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.
Kalispell City Council moves forward on housing board, development standards along Parkline trail
City councilors narrowly agreed to move forward Monday on two housing-related initiatives championed by Kalispell …
Elected offices have few requirements
As Flathead County voters contemplate their choices for the next slate of county elected officials, they expect well-qualified candidates but may be surprised that state law requires very few qualifications for mos…
Democratic commissioner hopefuls square off
Two Democratic candidates for Flathead County commissioner tried to distinguish themselves during a debate Monday night, answering questions on budgets, possible tax increases, the Agency on Aging and zoning issues.
Five Montana Republicans seek U.S. House nomination
HELENA — Five Republicans — all but one of them current or former state legislators — are vying for their party’s nomination for the U.S. House in the June 3 primary.
Republican candidates take differing approaches
Both Mike Hebert and Dr. Albert Olszewski believe in small business, bolstering the Second Amendment and unifying the Republicans in the Montana House of Repre…
Landscaper, lawyer vie for legislative nomination
Both Doug Adams and John Myers cite the future of Montana’s children in their concerns as they seek election to the Montana House of Representatives, but each …
Voters re-elect FVCC incumbents
Two Flathead Valley Community College trustees won re-election in Tuesday’s election.
Split decision on Kalispell tech levies; C-Falls OKs general fund levy
Two vie for Democratic nomination in Kalispell district
Democrats Catherine Henderson and Alex Schaeffer are vying for the Montana House District 7 seat, and both candidates are focused on educational and environmen…
Absentee voting starts for June 3 primary
Absentee voting for the June 3 primary election began Monday in Flathead County.
Two vie for GOP nomination in Kalispell district
Frank Garner and Ronalee Skees both say they are genuinely committed to the welfare of Kalispell’s residents, and that’s why the two Republicans are vying to r…
Polls open until 8 p.m. today for school elections
Voters go to the polls today to decide funding requests in three Flathead Valley school districts.
Daines faces two opponents in GOP Senate primary
HELENA — U.S. Rep. Steve Daines, Montana’s only congressman, is trying to step up this year to the U.S. Senate — and the Republican primary election next month may be just a bump in the road on his path to the gene…
Well-known politicians spar for Senate seat
The Flathead Valley’s Senate District 4 race may be one of the most interesting primary election matchups in the state, with Montana Speaker of the House Mark …
Coram civic leader promises fresh perspective
Stacey Schnebel said she’s unencumbered by political history or special interests and will bring a fresh perspective to county management.
Retired railroader calls for county transparency
Retired railroader calls for county transparency