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Veteran lawmaker Steve Fitzpatrick seeks reelection in House District 24
A veteran lawmaker is seeking re-election in House District 24. To do so, he’ll have to hold off a challenge from a lifelong Great Falls resident and longtime Great Falls Public School employee.
House Speaker Mike Johnson stumps in Bozeman for Aaron Flint
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson was at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds in Bozeman Tuesday stumping for Western Montana congressional candidate Aaron Flint.
Education, affordability among top concerns for candidates in race for MT HD 20
The race for Montana's House District 20 features a man who made a name for himself on the Great Falls airwaves against an incumbent with a passion for education.
Trevor Funseth and Lela Graham compete for MT House District 21
With Republican Ed Buttrey being termed out of Montana House District 21, it opened the door for new representation in the district.
No surprise, President Trump is campaigning in Montana
Montana's western congressional race between Democrat Sam Forstag and Republican Aaron Flint is too close to call, and that's the kind of race Trump sees as needing his help.
Independent congressional candidate Eisenhauer giving new meaning to house call
Michael Eisenhauer knew the race for Congress wouldn’t be easy without a party affiliation. But he's hoping a unique mobile marketing tool helps spread campaign awareness.
Democrat Brian Miller makes data centers focus of eastern congressional campaign
Data centers have indeed become central to Brian Miller’s campaign, as he’s called for stricter regulations on new construction and accused the industry of not being transparent about its plans.
Republican Rep. Troy Downing says he puts in work to serve eastern district
Rep. Troy Downing says it takes effort to succeed in Congress, and he says he's giving that effort, as he asks voters to give him a second term in Congress.
Political vet Galloway faces newcomer Holland in race for MT Senate District 11
In Senate District 11, a legislative veteran is seeking to return to Helena. His opponent is not new to politics, but is making her first run for public office.
Margaret Mitchell facing Jessica Dyrdahl in race to represent Senate District 10
The race to replace Jeremy Trebas in Senate District 10 features a software engineer battling a single mother who is a veteran.
Republican Aaron Flint touts Montana roots in western House district race
Aaron Flint says he and his family have deep connections to western Montana – connections he says you can still see on a short street on Whitefish’s west side, called Flint Avenue.
Sam Forstag jumps from wildfires to the campaign trail
Sam Forstag compares the routine maintenance needed for his chainsaws with the work that needs to be done in the federal government. -
Senate candidates Alme, Bankhead, Bodnar and Austin debate Montana issues
For the first time this campaign season, the four candidates on the ballot for Montana’s U.S. Senate seat appeared on stage together Sunday morning.
Western House Debate 2026: Flint and Forstag face off in Bozeman
On Thursday, Oct. 8, the Montana Television Network hosted a 30-minute candidate forum in Bozeman, in the race for Montana’s 1st Congressional District.
U.S. Senate: Democrat Alani Bankhead says she can get things done in D.C.
Alani Bankhead says, when she first moved to Montana, what stood out to her was the feeling of community.
Kurt Alme draws on Montana roots in U.S. Senate campaign
The longtime Montana public servant says his experience has prepared him to tackle the state's biggest challenges in Washington.
Kyle Austin touts business experience in bid as Libertarian for U.S. Senate
Kyle Austin is the Libertarian candidate in Montana’s U.S. Senate race. The 43-year-old pharmacy owner and farmer says he’s had a desire to serve in a federal office since he was a teenager.
District judges Eddy, Wilson seek open seat on Montana Supreme Court
Amy Eddy and Dan Wilson are both state district judges in Flathead County. Now, both are trying to convince voters they have the right experience and judicial philosophy to serve on the higher court.
Montana's ballot measure on the initiative process, explained
The state constitution guarantees the people the right to propose ballot initiatives, but the sponsors of CI-133 say, in recent years, the Legislature has been making it harder to exercise that right.
Montana's ballot measure on judicial elections, explained
Whether the public approves or rejects Constitutional Initiative 132 won’t immediately change how Montana elects judges – but it may affect whether the issue stays a big political topic going forward.
