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 …
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.
House candidates differ on education policy
Skees, Hammerquist vie for open Whitefish seat
Complaint filed in Lake County race
A complaint has been filed against Lake County Sheriff candidate Jay Doyle for naming his potential undersheriff on advertisements in advance of the November election.
House candidates want tougher DUI, marijuana laws
Lakeside issues debated at forum
Discussion about a lawsuit and settlement agreement for the proposed North Shore Ranch subdivision near Somers showcased a fundamental difference between Flath…
Campaign for Supreme Court seat picks up steam
Montana's two Supreme Court candidates are ramping up their campaigns as the November election approaches, with both of them making recent stops in Kalispell.
Four compete for Justice of the Peace job
It’s a crowded race for the Department No. 2 Justice of the Peace position in Flathead County.
Primary election ahead on Tuesday
Poll open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Tuesday across Flathead County during the primary election.
Primary will narrow District Court contest
Four lawyers — two in private practice and two judges — are in a primary runoff for the new District Court judge position in Flathead County.
Three Republicans vie for District 2 seat
Republicans have three choices for Flathead County commissioner in Tuesday’s primary election.