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Ken Bogner, Republican candidate for Montana's eastern U.S. House seat
Ken Bogner, the Montana Senate president pro tempore, represents Miles City in the Legislature, but wants to take the issues he’s championed in Montana to Congress.Elsie Arntzen, Republican candidate for Montana's eastern U.S. House seat
Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen believes voters in the eastern district are looking for a candidate who's conservative not only on fiscal issues, but cultural ones as well.Kyle Austin, Republican candidate for Montana's eastern U.S. House seat
Pharm406 owner Kyle Austin says, if elected, he’ll operate differently than current U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale.Troy Downing, Republican candidate for Montana's eastern U.S. House seat
State Auditor Troy Downing says he's had a record in business, in the military and in his current office that make him the strongest Republican candidate in Montana's eastern U.S. House race.Joel Krautter, Republican candidate for Montana's eastern U.S. House seat
In a crowded field of eight Republican candidates for Montana's eastern U.S. House district, Billings attorney Joel Krautter has one big difference: He won't vote for former president Trump.Stacy Zinn, Republican candidate for Montana's eastern U.S. House seat
Stacy Zinn says she has spent her career tackling cartels and terrorists, and she’s playing on that experience as she tries to set herself apart from a crowded field of Republican candidates.Ric Holden, Republican candidate for Montana's eastern U.S. House seat
Republican Ric Holden says his campaign for Montana’s eastern district U.S. House seat has been focused on getting his message out to voters face to face, and he's been on the road consistently.Denny Rehberg, Republican candidate for Montana's eastern U.S. House seat
Denny Rehberg, no stranger to Montana politics, is touting his experience serving the state in Congress as what sets him apart from a crowded field of Republicans.John Driscoll, Democratic candidate for Montana's eastern U.S. House seat
It's been 30 years since John Driscoll served in the Legislature and the Public Service Commission, but he says he again felt a responsibility to get involved as a Democratic candidate for U.S. House.Kevin Hamm, Democratic candidate for Montana's eastern U.S. House seat
Democrat Kevin Hamm says he knows he has a different style than many of the other candidates, but he believes that authenticity will be an advantage with voters.12 candidates vying for U.S. House seat in Montana's eastern district
With Republican U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale not seeking another term, eight Republicans and four Democrats are running for the seat he is leaving open.Montana legislative committee investigating judiciary hosts first meeting
On Monday, Republican state lawmakers met for a committee meeting, discussing their concerns about the role of Montana’s judicial branch – while Democratic legislators refused to participate. -
Federal judge blocks Montana law on changing voter registrations
A federal judge has blocked Montana from enforcing one section of a 2023 law that established requirements for voters changing their registration.Montana counties training election judges ahead of June primary
Montana’s primary election is coming up June 4. That means county election officials across Montana are working to make sure they have the election judges they need to staff polling places this year.Montana U.S. House candidates make fundraising push ahead of primary
With primary ballots set to go out to Montana voters starting May 10, fundraising is heating up in the state’s races for U.S. House.Advocates begin campaign to get abortion amendment on Montana ballot
Advocates say they’re a week into the process of gathering signatures to try to qualify a proposed ballot initiative that would specifically add abortion rights to Montana’s constitution.Montana U.S. Senate race on pace to challenge fundraising records
With more than six months still to go before Montana votes select a U.S. senator, the closely watched race is shaping up to challenge records for campaign spending.Daines and Tester split on vote regarding federal joint employer rule
On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution that would repeal a federal rule that expands which businesses have to be involved with certain labor negotiations.Endorsements come in for Montana eastern district GOP primary
With nine names on the Republican ballot for Montana’s eastern district U.S. House race, candidates are working to stand out from the crowd – including by showcasing some of their endorsements.Montana abortion measure moves closer to signature gathering
For weeks, a proposed ballot measure that would specifically add abortion rights to Montana’s constitution has been caught up in court actions and legal disputes.