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MT GOP groups pivot to support mail-in ballots
When former President Donald Trump held a rally in Bozeman earlier this month, he alluded to a theme he’s often spoken about: skepticism about absentee ballots.Candidates react after Gianforte declines debate with Busse
For now, it appears the two major-party candidates for Montana governor may not meet in a debate this year.Montana election reform proposals qualify for November ballot
A pair of ballot measures seeking to reshape the state’s election system will go before voters this November, according to the Montana Secretary of State’s Office.Legislative select committee on judiciary will expand the use of subpoenas
As Republicans on a state legislative select committee continue hearings into Montana’s judicial branch, they’ve adopted new rules – including one expanding the committee’s use of subpoenas.Montana abortion measure qualifies for November ballot
A proposed ballot measure that would specifically add abortion rights to the Montana Constitution will go before voters in November, according to Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen’s office.Montana delegates deliver votes at Democratic National Convention
24 Montanans were among more than 4,000 delegates who cast their votes for Vice President Kamala Harris Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.Great Falls man heads to DNC for seventh time
Carl Donovan of Great Falls is serving as Cascade County’s only delegate to the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.Montana Supreme Court overturns 2013 abortion consent law
After a legal challenge that stretched out for over a decade, the Montana Supreme Court has invalidated a state law that would have required parental consent before a minor could get an abortion.Trump takes on Tester, backs Sheehy at Bozeman rally
Thousands of people filled the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in Bozeman on Friday night for a campaign rally with former President Donald Trump.WATCH: Donald Trump campaigns in Montana
Former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee in the 2024 Presidential election, hosted a rally in Bozeman on Friday, August 9, 2024Trump rally energizes Republicans in Montana
“Hugely positive vibes – you can feel the momentum,” Sheehy said. “People are ready to go."Poll: Sheehy has slight lead over Tester in US Senate race
A new poll shows Republican challenger Tim Sheehy with a two-point lead over Democrat Jon Tester in the U.S. Senate race in Montana, although undecided voters could still make the difference. -
Tester campaign unveils list of "Republicans for Tester" in Senate race
As Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester seeks to court ticket-splitting voters, his campaign unveiled a list of “Republicans for Tester” supporting him for reelection.How to request tickets for Trump rally in Montana
Donald Trump, former president of the United States and current Republican presidential candidate, will campaign in Montana next week.Trump will host political rally in Montana next week
Donald Trump, former president of the United States and current Republican presidential candidate, will campaign in Montana next week.Secretary of State agrees to injunction allowing inactive voters' signatures
In a court battle over proposed ballot measures, Montana leaders have agreed not to exclude signatures from “inactive voters” when counting petitions – but that may not be the end of legal wrangling.Several Montana Democratic delegates announce support for Harris
The job of delegate to a political party’s national convention doesn’t always draw a lot of attention – but that changed suddenly for Montana’s Democratic delegates.Behavioral health commission wants lawmakers' input on funding recommendations
A state commission introduced its initial recommendations for investing millions of dollars into Montana’s behavioral health system earlier this year.Spotlight on state Democratic delegates following Biden announcement
The official vote to award the Democratic presidential nomination now depends on thousands of delegates from across the country – including a few dozen from Montana.Millions of dollars continue to pour into Montana U.S. Senate race
Tens of millions of dollars had already poured into Montana’s hotly contested U.S. Senate race even before the June primary election.