Politics & Government
The Daily Inter Lake’s Politics & Government section delivers updated local and national political coverage, featuring legislative developments, elections, policy debates, and government actions shaping Montana.
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…
As Montana Legislature starts its 65th session, budget battle looms
HELENA (AP) — Just before the Montana Legislature gaveled in its 2017 session Monday, Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock looked to ease the tension building over a looming budget battle by calling on the two parties to …
Special election likely to decide Zinke successor
Zinke confirms he will accept nomination as secretary of interior
More than 500K Montanans voted in General Election
HELENA (AP) — For the first time in state history, more than 500,000 Montanans voted in a general election.
Lake County election results (20/20 precincts)
Shock, joy and fear as voters elect Donald Trump president
Zinke celebrates reelection to U.S. House
Cheers broke out at a Whitefish Republican victory party just before midnight on Election Day as polls showed U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke defeated Democrat Denise Jun…
Election results from Sanders County (9/9 precincts)
Election results from Sanders County with all precincts reporting.
Few surprises in local House, Senate elections
Holmquist retains commissioner seat
Eddy, Wilson elected as district judges
Lincoln County Election results (14/14 precincts)
Zinke sails to victory in U.S. House race
Bullock defeats Gianforte in close race for governor
Updated results from Flathead County (42/42 precincts)