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Who's running: Candidates file for Butte-Silver Bow county-wide races

Candidate filing for Butte-Silver Bow county-level offices closed Wednesday with four contested races on the ballot for voters to decide. This isn’t a heavy local election year in Butte-Silver Bow like it is in some Montana counties that have county-wide races this year for sheriff,

Nepal awaits results in key post-uprising polls

Nepal awaits results in key post-uprising polls

Nepal voted on Thursday for a new parliament in a high-stakes showdown between an entrenched old guard and a powerful youth movement, six months after deadly anti-corruption protests toppled the government. Key figures contesting for power include the Marxist former prime minister seeking a return to office, a

Missoula County election judge training begins for upcoming elections

Missoula County election judge training begins for upcoming elections

MISSOULA, Mont. – Missoula County is gearing up for a busy election season, with community volunteers starting their training to become election judges. These individuals are essential to ensuring elections run smoothly. Bradley Seaman, Missoula County Elections Administrator, highlighted the success of their recruitment efforts. "We started recruitment and training

Ex-guerrillas battle low support in Colombia election

Ex-guerrillas battle low support in Colombia election

Colombia's bid to bring former guerrillas into the political fold faces a major test at Sunday's legislative elections, as ex-FARC fighters struggle to win over voters. Sandra Ramirez, 63, smiles and cuts a friendly figure as she dances, waves flags, and gives speeches canvassing for

Bodnar positions himself against 'party bosses' in campaign kickoff for Montana Senate seat

Former University of Montana president Seth Bodnar strode into the Capitol on Wednesday to file as an independent for the U.S. Senate, making official one of the worst-kept secrets in state politics so far this election cycle. "The primary difference between me and my opponent is that

Deadline day: Democratic candidate field gathers at courthouse for final filing

The election table is set and Gallatin County candidates are hungry for November. Newcomer Democratic candidates joined incumbents at the Gallatin County Courthouse on Wednesday for the final filing day, blending fresh ambition with familiar contenders who are intent on continuing to represent their constituents. “I literally just (filed) for

The War Powers Resolution is not a blank check for war | Reilly Neill

The conflict raging in Iran is a war of choice. At the end of the Vietnam war, Congress passed the War Powers Resolution of 1973 to allow presidents to respond to genuine emergencies. The law allows limited military action when American forces face imminent danger. It does not authorize preventive