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2026 Elections
Democrat Sam Forstag claims victory over Flint in Western House flip
It’s been more than 30 years since Montanans elected a Democrat to the U.S. House of Representatives.
What we know about Tuesday’s election results
The latest in the U.S. Senate race, Western House race and more.
2026 ELECTION COVERAGE
Republican Kurt Alme wins race for U.S. Senate seat
On a night of big U.S. Senate upsets nationwide, Alme keeps Montana Senate seat in Republican hands.
Amy Eddy defeats Dan Wilson for Montana Supreme Court seat
Eddy’s victory extends a run of wins for women in contested Supreme Court elections since 2016.
Troy Downing wins reelection to Montana’s Eastern U.S. House District
The Republican incumbent is headed back to Washington, D.C., for his second term.
Grizzly bear deaths in GYE climb to modern record high for third straight year
Grizzlies killed for harming livestock and bears that died from accidental causes like vehicle strikes contributed to the record. Illegal killings and natural deaths spiked as well.
As Montana’s rifle season opens, wolf harvest climbs
The number of wolves being killed is increasing as Montana’s general rifle season gets underway. Officials say it’s because most wolf hunters are opportunistic.
‘Harm Me Not’: Cooke City’s timeless poetic portal
Inside a Yellowstone gateway town’s colorful, artistic, outlaw past through centuries-old words etched into a lodgepole signpost.
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Voters approve three ballot initiatives
Constitutional Initiatives 132 and 133 and Initiative 194 pass by large margins.
Benefis to close clinic in Great Falls, end behavioral health services
The health system, which opened a $16 million healthy aging center a month ago, cited financial challenges in its decision.
EDITORS’ PICKS
In eastern Montana, Bridger Pipeline carries both promise and risk
With ranching a gamble and Keystone canceled, many landowners see proposed tar sands pipeline as a safe bet.
How Montana’s federal campaigns are funded
Montana donors lead personal contributions, but PACs and congressional campaign committees are key contributors.
Charges filed in Cascade County over forged voter signatures
The suspect, who runs a firm called Sun Belt Strategies, remains at large.
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Accreditor puts Little Big Horn College on notice for leadership, governance issues
A national organization has issued its most serious sanction against the tribal college in Crow Agency, sparking changes.
Live updates from Montana’s 2026 election
From polling places to election night parties, our reporters share the latest developments as Montana’s votes are counted.
Confusion remains over ballot requirement after secretary of state’s guidance
Voting rights advocates criticize state advisory that warned of ‘historically high’ ballot rejection rates.
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