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Republican factions vie for legislative control
Reporters Mara Silvers, Eric Dietrich and Alex Sakariassen join John S. Adams to talk about the politics of Montana’s Republican primaries.
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What Montana’s governor’s race means for reproductive health
Legislative Republicans have long tried to restrict abortion access. If a Republican takes the governor’s seat, they’re likely to get their wish.
Flanked from the right
In Sidney, fence-builder Brandon Ler challenges bridge-building lawmaker Joel Krautter.
Which way is right?
In the Flathead’s HD 11, incumbent firebrand Derek Skees faces Dee Kirk-Boon.
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Republican candidate for governor Greg Gianforte on the MT Lowdown
If elected, Gianforte says, his immediate COVID recovery plans would include a broad lowering of taxes, a housecleaning of leadership at many state agencies, and a “top-to-bottom regulatory review across all state agencies.”
Purity versus pragmatism
Of the roughly dozen legislative primaries pitting Solutions Caucus lawmakers against right-flanking challengers in 2020, none provides a starker example of the electoral consequences of Medicaid expansion than the showdown over an open seat in Senate District 44.
For Solutions Caucus, the proof is in the primaries
GOP leaders promised a reckoning for Republican lawmakers who found middle ground with Democrats in 2019. Will voters make them pay?
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Dark money group found in violation of campaign law
The complaint regards an ad encouraging viewers to tell gubernatorial candidate Tim Fox to “keep standing with President Trump to protect Montana families.”
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The MTFP election guide — updated for the June 2 primary
Fundraising numbers, candidates on the issues and every campaign Facebook page we could find — plus info on voting during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Montana OKs mail-in ballot initiative signatures
Previously, voters had to take their signed ballot petition to a notary public for verification.
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Republican U.S. House candidate Matt Rosendale on the MT Lowdown
“I’ve shown that I can get conservative results while being fiscally responsible and a good steward of the taxpayers’ dollars, and I’d like to do the same thing in Congress.”
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Unpacking the polling on Bullock vs. Daines
MTN News journalist Mike Dennison and MSU researcher David Parker explore pandemic effects on voter preference.
Poll: Bullock leads Daines in Senate race
Bullock led Daines among women voters 52% to 29%.
Race for governor heats up as primary opponents face off in virtual debates
The candidates’ differences emerged not so much in identifying the challenges facing Montanans, but in determining how best to address them.
Court denies marijuana group’s request for electronic ballot signature collection
Judge Larson’s ruling said New Approach would be better served by seeking assistance from the governor.
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