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New law requires Montana counties to tally votes throughout the night
With Election Day coming up on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, county election officials across Montana are gearing up for their work in counting the ballots
Lawsuit aims to reopen Montana Legislature's bill draft documents to public
A lawsuit filed this week is seeking to challenge a new policy at the Montana Legislature that restricts who can access certain documents about proposed bills.
No, Jon Tester did not vote to let men compete against girls in sports
This assertion is essentially identical to ones that we have fact-checked in U.S. Senate races in Ohio and Nevada. In both cases, we rated the claim False.
How do news anchors wind up in political TV ads?
As political advertisements surge, it's become more common to see candidates' ads include clips of news anchors and broadcasts, which has generated some confusion for voters.
Daines says he won't run for Senate Republican leader
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines says, regardless of how well Republicans do in their bid to take back control of the Senate, he won’t be running for party leader.
Tester exaggerates Sheehy’s stance on public lands
Has Sheehy, a retired U.S. Navy SEAL who also runs an aerial firefighting company, backed transferring public lands to wealthy buyers?
Montana voters feel 'ad fatigue' as spending tops $250M in Senate race
In your mailbox, online, on your phone and on TV – it’s been hard for Montanans to avoid political ads this year.
Montana sheriffs dispute Tester ad touting law enforcement funding
It’s a full-page ad from U.S. Sen. Jon Tester's campaign that appeared in several newspapers across the state this week.
Indigenous-led efforts taking more personalized approach to meet Montana voters
Election Day is quickly approaching but voting may not be so accessible for people in smaller rural communities.
Election will shape outlook for Montana Legislature's 2025 session
We may be less than two weeks away from Election Day in Montana, but we’re also just over two months away from the start of the Montana Legislature’s 2025 session.
Ballot box video in Glacier County stirs controversy
Wednesday afternoon, news broke across the country, a video of a person appearing to tug at a ballot box in Glacier County, Montana.
Panel recommends suspension for Knudsen in professional conduct complaint
A state panel is recommending that Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen be suspended from practicing law for 90 days, arguing that he did violate the ethical code for lawyers. -
Montana's race for U.S. Senate
The Montana Television Network takes a look at the candidates running for the U.S. Senate this year in the Treasure State.
US Senate Candidate: Jon Tester
MTN caught up with Tester in Butte to discuss key issues and his time representing the Treasure State.
US Senate Candidate: Sid Daoud
In recent Montana elections, third parties – especially the Libertarians – have often faced accusations that they’ll serve as spoilers. Sid Daoud sees that description as unfair.
US Senate Candidate: Tim Sheehy
MTN caught up with Tester in Butte to discuss key issues and his time representing the Treasure State.
Governor Candidate: Ryan Busse
MTN caught up with Gianforte in Helena and asked where he stands on certain key issues and discussed his time in the Governor’s Office.
Governor Candidate: Kaiser Leib
Kaiser Leib says the reason he decided to run for Montana governor as a Libertarian candidate is simple – no one else was doing it.
Governor Candidate: Greg Gianforte
MTN caught up with Gianforte in Helena and asked where he stands on certain key issues and discussed his time in the Governor’s Office.
The Race for Governor
The Montana Television Network takes a closer look at the candidates running for Governor in 2024 in Big Sky Country.
Election Specials: Busse/Gianforte and Sheehy/Tester
With just two weeks until the election, MTN invites you to take a closer look at two of Montana's most high-profile political races.
Sheehy ad targets Tester over money from lobbyists
In the video above, Jonathan Ambarian reports on lobbyist cash in Montana's U.S. Senate race between Tim Sheehy and Jon Tester.
New report adds fresh scrutiny to Sheehy gunshot-wound story
A new report has raised additional questions about the origins of a gunshot wound that Tim Sheehy said he received during a 2012 firefight in Afghanistan.
How outside spending is shaping Montana Supreme Court races
Political observers say there’s been a trend toward more interest – and more spending – in races for seats on the Montana Supreme Court, and that’s continuing this year. -
Eastern House district: Downing vs. Driscoll
Chances are you’ve been seeing a lot of political advertising in the race for Montana’s U.S. Senate seat – and if you live in the western congressional district, likely also for the U.S. House seat.
Recap: Montana's Western Congressional candidate forum
Incumbent Republican Ryan Zinke and Democrat Monica Tranel are on the ballot for Montana's Western Congressional seat and met for a forum in Helena on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024.
Libertarian candidate Dennis Hayes talks about Congressional campaign
It’s easy to recognize Hayes – and tell what issue he’s most concerned about – when you see him on the road.
Candidate Profiles: Eric Hinebauch and Don Ryan
With mail ballots set to go out October 11, we continue our look at the candidates in local races, this time featuring the battle for Cascade County Commission.
Knudsen testifies in hearing on professional conduct complaint
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen defended his handling of a long-running legal dispute between the state Legislature and the judicial branch Wednesday.
HD 25 Candidate Profiles: Steve Gist and James Rickley
Tim McGonigal talks with the two candidates for Montana House District 25 - Steve Gist and James Rickley.
