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…
Campaign finance: Key regulation efforts and dates
Election 2012: Cash-strapped states eye primary shuffle
Former undersheriff unopposed in election
With one day left until general election ballots are tallied, would-be Flathead County Sheriff Chuck Curry is in the favorable position of being a candidate with no competition.
Busy ballot awaits voters Tuesday
Below is the lineup of candidates and ballot issues facing voters in Tuesday’s general election.
Where to vote in the election
Precinct Polling Facility Address
Candidates differ on budget at Chamber forum
Twelve candidates for the Montana Legislature and Flathead County Commission faced off at a Wednesday forum arranged by the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce.
Trio competing for open Lake County sheriff job
The election for the next Lake County sheriff has been anything but humdrum.
Two judges seek next step up to District Court
Voters will choose between two candidates with a combined 27 years of experience when selecting who will fill a newly created judicial position in District Court.
Veteran legislator faces Democratic challenger
The Senate District 5 race once again pits Democrat Edd Blackler against veteran Republican Sen. Verdell Jackson with many of the same differences that distinguished the two in the past.
House hopefuls say pot law needs work
All three candidates seeking the open House District 3 seat agree that the state's medical marijuana law may need some adjusting.
Candidates vie for open Kalispell seat
Early election voting begins Monday
Below is the lineup of candidates for the Nov. 2 general election.
Brenneman cherishes farming's link to land
Joe Brenneman figures he was about 6 when he and his younger brother started driving tractor on the family dairy farm.