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.
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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…
Updated 11 years, 7 months ago
Mitchell rolls to county triumph
Updated 11 years, 7 months ago
Two Democrats chip away at GOP dominance in Flathead
Updated 11 years, 7 months ago
Vote tight on 911 dispatch district
Updated 11 years, 7 months ago
School land deal gets voters' OK
Updated 11 years, 7 months ago
Kalispell voters reject extra taxes for EMS
Updated 11 years, 7 months ago
GOP takeover: Republicans surge to Senate control
Updated 11 years, 7 months ago
Two local ballot issues to improve emergency services losing on close votes
Updated 11 years, 7 months ago
FINAL vote totals in Montana's major races, ballot issues
Updated 11 years, 7 months ago
GOP gains extend to key governors' races
Updated 11 years, 7 months ago
Zinke defeats Lewis in Montana U.S. House election
Updated 11 years, 7 months ago
GOP stays in control of House, expands majority
Updated 11 years, 7 months ago
Phil Mitchell elected as county commissioner (plus all local races)
Updated 11 years, 7 months ago
Daines defeats Curtis in Montana U.S. Senate race
Updated 11 years, 7 months ago
Exit poll: Voters unhappy with Obama and GOP
Updated 11 years, 7 months ago