle for dominance in Montana's federal primary
It’s a dead heat between four Democrats vying for western Montana's U.S. House seat as the tightly packed primary election heads into the home stretch.
Meet the Candidates: Senate District 1 Republican primary
Ahead of Montana’s June 2 primary election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Mo…
Meet the Candidates: House District 1 Democratic primary
Ahead of Montana’s June 2 primary election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana.
Meet the Candidates: House District 3 Republican primary
Ahead of Montana’s June 2 primary election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana.
Meet the candidates for Flathead County Clerk and Recorder
With only two candidates in the race for Flathead County Clerk and Recorder, the June 2 Republican primary election will likely decide who will replace outgoin…
Election 2026: Student Q&A with Sheriff candidates
Students from Bigfork High School take the lead in this special bonus episode, asking direct questions to Flathead County sheriff candidates Brian Heino and Ev…
Election Results: Trustee winners declared, levies mostly rejected
Results from Flathead County school district and special district elections held Tuesday, May 5.
Meet the candidates: Sheriff Brian Heino and Evie Cahalen for Flathead County Sheriff
The Daily Inter Lake sits down with Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino and his opponent Evie Cahalen ahead of the June 2nd primary which will decide who will …