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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

Texas tests party fault lines as US midterms begin

Texas tests party fault lines as US midterms begin

A bruising Texas Republican primary is advancing to a runoff vote, laying bare the struggle for control of US President Donald Trump's party as the 2026 midterms began Tuesday, while Democrats sparred over their own direction. Voters in the Lone Star State are choosing their US Senate candidates

WATCH: Gov. Ferguson signaling income tax bill may be dead for session

(The Center Square) – Nine days remain in the 2026 legislative session in Olympia, and the proposed income tax has yet to reach the House floor and reports circulating late Tuesday suggest it may not reach the floor this session. There are media reports that Gov. Bob Ferguson has told supporters

Zinke out, other candidates in: Key takeaways from this week's western district shakeup

Zinke out, other candidates in: Key takeaways from this week's western district shakeup

Montana’s political landscape was thrown into upheaval Monday as Republican U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke said roughly 48 hours before the state’s filing deadline that he will not seek reelection. The unexpected announcement completely reset the dynamics in race for Montana’s western congressional district, with three Republicans

Lawmakers consider SNAP, other amendments to 2026 farm bill

(The Center Square) – Lawmakers on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee debated dozens of amendments to the long-overdue 2026 farm bill during the Tuesday night markup. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 is a more than 800-page package authorizing various nutrition, rural development, farm support,

Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen joins crowded Republican congressional primary

Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen filed to run for U.S. Congress Tuesday at the state Capitol, joining a crowded Republican primary that has shaped up in the hours since U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke announced his retirement. Zinke unexpectedly announced on Monday that he would not seek a

Texas primaries launch midterm battle with Trump agenda at stake

Texas primaries launch midterm battle with Trump agenda at stake

The US primary season launches on Tuesday, setting the stage for midterm elections that could reshape Washington's balance of power -- and determine the trajectory of President Donald Trump's remaining time in office. Some of the nation's largest states -- from Texas to North Carolina, Georgia