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Montana lawmakers adopt revenue estimates, prepare for changes
Montana lawmakers have confirmed the state’s estimated revenue numbers for the coming years, setting the stage for the budget negotiations in the 2023 legislative session.
Montana's U.S. senators taking on new roles and big votes
The last month has been busy for Montana’s two U.S. senators -- Republican Steve Daines and Democrat Jon Tester.
Possible recount for Cascade County Clerk & Recorder race
Elections staff and county commissioners counted all outstanding provisional ballots, military ballots, and ballots that had issues with signatures.
Four races still too close to call in Montana
Four elections results remain too close to call in the state of Montana: two candidate races, and two legislative measures.
Gustafson reflects on Montana Supreme Court race
Newly re-elected Supreme Court Justice Ingrid Gustafson of Billings said Wednesday it's the hardest race she's ever run.
Gianforte gives first look at state budget proposal
Governor Greg Gianforte says his priority for Montana’s next budget is to use the state’s huge surplus wisely.
First openly trans and non-binary candidates elected to MT Legislature
Missoula voters elected the first openly transgender and non-binary candidates to the Montana Legislature this week.
Tranel gives concession speech in US House District 1 race
Delivering a tearful speech on the University of Montana campus, Democrat Monica Tranel conceded the U.S. House District 1 race to Republican Ryan Zinke.
Zinke wins US House race; Tranel concedes loss
Just over 24 hours after the close of polls on Election Night, the campaign for Republican candidate Ryan Zinke declared victory in the race for Montana’s western congressional district.
Election Results: Cascade County
Here are the latest election results from across Montana as of noon on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. R
Zinke and Tranel awaiting word on Western District Congressional race
We are still waiting for a winner in Montana's Western District Congressional race between Republican Ryan Zinke and Democrat Monica Tranel.
Brown concedes to Gustafson in Montana Supreme Court race
Montana Supreme Court Justice Ingrid Gustafson was leading challenger James Brown in votes Wednesday morning -
Montana voters approve electronic data privacy ballot measure
Montanans appear to have passed a ballot measure that will make state and local governments obtain a warrant in order to access private electronic data and communications.
Rosendale wins U.S. House race for eastern Montana
Rosendale, the incumbent of Montana's current sole seat in the house, will now represent the state's 2nd Congressional District.
Tranel watching US House Western District results in Missoula
Democrat Monica Tranel has run a long ground campaign against Republican Ryan Zinke, hosting events in every county of the Western District.
Zinke watching US House Western District results in Whitefish
Republican congressional nominee Ryan Zinke has been holding his election night watch party at Casey’s in Whitefish.
Update: Yellowstone County to start reporting ballots by midnight
Yellowstone County is historically among the first large Montana counties to report election results. No results have been reported two hours after the polls close.
Montana Election Results
Here is the current tally for Montana statewide races from the Secretary of State's office; results are unofficial until certified.
Election Day in Montana (video)
Tuesday, November 8, 2022 - election day in Montana, with scores of candidates and issues on the ballots across the state.
Hoven reflects on time in the Montana Legislature
After three terms in the Montana house and two in the Senate, Republican businessman Brian Hoven’s legislative service is coming to an end.
Montana voter turnout on track to be lower than recent elections
With just over one day left before the polls close in this year’s general election, almost 300,000 people across the state have already voted.
Lawsuit against MT law re: marriage and sex factored into insurance rates
A lawsuit filed Wednesday challenged the constitutionality of a 2021 law, which allowed insurance companies in Montana to factor sex and marital status into risk calculations.
Candidate Profiles: House District 26 (video)
The two candidates for Montana House District 26 are George Nikolakakos and Kari Rosenleaf. The general election is on Tuesday, November 8.
Candidate Profiles: House District 25 (video)
The two candidates for Montana House District 25 are Steve Gist and Jasmine Krotkov. The general election is on Tuesday, November 8. -
Montana politicians discuss possible makeup of the 2023 Legislature
MTN News reporters Jonathon Ambarian and Ashley Nerbovig talked with several politicians about the possible makeup of the 2023 Montana Legislature.
Candidate Profiles: House District 24 (video)
The two candidates for Montana House District 24 are Barbara Bessette and Steven Galloway. The general election is on Tuesday, November 8.
Governor hosts discussion about public lands
Governor Greg Gianforte hosted a conference in Missoula to discuss public lands ahead of the 2023 Montana legislative session
Governor rolls out education priorities ahead of legislative session
Governor Greg Gianforte visited Great Falls High School on Tuesday, November 1, 20220 to share his plans for the next legislative session.
Candidate Profiles: House District 23 (video)
The two candidates for Montana House District 23 Scot Kerns and Melissa Smith. The general election is on Tuesday, November 8.
Montana congressional races still seeing significant spending
Montana’s congressional candidates have turned in one more campaign finance update before Election Day, laying out fundraising and spending over a three-week period in October.
