Local Elections
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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…
Democrat Jim Lockwood wants to improve health care services in the county
Democrat Jim Lockwood places health care at the top of his priority list in his run for Flathead County commissioner.
Republican Randy Brodehl wants to keep serving community by making the tough calls
Republican Randy Brodehl says he’s at a position in life where he wants to keep serving the public, even when that means making difficult decisions.
Voter Guide: Senate District 2
Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candida…
Sheehy, Gianforte lead in NYT/Siena Montana poll
A New York Times/Siena poll of Montana released Thursday shows Tim Sheehy with a lead of seven percentage points over incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon Tester as ballots…
2024 Voter Guide: Senate District 5
Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candida…
2024 Voter Guide: Senate District 3
Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candida…
2024 Voter Guide: House District 7
Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candida…
2024 Voter Guide: House District 8
Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candida…
2024 Voter Guide: House District 9
Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candida…
Independent candidate challenges incumbent Republican for PSC
A small agency with an important, if often unintelligible job, the Montana Public Service Commission tends to fly under Montanans’ radar, largely due to the ex…
2024 Voter Guide: House District 4
Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candida…
2024 Voter Guide: House District 5
Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candida…
2024 Voter Guide: House District 6
Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candida…
2024 Voter Guide: House District 1
Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candida…
2024 Voter Guide: House District 2
Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candida…