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…
Tester wins re-election over Rehberg
HELENA — U.S. Sen. Jon Tester prevailed Wednesday in a tight re-election battle, beating back nearly two years of attacks for his support of some Obama adminis…
Ulbricht, Allison leading races for district court judge seats
Heidi Ulbricht and Robert Allison were leading in Tuesday’s nonpartisan elections for two judge openings in the Flathead District Court.
Republican Daines defeats Gillan for U.S. Congress
BILLINGS — Republican businessman Steve Daines defeated Democrat Kim Gillan on Tuesday in Montana’s U.S. House race to hold onto the state’s congressional seat for the GOP.
Krueger, Scott have huge leads in county commissioner races
UPDATED Statewide Election Results (10:30 a.m. Wednesday)
Late registrations delay voting process
A surge of late voters registering slowed the election process in Flathead County on Tuesday.
Half of Montana voters say economy is top issue
An early look at voters’ views of Tuesday’s elections, according to preliminary data from exit polling conducted in Montana for The Associated Press and television networks:
Election Day: Open Thread for your comments!
As you wait and watch the 2012 Election unfold today, tell us your thoughts! Use the reader-comments thread to trade your quips, regrets and celebrations with other readers.
Gay marriage, marijuana highlight ballot measures
Cookie poll predicts sweet victory for Romney
The day arrives: America casts its ballots
Long Tester-Rehberg Senate battle comes to a close
Five things to know for Montana's elections
Election Day arrives
Flathead County updates
Keep checking back to www.dailyinterlake.com for updated election results throughout the evening, The polls close in Montana at 8 p.m.