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…
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
Whitefish businessman touts budget experience
Phil Mitchell says he will be a budget watchdog if he’s elected Flathead County commissioner.
County incumbent cites on-the-job experience
Flathead County Commissioner Cal Scott said he’s up to speed on issues facing the county and can hit the ground running if he is re-elected.
Even with incumbent, Democratic Senate race is not locked down
District reaches critical point for finances
The Columbia Falls School district has subsisted with budget cuts for more than a decade and school officials say they have reached a point where there’s not much more they can cut.
Marion puts two levy choices before voters
Marion School is requesting a $67,000 technology levy over 10 years and a $33,708 general fund levy.
Char Terry Sherman: Candidate touts her customer service experience
Rebekah Eslick Savelle: Office veteran campaigns for top job