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 …
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
Museum leader aims for county job
Gil Jordan was weary of big-city life in Los Angeles when he headed to Montana in the late 1970s with a rather singular goal.
Candidate wants to fight for people
West Valley farmer touts strong work ethic
In Gary Krueger’s life the old adage, “like father, like son,” seems to hold true, especially when it comes to work ethic.
Grocer, former logger vie for open House seat
Neither Greg Hertz, a Republican, nor Bud Koppy, a Democrat, faced opponents in the primary election battle to represent House District 11.
House candidates express differences
Democrat Alexander Schaeffer of Kalispell challenges Republican incumbent Mark Blasdel of Somers to represent House District 10 in the Montana Legislature.
Candidates battle in GOP-heavy district
Democrat Rodrik Brosten is running against two-term Republican incumbent Scott Reichner this fall for Montana’s House District 9 seat.
Maclean challenges Lavin in House District 8 seat
Two fifth-generation Montanans are vying for the House District 8 seat in Kalispell, with Democrat Brittany Maclean running against one-term Republican incumbe…
House hopefuls differ on natural-resource use