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.
Sam Forstag declares victory in Dem primary for US House
Missoula smokejumper Sam Forstag declared victory Wednesday morning in a four-way contested primary among Democrat…
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)
Polls open at 7 a.m. on Election Day
The polling places for Flathead County’s 42 precincts will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.