Montana election news
- USDaily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mont.
Gianforte endorses Sprunger, Brockman
Apr. 26—Gov. Greg Gianforte threw his support Thursday behind Republican state Reps. Courtenay Sprunger and Tony Brockman, who are both facing primary challengers endorsed by the Flathead County Republican Central Committee. The Republican governor endorsed 58 candidates ahead of the June 4 primary, describing the slate as "strong, conservative leaders" and proven community leaders, but opted ...
4 min read - USLake County Leader, Polson, Mont.
School board ballots in the mail
Apr. 25—Ballots for school board elections across Lake County were mailed to voters April 22 and must be returned to the Lake County Election Office in the Lake County Courthouse by 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 7. The U.S. Post Office recommends mailing ballots by April 30 — at least a week before Election Day — so they'll arrive at the courthouse by May 7. On Election Day the office will be open from ...
1 min read - PoliticsDaily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mont.
Candidates for statehouse talk Medicaid, property tax reform and child care at chamber forum
Apr. 24—Lawmakers and political hopefuls made their pitches to Kalispell's business leaders last week, arguing largely in favor of lowering property taxes, expanding child care opportunities and reauthorizing the state's Medicaid plan. The April 16 candidate forum was hosted by the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, who prepared four questions ahead of the event addressing Medicaid, property tax ...
5 min read - USDaily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mont.
Two Republicans and a Democrat vie for newly-drawn House District 11
Apr. 17—Three candidates are looking to represent the newly-drawn House District 11, an area encompassing southeast Kalispell, Creston, Lake Blaine and north Bigfork, come November. Republicans Rob Tracy and Ed Bryne, alongside Democrat Jennifer Allen, are all attempting to secure their first term in the state Legislature. Tracy, the former director of transportation for Bigfork School ...
3 min read - USGreat Falls Tribune
Great Falls School Board election ballots being sent out for May 7 election
Great Falls voters will chose from three candidates for the one seat up for election on the school board.
2 min read - USLake County Leader, Polson, Mont.
Civic Duty: Election judges play essential role
Apr. 4—Election judge Paula Craft calls herself "an ambassador for elections and election integrity." She's worked for the Lake County Election Office since 2016 in the third-floor conference room that's transformed into a place called Central Count. "I just feel this is a great way to give back to the community," says Ken Murphy, who retired from the Army and moved to Polson in 2017. He's ...
8 min read - PoliticsDaily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mont.
Flathead leaders lobby for election reform ballot initiatives
Apr. 2—Montanans could see two constitutional amendments on the November ballot, twin initiatives that supporters argue will improve election integrity and empower voters. Supporters of CI-126 and CI-127, the two citizen-led election reform initiatives, are attempting to qualify for the November ballot by gathering signatures from across the state. Each initiative needs more than 60,000 ...
3 min read - USDaily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mont.
A who's who of Flathead Valley candidates for the statehouse
Mar. 24—Kalispell Republican Rep. Courtenay Sprunger, like many other Flathead Valley legislators, will face an opponent in this year's primary election: political hopeful Shaun Pandina. Sprunger, a business owner who was born and raised in Kalispell, is running for a second term in House District 7, an area that encompasses the city's downtown. "As a freshman legislator, I delivered on every ...
11 min read - PoliticsDaily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mont.
County Republican committee endorses primary challengers to Brockman, Sprunger
Mar. 20—The Flathead County Republican Central Committee has endorsed the primary opponents of two GOP lawmakers seeking reelection to the state Legislature after both opted against participating in the group's endorsement process. Among the candidates to earn the central committee's backing are Shaun Pandina, who is running against Rep. Courtenay Sprunger, R-Kalispell, in House District 7, ...
4 min read - USThe Western News, Libby, Mont.
Dist. 3 commissioner, clerk and recorder seats up for grabs
Mar. 19—The June 4 primary election in Lincoln County is shaping up to be an interesting one. There are four candidates seeking the District 3 county Commissioner seat. Two Republicans, one Democrat and one Independent filed to run for the six-year term. Incumbent Josh Letcher has held the seat since being elected in 2018. He collected 2,479 votes to beat Mike Cole by 233. He'll be opposed by ...
3 min read - USThe Western News, Libby, Mont.
Lincoln Co. voters will decide fate of county library system
Mar. 15—Voters in Lincoln County will decide the fate of its three libraries. At a special meeting on Monday, March 11, Commissioners Josh Letcher, Brent Teske and Jim Hammons voted to put the question of forming a separate library district on the June 4 primary election ballot. Voters who support the creation of the district will be approving 13.49 mills of property tax to operate the ...
7 min read - PoliticsLake County Leader, Polson, Mont.
More candidates enlist before Monday deadline
Mar. 14—Monday's deadline evoked a last-minute flurry of candidate filings at the local election office and with the Secretary of State. Four Republicans, plus an Independent, are now vying for the District 3 Lake County Commission seat held by Gale Decker (see separate story about a challenge to the incumbent's eligibility). Republican Max Krantz filed Monday, joining Decker, Josh Senecal and ...
3 min read - USLake County Leader, Polson, Mont.
Commission candidate alleges Decker doesn't reside in Ronan district
Mar. 14—Josh Senecal, a candidate for Commission District 3, filed a complaint with the Commissioner of Political Practices Feb. 29, alleging that incumbent Lake County Commissioner Gale Decker, who has filed for reelection, does not reside in the district he serves. Commission District 3 includes portions of both Polson and Ronan, bordered by 7th Ave., Hillcrest and Hwy. 35 in Polson to the ...
4 min read - USDaily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mont.
Brodehl has Democrat challenger for Flathead commission seat
Mar. 13—Flathead County commissioner Republican Randy Brodehl will face challenger Democrat Jim Lockwood in this fall's election. Brodehl is seeking his second term in the position to represent District 3 in the western part of the county. He previously served as a representative for House District 9 in the state Legislature. Brodehl was a volunteer and career firefighter for nearly four ...
2 min read - PoliticsDaily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mont.
GOP primary for western U.S. House district will feature a Todd, Zinke rematch
Mar. 13—Incumbent U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke will face a familiar opponent in the Republican primary for Montana's western congressional district: retired pastor Mary Todd. Todd, a Kalispell Republican who challenged Zinke in the 2022 race for Montana House District 1, is again running for the seat, citing disappointment with Zinke's track record in Congress. "I supported Ryan Zinke after the last ...
4 min read - PoliticsGreat Falls Tribune
More than 300 candidates file to run for Montana Legislature seats in 2024
The window for candidates to file for the 2024 primary closed Monday, giving Montana its first full look at who is running for office.
6 min read - PoliticsDaily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mont.
Flathead Republicans not completely sold on perceived frontrunner Sheehy
Mar. 10—Montana's Republican heavyweights have thrown their support behind Bozeman businessman Tim Sheehy as the GOP's best shot at unseating incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, but not everyone is sold. "Overall, across the state, what people are communicating to me is that it's still a mixed message. [Some people] are saying, look, we need to consolidate behind Mr. Sheehy in order to go into the ...
6 min read - USDaily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mont.
Candidates file for election in county races
Mar. 10—The list of candidates running for office in Flathead County remains short. Commissioner Randy Brodehl has filed for re-election seeking his second term in the position. The Republican last year announced his plan to seek the office again to represent District 3 in the western part of the county. No challengers — Republican or Democrat — had filed for the seat as of last week. The ...
1 min read - USGreat Falls Tribune
Former Cascade County election staff accused of maleficence in Irrigation District election
An elections office employee of more than 16 years is accused of errors in an irrigation district election last May.
7 min read - USThe Western News, Libby, Mont.
Advocates speak as county commissioners ponder library system future
Mar. 8—Sharee Miller is the librarian and project manager of the Lincoln County Library branch in Troy, but she doesn't know for how much longer. "This isn't fun for me not knowing if I'll have a job or not," Miller said in an interview Wednesday afternoon with The Western News. Miller had spoken earlier that morning via Zoom during a public hearing about putting the possible formation of a ...
7 min read - USLake County Leader, Polson, Mont.
Filing deadline is Monday for federal, state, county elections
Mar. 7—The filing deadline is March 11 — less than a week away — for candidates seeking federal, state or county offices. According to a press release from the Secretary of State's office, 32 candidate filings were processed last week. As of March 1, a total of 328 candidate filings had been processed for 173 different offices. As the deadline nears, candidates dropped out of some races to ...
4 min read - USGreat Falls Tribune
New Cascade County Election Administrator hopes to turn page on office controversy
Terry Thompson, on the job just three weeks, faces challenges, brings new optimism to county's process before a May election.
5 min read - USThe Whitefish Pilot, Mont.
Compensation for Whitefish City Council, judge to go on ballot
Feb. 28—Whitefish City Council plans to put the issue of compensation for the mayor and councilors, including health insurance, on the ballot in November. In order to assist the council as they considered expanding the health insurance benefits for the council, staff at a work session last week provided a table showing the 2024 budget for city employees' health care programs. An individual ...
4 min read - USThe Whitefish Pilot, Mont.
Compensation for Whitefish City Council, judge discussed
Feb. 28—Whitefish City Council plans to put the issue of compensation for the mayor and councilors, including health insurance, on the ballot in November. In order to assist the council as they considered expanding the health insurance benefits for the council, staff at a work session last week provided a table showing the 2024 budget for city employees' health care programs. An individual ...
4 min read - USLake County Leader, Polson, Mont.
Ryan Busse introduces running mate at SKC
Feb. 22—Salish Kootenai College was the first stop in gubernatorial candidate Ryan Busse's swing through Montana this week to introduce his running mate, Helena attorney Raph Graybill. The two appeared Monday at a gathering of around 60 people in the Sherri McDonald Hospitality Room at the college gym. Their next stop was Helena, where they officially filed Tuesday. Busse, a former firearms ...
4 min read - USDaily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mont.
Whitefish aims to join state property improvement loan program
Feb. 19—Whitefish is looking to implement a program that would assist businesses and other organizations make improvements to their property through loans. City Council on Tuesday will vote on whether to create a Commercial Property Assessed Capital Enhancement program. It would allow owners to apply for loans to make improvements to properties for water conservation, energy efficiency, and ...
4 min read - PoliticsGreat Falls Tribune
County selects former Realtor CEO as new elections administrator
After removing responsibilities for elections from the elected Clerk and Recorder, Sandra Merchant, county commissioners named a new administrator.
4 min read - USThe Western News, Libby, Mont.
Voters will decide on local government review
Feb. 16—City councils in Libby, Troy and the Lincoln County Commissioners both recently approved resolutions that will add another item to the June 4 primary election ballot. The resolutions call for elections where voters will decide if the municipalities will conduct a local government review. According to the state Constitution, each unit of local government must conduct a local election ...
2 min read - PoliticsGreat Falls Tribune
Rosendale drops U.S. Senate bid days after announcing run
Congressman cites Trump endorsement as major factor, says he’s considering next move
4 min read - PoliticsDaily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mont.
Brockman faces a Regier-backed challenger for House District 8
Feb. 15—A member of Northwest Montana's conservative political dynasty is seeking to oust incumbent Rep. Tony Brockman, throwing support behind a young, inexperienced challenger. Republican voters of House District 8, which includes Evergreen and North Kalispell, will vote between two Republicans come June's primary election — Brockman and newcomer Lukas Schubert, who has earned the ...
4 min read - PoliticsGreat Falls Tribune
Republicans want to take the Senate. A hard-right Montana lawmaker could crash the party
Senate Republican leaders view Rosendale as too divisive to appeal to the state's large contingent of independents.
5 min read - PoliticsGreat Falls Tribune
Republican Rosendale to enter U.S. Senate race, upending GOP bid to take seat from Democrat
The reported move sets up a primary battle between the firebrand conservative Rosendale and former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy.
3 min read - USThe Western News, Libby, Mont.
Voters likely to decide fate of three county library branches
Feb. 6—The fate of the three branches of the Lincoln County Library will likely be in voter's hands in June. After celebrating the 100th anniversary of the formation of the county library system a little less than four years ago, the branches in Libby, Troy and Eureka now seem to be at the mercy of the voters. The county commissioners unanimously approved on Jan. 31 a resolution to form a ...
6 min read - USGreat Falls Tribune
Great Falls School Board election to go forward with all mail-in ballots
The Cascade County Commission is handling election duties after removing them from the Clerk and Recorder's Office in December.
2 min read - USDaily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mont.
House Speaker Matt Regier has Republican challenger for Senate seat
Jan. 25—Montana House Speaker Matt Regier will face off with Kalispell businessman Marquis Laude in a Republican primary campaign for the Flathead Valley's open Senate District 5 seat. Regier represented Kalispell's House District 4 the last four sessions and has reached his term limit. Senate District 5 includes a portion of Kalispell west of Meridian Road, the West Valley area, Kila, ...
7 min read - USClark Fork Valley Press & Mineral Independent, Plains, Mont.
Loge to run for Senate District 45
Jan. 24—Rep. Denley Loge of St. Regis will run for Montana's Senate District 45 in the next election. The district covers Mineral County, Sanders County east of Plains, Missoula County west of Frenchtown, Lolo, Lolo Creek and Missoula southeast of 39th Street. "I am proud and excited to announce my candidacy for state Senate," Loge said in a press release. "Fiscal management and strong ...
1 min read - USGreat Falls Tribune
Cascade County Commission weighs hybrid poll and mail-in options for school board election
Cascade County commissioners are likely to make a decision next week for the May election.
4 min read - PoliticsDaily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mont.
Tranel, Zinke teams spar on congressional campaign trail
Jan. 24—Democrat Monica Tranel knocked her opponent, U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke, during a stop in Kalispell earlier this month for what she described as his lack of presence on the campaign trail. "My strategy is to really meet with and connect with my constituents," Tranel said. "I haven't seen Zinke at all and I haven't talked to anyone who's seen him so I don't even know if he comes to Montana." ...
4 min read - USThe Western News, Libby, Mont.
Candidates begin to file for county, school trustee seats
Jan. 23—Candidates are beginning to file for this year's June 4 primary election for elected offices in Lincoln County. Doug Davies has filed to run for the District 3 county Commissioner seat. Davies is currently a Eureka City Council member. Davies will be opposed by incumbent Josh Letcher, who has held the seat since he was elected in 2018. Letcher said he will soon file to run. The seat is ...
2 min read - USDaily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mont.
Kalispell Public Schools levies on tap for May election
Jan. 11—Kalispell Public Schools Board of Trustees on Tuesday voted to run levy elections in May. The school district may also choose to cancel but had to approve the elections to meet upcoming state deadlines. Amounts will be set at a later date. The vote was unanimous to hold an elementary technology levy and an 8-1 vote to run a high school general fund levy. Trustee Lloyd Bondy, who was ...
5 min read - USLake County Leader, Polson, Mont.
Polson Commission wraps 2023 with full agenda
Jan. 4—The Polson City Commission dashed through a blizzard of agenda items during the first hour of its final meeting of 2023, earning the following praise from City Manager Ed Meece: "Fourteen items in one hour is probably a record." The first portion of the meeting, held Dec. 18, was devoted to a public hearing on a prioritized project list for the new State-Local Infrastructure Partnership ...
7 min read - USLake County Leader, Polson, Mont.
Redistricting reshapes local House and Senate races
Jan. 4—Thinking of running for elected office? Filing opens Jan. 11 for a slew of county and state positions. At the state level, a shuffle of legislative districts caused by the most recent round of redistricting will pit some old allies against one another while potentially opening up new opportunities for Democrats in a few of Lake County's Republican-dominated districts. Tracy Sharp, chair ...
5 min read - USDaily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mont.
Councilor joins lawsuit over Kalispell election redo
Dec. 29—A Kalispell city councilor will be allowed to participate in a case that seeks to nullify the November municipal election and hold it again. Flathead County District Court Judge Robert Allison has granted Ryan Hunter's motion to intervene in the matter. Following a clerical error in the Nov. 7 election, the county election administrator — through a court petition filed early this month ...
3 min read - USGreat Falls Tribune
Cascade County Nov. 7 election count off by 51 votes; cited as reason for clerk's dismissal
Cascade County commissioners move forward with replacing elections administrator following controversial municipal elections
7 min read - USGreat Falls Tribune
Cascade County selects former Merchant staffer as interim administrator
Commissioners made the choice for an interim after taking a controversial vote earlier this month to remove elections from Sandra Merchant's role.
5 min read - USGreat Falls Tribune
Montana voter registration guide: How to check voter registration status, what to know
What to know about the 2024 election in Montana.
3 min read - USGreat Falls Tribune
Cascade County's vote to strip elections from clerk and recorder reflects deeper divide
In a split vote, Cascade County Commissioners elected to remove election administration duties from embattled Clerk and Recorder Sandra Merchant.
11 min read - USGreat Falls Tribune
Election official: Residents’ votes may be ‘nullified’ while commissioners mull change
Tensions are high after the county struggled to balance voting results from recent elections and missed a canvassing deadline.
6 min read - USThe Western News, Libby, Mont.
County gets debriefing report from election administrator
Dec. 5—The Lincoln County Commissioners held a debriefing session last Wednesday about the 2023 election. District 1 Commissioner Brent Teske said the commissioners wanted to hold the session after he said he received quite a few questions from voters about ballot problems and other issues. "There are some misconceptions by the voters and us and we want to get things straight for the next ...
7 min read - USDaily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mont.
County seeks new election for Kalispell Council races
Dec. 1—The Flathead County election administrator through a court petition is seeking a redo for the Kalispell municipal election. The Flathead County Attorney's Office on Friday filed a petition in Flathead District Court on behalf Election Administrator Debbie Pierson seeking to annul the Nov. 7 election. The petition also requests permission to conduct a new election for the four Council ...
2 min read - USGreat Falls Tribune
Cascade County commissioners certify Nov. 7 election results
Commissioners certify Nov. 7 election results.
1 min read - USThe Western News, Libby, Mont.
Lincoln Co. Election Office moves operations to courthouse
Dec. 1—The Lincoln County Election Department has a new home, at least for the time being. According to Election Department Administrator Melanie Howell, she and her assistant, Sierra Gustin, were asked to move their operations to the Clerk and Recorder's Office in the courthouse. Their last day, for now, in the Election Office in the county Annex building was Tuesday, Nov. 21. "I'm not sure ...
5 min read - PoliticsGreat Falls Tribune
Abortion advocates submit ballot issue affirming right to terminate pregnancy in Montana
If the ballot initiative passes, the right to abortion access would be spelled out as a Constitutional right on its own.
3 min read - USGreat Falls Tribune
When will it count? Cascade County's Nov. 7 election results still in limbo
Nov. 7 election results still uncertified as Cascade County Commissioners debate proper election canvass meeting methods
8 min read - USDaily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mont.
County Election Administrator says Kalispell city election should be redone
Nov. 22—The Flathead County election administrator supports holding the Kalispell municipal election again after a county administrative error impacted ballots on Nov. 7. But that could only occur if a district judge approves holding a second election following a challenge by one of the candidates or voters. Election Administrator Debbie Pierson told county commissioners Tuesday that state ...
4 min read - USThe Western News, Libby, Mont.
Election concerns still exist, but county OK with process
Nov. 17—The general election on Tuesday, Nov. 7 and the days leading up to it had its share of bumpy moments, but Lincoln County officials believe overall that it went well. For county Election Administrator Melanie Howell and her assistant, Sierra Gustin, it was their first time running an election. "For both of us, it was our first time doing an electio, so, overall, I think it went well," ...
5 min read - PoliticsGreat Falls Tribune
Montana Libertarian from Kalispell joins 2024 Senate race
Sid Daoud, currently a member of the Kalispell City Council, joins a list of four others seeking the seat currently held by Democrat Jon Tester.
2 min read - USThe Western News, Libby, Mont.
Libby voters say yes to former police officer Ian Smith
Nov. 10—Zach McNew is out and Ian Smith is in. That's according to preliminary election results on the Lincoln County Elections webpage. Smith, the former Libby Police Officer who quit the force nearly a year ago after asserting that then-Police Chief Scott Kessel was involved in misconduct and had a lack of concern for their well-being, will be the newest member of the Libby City Council ...
3 min read - USGreat Falls Tribune
Clerical errors alleged in Great Falls' municipal elections
Residents arrived at the ExpoPark for voter services and were asked to go instead to the Elections Office.
4 min read - USDaily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mont.
Election results: Kalispell City Council incumbents retain seats
Nov. 8—Incumbents seeking reelection to Kalispell City Council held on to their seats, according to preliminary results released late Tuesday night. Kari Sue Gabriel, Sam Nunnally and Ryan Hunter outpaced their respective rivals in the municipality's three contested races, an unofficial vote tally issued at 11:58 p.m. showed. Sid Daoud, who represents Ward 4 on the Council, ran for reelection ...
2 min read - USGreat Falls Tribune
Public Safety Levy fails, Cory Reeves elected mayor
Great Falls voters reject Public Safety Levy, elect two new city commissioners
2 min read - USDaily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mont.
Clerical mistake causes Kalispell municipal ballot error
Nov. 7—The Flathead County Election Department on Tuesday said a clerical error caused an undetermined number of ballots in the Kalispell municipal election to be distributed to the wrong voters. The ballots mailed out in October appear to have been issued to voters based on previous ward boundaries after the department went through changes to its computer system earlier this year. "It was an ...
2 min read - USDaily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mont.
Voters head to the polls for municipal elections
Nov. 7—Voters in Flathead County's municipalities are heading to the polls to determine contested Council races. In Whitefish, a proposed change for the city's resort tax will also be decided. Election Day is Nov. 7. Kalispell voters will decide four seats on Council. Incumbent Sid Daoud in Ward 4 is the only candidate running unopposed. In Ward 1, incumbent Kari Gabriel faces challenger Wes ...
3 min read - USThe Western News, Libby, Mont.
Another miscue in Lincoln County's election process
Nov. 3—In recent years, Lincoln County elections have been fraught with missteps and the 2023 general election is no different. On the county's Elections home page, a note titled, "Attention Town of Eureka Voters" was posted alerting those receiving absentee ballots that it was incorrect. "It has come to our attention that the Eureka Town Council Absentee Ballot is incorrect. We are issuing ...
5 min read - USThe Western News, Libby, Mont.
Tuesday is Election Day for county voters
Nov. 3—Lincoln County residents will head to the polls next week with a variety of decisions to make. Polls open at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 and close at 8 p.m. There are three polling places in the county, including: — Eureka — High Road Youth Center — 1295 2nd Ave. E, Eureka, MT — Precincts 1, 2, 4, 15 and 16; — Troy — Troy Activity Center — Troy Activity Center 4th Street, Troy, MT — ...
3 min read - PoliticsGreat Falls Tribune
Montana State Auditor Troy Downing announces bid for 2nd Congressional District seat
The Republican won the 2020 race for state auditor after a 2018 primary bid for U.S. Senate.
3 min read - USLake County Leader, Polson, Mont.
Two write-in candidates vie for Ward 2 position
Oct. 26—Two write-in candidates, David Coffman and Lisa Rehard, are seeking to represent Ward 2 in the Polson City Commission seat currently held by Tony Isbell. The race is nonpartisan. Because neither candidate filed before last spring's regular filing deadline, neither name will appear on the ballot. Instead, voters must fill in their preferred candidate's name, spelled correctly, and then ...
4 min read - USThe Western News, Libby, Mont.
Ballot box for Troy area voters will remain in former dispatch center
Oct. 24—The ballot box for Troy absentee voters will be maintained in the former office of the now defunct dispatch center. Lincoln County Commissioners voted to disband the dispatch center at a meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 18. At the commissioners meeting earlier that day, Election Administrator Melanie Howell initially said the ballot box would be moved to the city office. But with word that a ...
3 min read - USGreat Falls Tribune
Cascade County Clerk and Recorder Sandra Merchant's supporters, critics rally at elections office
Both supporters and critics of embroiled Cascade County Clerk and Recorder Sandra Merchant rallied in front of the elections’ office Monday.
6 min read - WorldLake County Leader, Polson, Mont.
Incumbents lead in Tribal Council primary
Oct. 19—Preliminary primary CSKT tribal members voted Oct. 14 for primary candidates for an at-large seat and four district seats on the Tribal Council. The top two vote-getters for each district and the at-large seat will run against each other in the general election Dec. 16. Unofficial results, released Saturday evening, show the following tallies: At-large: Incumbent James "Bing" Matt, ...
2 min read - USLake County Leader, Polson, Mont.
Three candidates vie for seats on Mission council
Oct. 19—Three candidates are running for two four-year terms on the St. Ignatius City Council: incumbent James McCollum, Rikki Merchant and Janis Heffern. All three candidates were asked to respond to a brief questionnaire, inquiring about their background and aspirations for the community. Janis Heffern graduated from St. Ignatius High School, is married and has three adult children. She ...
4 min read - USGreat Falls Tribune
Ballots for levy, bond and Great Falls mayor elections headed to voters
Ballots for the Nov. 7 general election are coming out, with levy questions, mayor and more to be decided.
3 min read - WorldLake County Leader, Polson, Mont.
Eighteen candidates on ballot for Tribal Council primary
Oct. 13—CSKT tribal members will vote Oct. 14 for primary candidates for an at-large seat and four district seats on the Tribal Council. The top two vote-getters for each district and the at-large seat will run against each other in the general election Dec. 16. Candidates include: At-large: Incumbents James "Bing" Matt and Ellie Bundy, Sam Barnaby, Jonny Burland, Lois Friedlander and Art L. ...
2 min read - USGreat Falls Tribune
Anti-library levy applicant Noelle Johnson appointed to Great Falls library board
The Great Falls City Commission voted 3-2 to appoint an anti-library levy applicant to the Great Falls Public Library board.
7 min read - USDaily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mont.
Voters reject Kalispell levies, Whitefish bond
Oct. 5—Voters rejected four Kalispell Public Schools technology and safety levy requests in a mail-ballot election that ended Tuesday night. About 44,288 ballots went out to voters and 14,573 ballots were cast. According to preliminary results, which were tallied around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Kalispell voters rejected a $1.5 million elementary safety levy, 3,851 to 2,839. Voters also turned ...
4 min read - USThe Western News, Libby, Mont.
Two debates scheduled for Libby City Council candidates
Sep. 29—Two debates are scheduled next week at the Maki Theater in Libby for candidates running for a seat on the city council. The respective debates will begin each night at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3 and Thursday, Oct. 5. The theater is located at 724 Louisiana Avenue. Debate moderator Carla Darrar of the Libby Vendors Market, said she is looking forward to the debates. "Many people I have ...
3 min read - USGreat Falls Tribune
Cascade County Elections Officer refutes claims from school district
Sandra Marchant said the cost of the May election was on par with past elections, and irregularities from Election Day were the district’s fault.
4 min read - USGreat Falls Tribune
Great Falls Public Schools wants elections to be handled by county commission’s office
A letter from the school district details how the rejection of the proposal for an all mail-in ballot impacted the school district’s finances.
5 min read - USLake County Leader, Polson, Mont.
Write-in candidates file for Ward 2 vacancy
Sep. 21—Voters in Polson's Ward 2 will face a choice between two write-in candidates in the Nov. 7 election. Incumbent Tony Isbell opted not to file for office and no candidates filed for his seat by the March deadline. However, two candidates did file by the write-in deadline of Sept. 5: David Coffman and Lisa Rehard. According to Lake County Election Administrator Toni Kramer, neither of the ...
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