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Freelance writer Alex Sakariassen has spent the past decade writing long-form narrative stories that spotlight the people, the politics and the wilds of Montana. A North Dakota native, Sakariassen splits his time between Missoula’s ski slopes and the quiet trout waters of the Rocky Mountain Front.
Montana Democrats are optimistic about their electoral chances in 2020, but were warned by one former U.S. Senator to “modulate” their policy proposals in rural areas or risk defeat.
Former North Dakota senator warns Democrats that if they want to beat Trump and the Republicans in 2020, then they have to change how they speak to rural America.
Helena Mayor Wilmot Collins and Missoula Rep. Kimberly Dudik pitch party faithful a little less than a month before the 2020 primary election.
Stapleton calls on Montana counties to transition to new elections software by January. County elections officials warn “too aggressive” plan could put Montana elections at risk.