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…
Mike Schlegel - County Commission District 3
Mike Schlegel says he learned at an early age that people can make a difference if they choose to be involved in their communities.
Gary Krueger - County Commission District 3
Gary Krueger says he’s running for the Flathead County commission because he can bring a message of job and business promotion and streamline the county’s perm…
Terry Kramer - County Commission District 3
After years of “fighting for Flathead County” at county commission and city council meetings and before the state Legislature, Terry Kramer decided the time wa…
Jay Scott - County Commission District 3
Jay Scott’s 15 years of interest in Flathead County government, his knowledge of government budgets, his experience as both an employee and an employer, and hi…
Forum features judge candidates
On May 9, the Northwest Montana Bar Association will sponsor a Community Candidates’ Forum for the voting public to see, hear and question the five candidates for two Flathead County District Court judge positions.
Five districts seek levy OK
A recent lawsuit settlement with the state Legislature has proved a boon to local public school budgets just before school elections.
Lynch adds Olszewski on ticket
Jim Lynch, former Kalispell businessman and state Department of Transportation director, filed as a Republican gubernatorial candidate with a veteran Kalispell orthopedic surgeon as his running mate on the last day…
Six seek top job in county
Six people have filed for the District 3 commission spot currently held by Dale Lauman. Lauman is not seeking re-election.
Election ballots must be returned by Tuesday
Voters are running out of time to complete and return the ballots they received in the mail for city elections under way in Kalispell and Whitefish.
How the doughnut rolls: A timeline
Here is a history of developments regarding the planning jurisdication outside Whitefish city limits.
Referendum could repeal 'doughnut' deal
A referendum aimed at repealing a 2010 planning agreement is part of the Whitefish city election that began last week when registered city voters get their ballots in the mail.
C.F. Council candidate wants to do what he can to help
Darin Fisher, a trail builder for the U.S. Forest Service, is one of the five candidates running for three open seats on the Columbia Falls City Council.
Four candidates vie for two seats on Bigfork board
The first contested race in a couple of decades has shaped up for two spots on the Bigfork water and sewer district board.
County sets Election Day schedule
The Flathead County Election Department will count votes in a different location for this year’s city elections because the main Courthouse in Kalispell remains closed for reconstruction.
Karper wants to see the city maintain what it has
One of the longest-serving members on the Columbia Falls City Council, incumbent Doug Karper is one of five people running for three open seats this fall.