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…
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
Retirees contest House race north of Kalispell
A retired teacher and a retired neurosurgeon square off in the race to represent House District 5 north of Kalispell.
Baldwin, Lieser vie for open Whitefish House seat
The House District 4 race in Flathead County has an odd twist: Neither candidate lives within the district.
Trio of candidates seek House seat
Commissioner hopefuls talk up business, leadership skills
Leadership, stewardship and business development were themes that resonated with Flathead County commissioner candidates at the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce’s forum on Tuesday.
Recount confirms Krueger victory
Gary Krueger was declared the winner of the Republican primary election for the District 3 Flathead County commissioner nomination following Monday’s recount o…
Senate hopefuls on debate stage
Krueger adds two votes to his slim lead
The number of votes separating the top two finishers in the District 3 Flathead County commissioner Republican primary race remains close enough to allow for a…