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…
C.F. incumbent Plevel hopes to continue serving community
Incumbent wants to keep C.F. costs down
Wise: 'We need to change our attitude'
It was the town's sense of community, not its resort status, that drew Doug Wise to Whitefish.
Vail wants to preserve family-friendly nature of Whitefish
Mary Vail says her focus for improving Whitefish begins with finding ways for families to flourish.
Noell wants to protect Whitefish's quality of life
There's no time like the present to get involved in city government, Life Noell maintains.
Muhlfeld vows to work for 'common benefit' of citizens
Balance figures prominently into John Muhlfeld’s view of city government. It’s something Whitefish needs and he feels equipped to deliver if elected mayor.
Hildner ready to put government knowledge to work
Askew concerned about Whitefish's lack of growth
Whitefish City Council member Turner Askew has spent the past four years cautioning fellow councilors to be mindful of the “unintended consequences” of their d…
Candidate pushes economic development
Candidate aims to help police combat crime
It's been a year of firsts for 49-year-old Cecilia Lee.
Candidate ready to 'jump in' to solve problems
Phil Guiffrida III is one of two political newcomers vying for a Ward Four seat on Kalispell City Council that incumbent Duane Larson is leaving after 21 years…
Ward Three veteran faces limited election challenge
Three-term incumbent Randy Kenyon is facing a limited challenge for the Ward Three seat on the Kalispell City Council.
Keep checking back for updated election news!
The primary election in Montana is Tuesday, June 3. Please keep checking back.