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…
Third candidate enlivens campaign debate
Zoning a key issue at county forum
Flathead County commissioner candidates for Districts 1 and 3 weighed in on zoning, neighborhood plans and even the United Nations Agenda 21 plan for sustainab…
Candidate's education called into question again
Legislative candidates debate education changes
Education and how to pay for it became a hot topic at a legislative forum in Kalispell Tuesday night.
Auditor candidates differ on health care, state lands
Candidates Derek Skees and Monica Lindeen are traveling the state, trying to whip up enthusiasm for what may be the most misunderstood office on the ballot: st…
State school candidates offer differing philosophies
Denise Juneau is banking that a statewide initiative, Graduation Matters Montana, can bring the number of high school dropouts – nearly 2,000 a year – down by …
Early ballots go out in the mail Tuesday
Candidate forums coming up
Incumbent faces minimal opposition
Veteran judge, attorney running for District Court
After sailing through the primary election, an 18-year municipal judge and a Kalispell attorney are facing off for the Department 3 district judge position bei…
Attorney, justice of peace vie for District Court post
Voters in November will choose between a justice of the peace and a career attorney when deciding who will take the Department 2 district judge seat being vaca…
Commissioner clarifies educational background
Flathead County Interim Commissioner Cal Scott acknowledged this week he does not have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Nevada-Reno, as was stated in primary election stories in the D…
Commissioner touts business background
Interim County Commissioner Cal Scott had a couple of jobs in the 1960s that made him realize his calling in life would be helping people.
Veteran public servants square off in Senate race
The Senate District 2 race features Republican Dee Brown and Democrat David Fern, candidates with clear contrasts but also a few similarities.
Candidates sound off at forum