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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.
Montana's election reform ballot measures explained
This year, Montana voters will consider whether to approve a pair of ballot measures that would make the biggest changes in decades to how the state elects its leaders.
Fort Peck satellite voting lawsuit enters settlement negotiations
Voters on the Fort Peck reservation continue the fight for their voting rights, asking for two satellite voting offices to be established closer to the reservation.
HD 23 Candidate Profiles: Hopkins, Leatherbarrow, Tilleman
In the video above, Tim McGonigal talks with the three candidates for Montana House District 23 - Sandor Hopkins, Kevin Leatherbarrow, and Eric Tilleman
Montana's abortion ballot measure explained
Two years after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in the Dobbs decision, voters in ten states will be considering ballot measures on abortion this fall – including Montana.
HD 22 Candidate Profiles: George Nikolakakos and Ronald Paulick
Tim McGonigal talks with the two candidates for Montana House District 22 - George Nikolakakos and Ronald Paulick.
Truth Be Told: Sheehy ad attacks Tester over immigration vote
MTN is continuing our “Truth Be Told” series, taking a closer look at some of the claims you may have seen in the flurry of political advertising around Montana’s U.S. Senate race.
HD 21 Candidate Profiles: Ed Buttrey and Lela Graham
Tim McGonigal talks with the two candidates for Montana House District 21 - Ed Buttrey and Lela Graham. -
Truth Be Told: Tester ad criticizes Sheehy's abortion position
This is the first major election since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and abortion rights have been a major campaign issue for Democratic candidates across the country this year.
HD 20 Candidate Profiles: Rina Fontana-Moore and Melissa Nikolakakos
Tim McGonigal talks with the two candidates for Montana House District 20 - Rina Fontana-Moore and Melissa Nikolakakos
HD 19 Candidate Profiles: Hannah Trebas and Jane Weber
Tim McGonigal talks with the two candidates for Montana House District 19 - Hannah Trebas and Jane Weber.
Fact-checking the debate between Tim Sheehy and Jon Tester
The Montana Senate race is one of a half-dozen tight contests across the country in which Democrats are defending seats they need to keep their one-seat majority.
Sheehy and Tester debate as election draws closer
Montana’s hotly-contested U.S. Senate race was in the spotlight Monday, as Jon Tester and Tim Sheehy met for a debate in Missoula.
Some Fort Peck Tribal members say poll locations are too far from reservation
Fort Peck Tribal members are planning to file a law suit against two northeastern Montana counties because of how far away voting polls are from the reservation.
