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Under new chairman, Montana Republican Party fundraising off to a slow start

In the eight months since Art Wittich was made chair of the Montana Republican Party, which has dominated state politics in every cycle since 2020, fundraising figures are down, even trailing Democratic hauls. But, Wittich said, it’s all part of building the new GOP, which he hopes to make

A sprint to the 2026 primaries: Here are 5 early storylines from Montana's election season

Montana’s 2026 election season officially kicked off Tuesday when the two-week window opened for candidates to file for office. Candidates made the trip to the Capitol to take photos in front of the secretary of state’s office and submit their paperwork. It’s a celebratory occasion as

Early candidate filings signal heated primaries coming for the Montana Legislature

The long hallway leading to the Montana Secretary of State’s Office became the stage for campaign photo opportunities Tuesday as political candidates, many flanked by family members and supporters, arrived at the Capitol to register to run for the Legislature. Nearly a dozen people joined Democratic candidate Kathleen Williams

More than 140 candidates file for political office as Montana's election season kicks off

Icy roads and sideways snow didn’t keep a slew of political hopefuls from traveling to the Montana State Capitol on Tuesday to declare their campaigns for public office this year. Registering as a candidate at the state Capitol is a ceremonious occasion that marks the official kickoff of election

Butte organization steps up to save Dillon’s one-woman public benefits office in need

One month before it was expected to run out of money and close its doors, a lifeline in Beaverhead County for low income residents struggling to access public assistance programs has found a way to stay open. The Beaverhead Resource Assistance Center in Dillon is the only place in the

State lawyers ask Montana judge to dismiss lawsuit against sex-ed notification laws

State attorneys said in court on Thursday that advocacy groups are on a “wild goose chase” to find examples of students, parents or educators who have been harmed by two laws affecting how sexual education and gender identity can be taught in Montana public schools. Lawyers for the ACLU of

Tester rips Democrats, signals support for UM president as best bet to challenge Daines

Tester rips Democrats, signals support for UM president as best bet to challenge Daines

In the race to unseat Republican Sen. Steve Daines, the last Montana Democrat to win a statewide election has signaled the most compelling candidate may not come from within his own party. Rather, former U.S. Sen. Jon Tester’s faith is with a political novice with no existing party