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Democratic and Republican appetite for ticket splitting in Montana elections is low, poll indicates

Democratic and Republican appetite for ticket splitting in Montana elections is low, poll indicates

Montanans often tout being independent-minded, and have historically elected statewide and federal candidates of both major political parties in the same general election. But a new Montana Free Press-Eagleton poll indicates voters’ appetite for ticket splitting is continuing to wane. Roughly two-thirds of respondents said they have

Federal judges temporarily block Alabama redistricting map

(The Center Square) - A panel of federal district court judges temporarily blocked Alabama's plan to enact its 2023 congressional map for upcoming elections. The Alabama legislature moved to implement its 2023 congressional map after the U.S. Supreme Court weakened section two of the Voting Rights Act, a

Analysts: Redistricting to cost taxpayers, while slowly shifting election outcomes

Altered maps cost Alabama taxpayers $4.45 million for special election. Other states still considering redistricting

Missoula voters urged to check mail ballots before June 2 primary

MISSOULA, Montana — Missoula County election office said voters using mail ballots should review them carefully before the June 2 primary as Memorial Day weekend approached. The office said voters should not wait until election day to address problems with a ballot or voter registration. They also said people using mail

Poll finds Jacobsen, Busse most favorable in Montana’s Western District primaries

Poll finds Jacobsen, Busse most favorable in Montana’s Western District primaries

In Montana’s Western District Democratic primary, Ryan Busse leads in favorability and familiarity, with Christi Jacobsen ahead among Republican candidates, according to a new Montana Free Press-Eagleton poll of registered voters. Busse, a former Democratic candidate for governor, and Jacobsen, Montana’s secretary of state, were both on

The ‘warrior ethos’ promises victory — history says it leads to defeat

The ‘warrior ethos’ promises victory — history says it leads to defeat

At Marine Corps Base Quantico in September 2025, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promised assembled generals “maximum lethality” and no “stupid rules of engagement.” Under his leadership, the newly rebranded Department of War would “untie the hands of our warfighters to intimidate, demoralize, hunt, and kill.” Troops would be held to

Laurel mayor resigns citing health concerns while facing possible recall

Embattled Laurel Mayor David Waggoner has submitted his resignation as the leader of the city, effective at the end of the day Friday. The news of Waggoner’s resignation came just before the city council meeting on Tuesday and just two days before the deadline of a recall petition effort