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Tranel gives concession speech in US House District 1 race
Delivering a tearful speech on the University of Montana campus, Democrat Monica Tranel conceded the U.S. House District 1 race to Republican Ryan Zinke.
Zinke wins US House race; Tranel concedes loss
Just over 24 hours after the close of polls on Election Night, the campaign for Republican candidate Ryan Zinke declared victory in the race for Montana’s western congressional district.
Election Results: Cascade County
Here are the latest election results from across Montana as of noon on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. R
Zinke and Tranel awaiting word on Western District Congressional race
We are still waiting for a winner in Montana's Western District Congressional race between Republican Ryan Zinke and Democrat Monica Tranel.
Brown concedes to Gustafson in Montana Supreme Court race
Montana Supreme Court Justice Ingrid Gustafson was leading challenger James Brown in votes Wednesday morning
Montana voters approve electronic data privacy ballot measure
Montanans appear to have passed a ballot measure that will make state and local governments obtain a warrant in order to access private electronic data and communications.
Rosendale wins U.S. House race for eastern Montana
Rosendale, the incumbent of Montana's current sole seat in the house, will now represent the state's 2nd Congressional District.
Tranel watching US House Western District results in Missoula
Democrat Monica Tranel has run a long ground campaign against Republican Ryan Zinke, hosting events in every county of the Western District.
Zinke watching US House Western District results in Whitefish
Republican congressional nominee Ryan Zinke has been holding his election night watch party at Casey’s in Whitefish.
Update: Yellowstone County to start reporting ballots by midnight
Yellowstone County is historically among the first large Montana counties to report election results. No results have been reported two hours after the polls close.
Montana Election Results
Here is the current tally for Montana statewide races from the Secretary of State's office; results are unofficial until certified.
Election Day in Montana (video)
Tuesday, November 8, 2022 - election day in Montana, with scores of candidates and issues on the ballots across the state. -
Hoven reflects on time in the Montana Legislature
After three terms in the Montana house and two in the Senate, Republican businessman Brian Hoven’s legislative service is coming to an end.
Montana voter turnout on track to be lower than recent elections
With just over one day left before the polls close in this year’s general election, almost 300,000 people across the state have already voted.
Lawsuit against MT law re: marriage and sex factored into insurance rates
A lawsuit filed Wednesday challenged the constitutionality of a 2021 law, which allowed insurance companies in Montana to factor sex and marital status into risk calculations.
Candidate Profiles: House District 26 (video)
The two candidates for Montana House District 26 are George Nikolakakos and Kari Rosenleaf. The general election is on Tuesday, November 8.
Candidate Profiles: House District 25 (video)
The two candidates for Montana House District 25 are Steve Gist and Jasmine Krotkov. The general election is on Tuesday, November 8.
Montana politicians discuss possible makeup of the 2023 Legislature
MTN News reporters Jonathon Ambarian and Ashley Nerbovig talked with several politicians about the possible makeup of the 2023 Montana Legislature.
Candidate Profiles: House District 24 (video)
The two candidates for Montana House District 24 are Barbara Bessette and Steven Galloway. The general election is on Tuesday, November 8.
Governor hosts discussion about public lands
Governor Greg Gianforte hosted a conference in Missoula to discuss public lands ahead of the 2023 Montana legislative session
Governor rolls out education priorities ahead of legislative session
Governor Greg Gianforte visited Great Falls High School on Tuesday, November 1, 20220 to share his plans for the next legislative session.
Candidate Profiles: House District 23 (video)
The two candidates for Montana House District 23 Scot Kerns and Melissa Smith. The general election is on Tuesday, November 8.
Montana congressional races still seeing significant spending
Montana’s congressional candidates have turned in one more campaign finance update before Election Day, laying out fundraising and spending over a three-week period in October.
Candidate Profiles: House District 22 (video)
The three candidates for Montana House District 22 are Lola Sheldon-Galloway, Nick Henry, and Anthony Rosales. -
MT Commissioner of Political Practices denies Secretary of State's complaints
Montana’s top political cop has dismissed a series of campaign complaints from the Secretary of State’s Office, calling them unnecessary and “frivolous.”
Candidate Profiles: House District 20 (video)
The two candidates for Montana House District 20 are Fred Anderson and Samantha Rispens. The general election is on Tuesday, November 8.
Candidate Profiles: House District 21 (video)
The two candidates for Montana House District 21 are Ed Buttrey and Lela Graham. The general election is on Tuesday, November 8.
Montana working group answers questions about election processes
Earlier this year, lawmakers and election officials put together a working group to address questions about Montana’s election system.
Candidate Profiles: Senate District 13 (video)
The two candidates competing for Montana State Senate District 13 are Casey Schreiner and Jeremy Trebas.
Montana Commissioner of Political Practices will full term
The Montana Commissioners of Political Practices announced Tuesday he would not depart his post early.
