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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…
Flurry of candidates file for state elections
Monday was the last day to file for this year’s elections, and several Flathead-area candidates have put their names on the ballot.
Last-minute candidates file for legislative races
March 12 marked the filing deadline for Montana’s legislative races. The Daily Inter Lake is profiling the many last-minute candidates who entered Flathead Valley races.
Kalispell's Olszewski bills himself as 'activist' senator
Dr. Al Olszewski sat down with the Daily Inter Lake editorial board Tuesday to discuss his campaign for U.S. Senate.
Rosendale talks policy, touts endorsements
State Auditor Matt Rosendale visited the Daily Inter Lake recently to discuss his candidacy for U.S. Senate. He is among a slate of four Republicans seeking to unseat Sen. Jon Tester.
Candidates rally for Second Amendment
This past Thursday, three Flathead Valley organizations — Liberty Fellowship, Frontier Guns & Ammo and Hosanna Health Care — marked the anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord, also known as Patriots’ D…
2012 campaign-finance dispute finally settled
The Montana Commissioner of Political Practices has settled a campaign-finance case against a Kalispell physician and her anti-abortion group.
Garner, Welzel face off in HD 7 primary
Republicans in central Kalispell have to choose between two candidates for November’s general election.
Voters will decide expansion's merits
When Flathead County voters head to the polls June 5, they’ll be asked whether 530 acres should be added to the Egan Slough Zoning District.
Meyer touts candidacy, environmental work
John Meyer met with the Daily Inter Lake last month to discuss his bid for Montana’s lone congressional seat.
Democrat Heenan makes case for House candidacy
Before heading to Columbia Falls for the April 28 Democratic candidate forum, John Heenan stopped by the Daily Inter Lake to discuss his bid for Congress.
U.S. House candidates meet at Democratic forum
Montana’s House Democratic primary came to the Flathead Valley Saturday. Five candidates aiming to unseat U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte, R–Mont., spent two hours onstage at Columbia Falls High School in a forum sponsore…
Dunn, Illi face off in HD9 primary
State Representative Randy Brodehl has reached his maximum number of terms representing House District 9, which covers Northeast Kalispell and Evergreen.
Senate candidate Downing touts military, business experience
Troy Downing made the case for his Senate candidacy during a May 3 visit to the Daily Inter Lake.
Pettinato talks environment, other issues as vote nears
On June 5, Montana Democrats will choose their nominee to take on U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., in November.
Managhan, Sullivan vie for Justice of the Peace
Two candidates have entered the nonpartisan race to take Mark Sullivan’s place as Flathead County Justice of the Peace.