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Bullock, Daines prepare for epic Senate battle – by aiming for the center
Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines and his Democratic challenger, Gov. Steve Bullock, are arming up for Montana’s most expensive, high-profile battle of 2020. But both men also are aiming for the political middle, where close elections are often won or lost in Montana.In gov race, Gianforte outpaces Cooney almost 4-to-1 on campaign money
As the 2020 general-election race for Montana governor gets under way, Republican candidate Greg Gianforte's campaign has accumulated almost four times the money of his Democratic competitor, Mike Cooney – but that total includes $1.5 million of Gianforte’s own money.Advocates turn in signatures to qualify MT ballot measures
The deadline has arrived for groups trying to collect signatures to put ballot initiatives before Montana voters this year.MT DPHHS proposes permanent ban on flavored vaping products
Montana public health leaders announced Tuesday they will propose a permanent rule change to stop the sale of flavored vaping products in the state.Eric Feaver departs after 36 years atop state’s largest labor union
Bullock admin preparing new program for pandemic-hit businesses
The Bullock administration hopes to unveil another program next week to aid Montana businesses harmed by the Covid-19 pandemic, partnering with banks to defer payments on businesses’ commercial loans.Montana lawmakers discuss options for remote work
Montana state lawmakers are looking at options for doing some legislative work remotely, if COVID-19 impacts an upcoming legislative session.Ad Watch: Gianforte takes after Cooney in gov race
In battle over GOP legislative seats, six incumbents lose Tuesday
In the ongoing battle between conservatives and moderates within the Montana Republican Party, six GOP incumbents lost legislative primary races Tuesday – and conservatives claimed they came out in top.Primary sets intriguing general-election stage in MT, for major offices
Montana’s 2020 primary election, with a record turnout, has set the stage for a full slate of significant statewide general election contests, from U.S. Senate to governor to Supreme Court – and the campaigning is already well under way.Montana's 2020 Primary Election Results
Rosendale emerges as GOP candidate for Montana's U.S. House seat
Rosendale’s challenge is to win over the chunk of the Republican electorate that may have voted for Corey Stapleton or the four other candidates. -
Gianforte and Cooney will face off in November in governor's race
The seat is open because Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock is barred by term limits from running for a third consecutive term.Bullock, Daines win Montana's U.S. Senate primaries
Rosendale and Williams will square off for Montana's U.S. House seat
The seat is open because incumbent Greg Gianforte is running for governor.Montana's Primary Election Results
Primary election preview: Montana's U.S. House race
Record turnout in MT’s all-mail primary election
Montana’s all-mail primary election, which concludes Tuesday, has already smashed the previous record for votes in a state primary, surpassing the old mark by nearly 50,000 votes.Montana legislative committee drops objection to landfill limits on radioactive waste
After getting a month’s worth of constituents’ phone calls, Montana’s legislators decided not to interfere with a rule that would limit the amount of radiation allowed in state landfills.MT insurance firm funding PAC promoting Nicol in auditor’s race
A Montana insurance company has reported giving another $121,000 to a political-action committee promoting the state auditor candidacy of Republican Nelly Nicol, who works for the company.