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…
Denny Rehberg angling for a comeback in a crowded House race
From a ranch in one of America's largest and newest congressional districts, where agriculture and Republicans dominate the landscape, a retired six-term Monta…
Northwest Montana 2024 state Legislature primary voter guide
Ahead of Montana’s June 4 primary election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Mo…
The Montana Free Press 2024 election guide for statewide and federal offices
Answers here were solicited from candidates via a written questionnaire conducted by Montana Free Press in April 2024. Responses were limited to 1,000 characte…
West Valley will recount ballots in technology levy election
West Valley School District has declared a tie in its technology levy election and will recount ballots at a school board meeting Friday.
Special election: Evergreen Fire levy approved; Big Mountain resort tax gains support
Evergreen voters on Tuesday approved a permanent levy to fund Evergreen Fire and Rescue.
Smith Valley seeks approval for $1.8M bond to rebuild classrooms gutted by mold and asbestos
A $1.8 million bond issue is on the ballot to restore a building of Smith Valley School that was gutted to remove mold and asbestos.
Kalispell voters approve public safety levy
Kalispell voters on Tuesday approved a public safety levy that will raise an estimated $4.6 million in its first year for emergency services.
White House, tribal leaders hail 'historic' deal to restore salmon runs in Pacific Northwest
The Biden administration, leaders of four Columbia River Basin tribes and the governors of Oregon and Washington celebrated on Friday as they signed papers for…
Former Montana congressman Denny Rehberg launches bid for Rosendale's House seat
In the already crowded field of Republican candidates, a familiar name has entered the race for Montana’s eastern congressional seat.
Tranel, Zinke teams spar on congressional campaign trail
Democrat Monica Tranel knocked her opponent, U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke, during a stop in Kalispell earlier this month for what she described as his lack of presence…
County Election Administrator says Kalispell city election should be redone
The Flathead County election administrator supports holding the Kalispell municipal election again after a county administrative error impacted ballots on Nov.…
Kalispell City Councilor Sid Daoud launches US Senate bid
Days after winning reelection to Kalispell City Council, Sid Daoud has turned his attention to the Montana Senate seat up for grabs in 2024.
Election results: Kalispell City Council incumbents retain seats
Incumbents seeking reelection to Kalispell City Council held on to their seats, according to preliminary results released late Tuesday night.
Ballots are due on Marion School bond issue
Voters are reminded that ballots are due Nov. 7 on Marion School District’s $8.2 million bond issue to expand and accommodate growth.
Kalispell Public Schools levy requests focus on safety and technology
Voters have until Oct. 3 to return ballots to Kalispell Public Schools that will decide the fate of technology and levy issues for its elementary and high scho…