Local Elections
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A closer look: New Kalispell precinct goes all blue while one Whitefish area leans red in governor's race
A voting bloc in downtown Kalispell bucked the prevailing conservative trends in the 2024 election, emerging as an…
Montana commission finalizes congressional district lines
Montana's redistricting commission chair selected on Thursday a congressional district map proposed by Republicans, dealing a blow to Democrats who hoped to cr…
Field grows in race for Montana's new U.S. House seat
Another Democrat has joined the race for Montana's new U.S. House seat, expanding an already large field before maps to define the boundaries of the congressio…
Election results: Johnson re-elected Kalispell mayor; Whitefish renews resort tax
Mark Johnson easily secured a third term as Kalispell mayor with a decisive victory Tuesday.
Pot rules, architecture divide Kalispell mayoral candidates
The differences between Kalispell mayoral candidates Mark Johnson and Sid Daoud came down to questions of small and smaller government during a virtual questio…
Whitefish voters to decide extension of resort tax
In the Nov. 2 election, Whitefish voters will decide whether to extend the city's 3% resort tax, along with approving a slight shift in how the funds are spent.
Columbia Falls mayor challenged by write-in candidates
Incumbent Columbia Falls Mayor Don Barnhart is being challenged by write-in candidates John Rallis and Chris Sellmann in the Nov. 2 municipal election.
Kalispell council candidates agree on most issues
During an election forum held virtually on Wednesday, candidates for the Kalispell City Council demonstrated something rare in the modern political environment: agreement.
Kalispell woman joins race for Montana's 2nd House seat
Mary Todd, a Kalispell businesswoman and church leader, announced Thursday she is running as a Republican for Montana’s newly established second U.S. House sea…
Inter Lake hosts online forum with Kalispell candidates
The Daily Inter Lake is hosting an online forum tonight with candidates vying to serve on the Kalispell City Council.
Whitefish City Council candidate Andy Feury
Andy Feury is one of eight candidates running for a seat on the Whitefish City Council.
Whitefish City Council candidate Ben Davis
Ben Davis is one of eight candidates running for a seat on the Whitefish City Council.
Whitefish City Council candidate Vincent Dell'Omo
Vincent Dell'Omo is one of eight candidates running for a seat on the Whitefish City Council.
Whitefish City Council candidate Terry Petersen
Terry Petersen is one of eight candidates running for a seat on the Whitefish City Council.
Whitefish City Council candidate Giuseppe Caltabiano
Giuseppe Caltabiano is one of eight candidates running for a seat on the Whitefish City Council.
Whitefish City Council candidate Phil Boland
Phil Boland is one of eight candidates running for a seat on the Whitefish City Council.