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Primary 2026: Two candidates for Republican nomination for PSC District 1
Republican Randy Pinocci has held a seat on the Montana Public Service Commission since 2019. Now, he’s termed-out, and two candidates are competing for the Republican nomination to succeed him.
Judge blocks law that would end Election Day voter registration at noon in MT
A state district judge has blocked a new law that would have reduced the time available for Montanans to register to vote on Election Day.
Montana PSC approves recommendations against Molnar
This week, the Montana Public Service Commission voted narrowly to take action against their former president, Commissioner Brad Molnar, after a monthslong investigation into his workplace conduct.
Primary 2026: Congressional candidate interviews
MTN spoke with the candidates in all of Montana's contested congressional primaries. Montana has one seat in the U.S. Senate and two seats in the U.S. House up for election.
Primary 2026: Two Libertarian candidates running in U.S. Senate race
The Montana Libertarian Party is currently the only third party in the state whose candidates have a guaranteed spot on the general election ballot, alongside Republicans and Democrats.
Windy Boy says he's restarting congressional campaign
State Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy, D-Box Elder, says he’s reversing his decision and restarting his campaign for U.S. House, fighting back against allegations he calls “a coordinated political smear.”
Primary 2026: Five Democrats running for now-open U.S. Senate seat
The most crowded primary field in Montana’s congressional elections this year is the Democratic race for U.S. Senate. Five Democratic candidates filed – expecting to face incumbent Sen. Steve Daines.
Primary 2026: Three candidates in Republican Senate primary to succeed Daines
When Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines withdrew from his reelection race in the last minutes of candidate filing, it left the state with its first fully open U.S. Senate race in more than a decade.
Primary 2026: Two Democrats running for eastern U.S. House seat largely aligned
The race to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Troy Downing was upended a few weeks ago, when one of the three candidates for the Democratic nomination announced he was suspending his campaign.
4 candidates competing for Democratic nomination for western U.S. House seat
It has been more than 30 years since a Democratic candidate has been elected to represent Montana in the U.S. House. The party is hopeful this could be their year to break through.
4 candidates competing for Republican nomination for western U.S. House seat
Days before the end of Montana’s candidate filing period, U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke announced he wouldn’t seek another term in Congress. It left an open seat, with four GOP candidates coming forward.
All Montana inmates housed out of state are now in Mississippi
The Montana Department of Corrections says all state inmates housed out of state are now located at a detention center in Mississippi. -
MT Secretary of State warns businesses about 'deceptive' mailers
Businesses around Montana are reporting receiving official-looking mailers, encouraging them to pay to renew their business registrations.
Judge rules that appointment of state Commerce director was unlawful
A state district judge has ruled it was unlawful for Gov. Greg Gianforte to appoint a former state lawmaker to run the Montana Department of Commerce.
Thousands of dollars already spent in heated Montana GOP legislative primaries
Across Montana, residents are receiving mailers, seeing billboards and getting other reminders of an increasingly heated battle among Republicans running for the state Legislature.
Judge lets investigation into data breach affecting BCBS members move forward
This week, a state district judge in Helena issued a ruling, allowing the Montana State Auditor’s Office to move forward with its investigation into the data breach.
Montana candidate's son faces scrutiny over social media posts
An article published Thursday by the New York Post has drawn attention to a recent social media exchange involving the son of Montana congressional candidate Ryan Busse and local Rabbi Chaim Bruk.
Montana part of lawsuit over Section 504 changes, advocates raise concerns
Montana is one of several states involved in an ongoing federal lawsuit challenging changes made in 2024 to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Election officials remind voters about birth-year requirement on mail ballots
At the Broadwater County Courthouse in Townsend, election staff is already putting together about 4,000 mail ballot packets for June’s state primary election.
Windy Boy suspends campaign for eastern Montana's US House seat
State Senator Jonathan Windy Boy, D-Box Elder, is dropping out of the race for Montana’s eastern U.S. House seat.
Prediction market Kalshi sues Montana to prevent gambling enforcement
An increasingly popular online prediction market has filed suit against Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, seeking to stop his office from enforcing state gambling laws against them.
Melissa Romano chosen to lead Montana public employees union
Montana’s largest union has selected its next president: Melissa Romano, a teacher and state lawmaker from Helena.
U.S. Small Business Administration gets local perspective in Helena
A leader with the U.S. Small Business Administration was in Helena this week, to hear what’s on the minds of local business owners.
Montana Attorney General: no negotiations with Helena over immigration policy
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen says his office won’t negotiate with the city of Helena, as they consider whether to adopt a new resolution on immigration enforcement. -
Secretary of State's Office questioned about mailers, billboards, and voter data
A representative from Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen’s office appeared before a legislative committee Thursday.
Finalists already set for 2026 Montana Supreme Court race
There’s one open seat on the Supreme Court in this year’s elections, and only two candidates filed to run. That means Dan Wilson and Amy Eddy will be moving on to the general election in November.
A look at the GOP field for U.S. Senate in Montana
The race for the Republican nomination in Montana’s U.S. Senate race wasn’t expected to get much attention – until everything changed a few minutes before the filing deadline.
Should Public Service Commissioners be elected - or appointed?
In this year’s elections, Montana voters will be choosing two new members of the Public Service Commission. However, some lawmakers want this to be the last time PSC members are elected.
Montana implementing Medicaid work requirements ahead of federal deadline
Montana is preparing to roll out new Medicaid work requirements this summer, six months before the federal deadline
New Medicaid work requirements take effect soon
New rules are set to take effect this summer, tightening the requirements for people of Montana’s Medicaid program to demonstrate they’re still eligible for coverage.
