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Elections
Explore news and analysis on Montana elections, past and present. This archive covers election updates, policy changes, and key races shaping the state. It also includes historical reports on Missoula County’s 2020 General Election, including a January 2021 review of ballot signature envelopes that found 4,592 ballots missing this critical chain-of-custody document. The 2020 General Election in Missoula was conducted entirely by mail-in ballots.
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- Missoula Voters to Hear from Candidates in Four-Part Forum Series
- Missoula Republicans Hosting Meet and Greet with City Council Candidates, State Rep Town Hall Tuesday
- Missoula City Council Candidate “Honored” to Receive Endorsement from Exiting Councilor Who Mandated Masks
- Flathead Judge Dan Wilson Enters Montana Supreme Court Race
- How Choteau Officials Used Lawfare to Crush Political Opponent Nathan White
Missoula Voters to Hear from Candidates in Four-Part Forum Series
Forums start next week covering mayoral race and five contested ward elections
Montana Secretary of State Promotes Voter Registration Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Christi Jacobsen encourages Montanans to verify registration status and prepare for 2026 elections
Missoula Mails 47,000 Primary Ballots Amid National Mail-In Voting Debate
Mail-Only Election Comes as Trump Plans Federal Ban
Native American Tribe Sues Chouteau County Over Election System
Tribe claims at-large voting system violates federal law despite Native Americans comprising one-third of county’s voters
Montana Cuts Deceased Voter Removal Time from Years to Days, Earns National Recognition
‘Death of a Loved One’ program cuts processing time dramatically, earns NASED recognition
ACLU Montana Weaponizes Race in Latest Challenge to New Voter Registration Law
Third voting law challenge in six years prompts questions about “disproportionate” effect on Native Americans, litigation strategy and true motivations
Montana Abortion Amendment Faces Serious Court Challenge Before July Deadline
Montana’s “abortion rights” constitutional amendment could be thrown out not because of what it says, but because of what voters never got to see.
Montana’s Foreign Money ‘Ban’ Wouldn’t Have Stopped $3 Million in 2024 Abortion Amendment Funding
Watchdogs say the state’s election finance reform falls short of its promise to keep foreign influence out of ballot campaigns
Missoula County Mails Out 75,000 Ballots for School and Special District Elections
Residents encouraged to plan early ballot returns for May 6th mail-only election
East Missoula Fire District’s Levy Proposal Clarified Amid Initial Confusion
Community to vote on a proposed $300,000 levy for the East Missoula Rural Fire District in the upcoming Special District Election.
Montana Seeks Federal Help to Clean Voter Rolls and Verify Eligibility
With support from the Trump administration, Montana plans deeper checks on voter eligibility
Flathead Judge Dan Wilson Enters Montana Supreme Court Race
Conservative jurist seeks to succeed retiring Justice Beth Baker
How Choteau Officials Used Lawfare to Crush Political Opponent Nathan White
The mayor, city bureaucrats, and Teton County deputies joined forces to dismantle a local reformer’s campaign—and exile him from public life.
Elections Move Forward as Missoula County Fills Uncontested Races
With multiple special district elections canceled due to unopposed candidates, Missoula County moves forward with select races set for the May 6 ballot
New Montana Law Lifts Veil on Judicial Candidates’ Political Leanings
The new law aims to enhance transparency in judicial elections by allowing party contributions, aligning with recent Supreme Court rulings on political speech.
Secretary Jacobsen Leads Coalition Urging DHS to Fortify Voter Verification Systems
Proposed Reforms to Federal Database Aim to Streamline Citizenship Checks, Reduce Costs, and Close Election Security Gaps
Secretary Jacobsen and Montana Legislators Emphasize Voting Rights for U.S. Citizens Only
SB 185, a constitutional amendment making its way through the Montana Senate, would require that only U.S. citizens be allowed to vote.
Journalism Is Not A Popularity Contest
Facing criticism and opposition, Travis Mateer highlights the importance of independent journalism in uncovering the truth about homelessness in Missoula.