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…
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.
Commission candidates differ on consolidation, N. Shore Ranch
Voters who choose the Democratic slate of candidates in Tuesday’s primary election will decide whether to pick incumbent Flathead County Commissioner Joe Brenneman or challenger Noel Gorton to represent the party i…
Three veteran officers seek county sheriff's job
Three law-enforcement veterans are vying for the sheriff’s job in Flathead County.
Sheriff proud of meeting challenges
During his 3 1/2 years as Flathead County sheriff, Mike Meehan said, his administration always has tried to be a responsible steward of taxpayer money.
Sergeant touts his front-line experience
Flathead County Sheriff's Sgt. Lance Norman says he believes his experience on the front line of law enforcement helps him understand what the community needs and gives him an edge over his opponents.
Former No. 2 runs for sheriff position
Serving for a decade and a half as Flathead County undersheriff has given Chuck Curry the skills to run the office, he said of his candidacy for sheriff.
Kalispell House candidates differ on budget cuts
Both Democrats vying for the right to represent Kalispell’s House District 8 say the state’s budget is in a precarious position.
Jobs the key issue for Kalispell house hopefuls
With an unemployment rate of 13.8 percent here, nobody has to tell Flathead County legislative candidates what will be at the top of most voters’ minds in the June 8 primary.