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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.

Updated 16 hours, 19 minutes ago

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 13 years, 6 months ago
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…

Updated 13 years, 6 months ago
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.

Updated 13 years, 6 months ago
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.  

Updated 13 years, 6 months ago
Late registrations delay voting process

A surge of late voters registering slowed the election process in Flathead County on Tuesday.

Updated 13 years, 6 months ago
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:

Updated 13 years, 6 months ago
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.

Updated 13 years, 6 months ago
Cookie poll predicts sweet victory for Romney

Updated 13 years, 6 months ago
The day arrives: America casts its ballots

Updated 13 years, 6 months ago
Five things to know for Montana's elections

Updated 13 years, 7 months ago
Election Day arrives

Updated 13 years, 7 months ago
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.