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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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- How Choteau Officials Used Lawfare to Crush Political Opponent Nathan White
- Unrestricted Voting Threatens Montanans Liberty
- Missoula County Mails Out 75,000 Ballots for School and Special District Elections
- Montana Seeks Federal Help to Clean Voter Rolls and Verify Eligibility
- Montana Democrats Disenfranchise Rural Voters
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.
The Elephant In The Room
Darin Gaub, a delegate from Montana, shares his first-hand experience at the 2024 Republican National Convention. He shares photos from the convention floor and delves into the convention’s highs and lows, the grassroots energy, and the challenges of confronting the entrenched establishment.
Duplicitous Republicans Reframe Platform
Montanans for Life Chair Robin Sertell criticizes the Republican Party’s new 2024 platform, accusing them of abandoning core pro-life principles and engaging in duplicitous rhetoric. Sertell calls for a return to unwavering support for the sanctity of life from conception.
Montana’s Electoral Battleground: What to Expect in 2024
Explore the 2024 electoral landscape of Montana, a key battleground state with 4 electoral votes. Dive into an analysis of past elections, demographic shifts, and predictions for the upcoming presidential race.
Missoula Community to Host Election Education Event at Crosspoint Church
MISSOULA, Mont. (May 11, 2024) — Crosspoint Church will host an election education event on May 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 7500 Mullan Road. The event aims to inform the community about the importance of participating in the upcoming primary and general elections. Candidates from various races will be present to engage with…
Did Kalispell Public Schools Board and Employees Violate Montana Code of Ethics?
This op-ed was originally published at Casey Whalen’s Substack. A recent exposé of emails and text messages show that the upcoming May 2nd Kalispell Public School Board Trustee election has been corrupted by possible violations of the Montana Code of Ethics for public employees. The communications show school district officials and the teachers union President…
What is the Problem with the GOP?
The once Grand Old Party has a major self-inflicted wound. As an institution, it is failing its constituency miserably. A recent Monmouth University poll demonstrates that 61% of the GOP’s Republican voters do not believe the 2020 Presidential election was a valid, fraud-free election. Yet the Republican Party political machine keeps insisting that election was…
Montana Citizenship Voting Bill Leaves More Questions Than Answers
House Bill 402 is a bill that attempts to bring Montana’s voting system into line with Montana’s Constitution, and in particular with Article IV, Section II, which requires that electors be U.S. citizens. The bill states that “[…] verification of a person’s citizenship is fundamental to fulfilling this Constitutional requirement” and intends to do so…
Missoula Republican Chair Calls Police on Another Member
Missoula County Republican Central Committee Chair, Vondene Kopetski, called the police on yet another Republican during Tuesday night’s monthly Central Committee meeting. In 2021, Kopetski called the police on another individual at a committee meeting, a new member, claiming to police that the person had committed elder abuse because of a difference of opinion. Kopetski’s…