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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…
Despite pandemic threat, gubernatorial hopefuls avoid COVID nitty-gritty
Just 15 days ahead of the election, Montana Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney laid out his ideas on how he’d handle the COVID-19 pandemic if elected governor. Details were …
Anti-pot group challenges Montana ballot initiative
An anti-marijuana group has asked the Montana Supreme Court for an expedited decision to strike down a ballot initiative in a last-ditch effort to prevent the …
Political cop: Gianforte violated campaign finance laws
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana gubernatorial candidate and Republican U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte violated campaign finance laws by moving money from his primary el…
Former ambassador stumps for GOP in Kalispell
Former ambassador speaks on general election in Kalispell
Voters consider concealed carry ballot measure; referendum concerns school officials
A measure on the November ballot would strip local governments in Montana of the power to regulate concealed firearms, except in publicly owned and occupied bu…
MSU poll shows major races close in Montana
BOZEMAN – Montana State University on Wednesday released the results of its Treasure State poll weighing Montana attitudes for the 2020 general election set for Nov 3.
Senate high stakes spur astronomical spending in Montana
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Political groups fighting for control of the U.S. Senate have poured more than $118 million into the contest between Montana's Democrati…
Voters once again asked to financially support 911 center
For the third time in six years, Flathead County voters are being asked to support a ballot measure to help fund the ongoing need for equipment upgrades at the…
Daines, Bullock contrast on gun rights
Falkor Defense owner Jason Sonju is nervous about how the upcoming election will affect his Kalispell-based company.
Kalispell Public Schools: Voters will decide $500,000 high school levy request
With general election ballots now mailed out, taxpayers living in the Kalispell Public Schools high school district are reminded to vote on a $500,000 general fund levy issue.
Bullock headlines Dems’ ‘drive-in’ rally in Kalispell
The impact of the surging COVID-19 pandemic was on display Sunday as Montana Democratic candidates from the top of the ballot down gathered in Kalispell for a …
Pot proposition: Voters to decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana
In Montana, medical marijuana was legalized in 2004 through a ballot initiative.
Daines, Bullock clash over pandemic, Supreme Court in debate
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines and his Democratic opponent, Gov. Steve Bullock, clashed over the response to the pandemic and…
SD 3: Candidates zero in on state revenue, taxes
Senate District 3 race
HD 10: Candidates weigh in on CARES Act spending, taxes
The House District 5 race sets up incumbent Democrat Dave Fern against Republican challenger Catherine Owens for the opportunity to represent residents of the …