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Mailer mayhem: Super PAC spending surges in Montana’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate

A liberal PAC formed less than three weeks ago has poured nearly $600,000 into the Democratic primary race for Montana's open U.S. Senate race, stoking conspiracies about influence in the final weeks before the June election. Progressive Vet PAC registered with the Federal Election Commission on

Nearing ballot threshold, cash-flush Senate candidate Seth Bodnar vows 'new direction'

Needing 13,327 total signatures, independent Montana U.S. Senate candidate Seth Bodnar is betting he can get his name on the ballot by the end of May. Bodnar nears candidate qualification with help from nearly $1.4 million in first-quarter contributions — more than all his competitors combined, according

Kurt Alme emphasizes Montana roots, conservative cred in early weeks on campaign trail

If there’s one thing the presumed Republican nominee for Montana’s open U.S. Senate seat wants voters to know about his candidacy, it’s that his roots in this state run deep. The 59-year-old can tick through the mascots of the football teams he faced as

Montana Democrats charge ahead in U.S. Senate race scattered with surprises, conspiracy

BILLINGS — When a barrage of postcards slamming Reilly Neill started hitting voter mailboxes last week, the frontrunner in the Democratic primary for Montana’s U.S. Senate seat laughed. Plastered onto the mailer is a photo of Neill holding a “Kamala” sign from the former vice president’s White House

At Billings forum, Montana Democrats reject idea that U.S. Senate seat is a longshot

All but one of the five Democrats running for Montana’s open U.S. Senate seat burnished their progressive bona fides on Thursday in front of a rowdy crowd in open rebellion to the prevailing narrative that the party’s chances to win the statewide race are slim. The roster

One finalist for president heads to University of Montana

One finalist for the University of Montana president job is headed to campus soon as part of the search for the Missoula flagship’s new leader, according to the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education. In his most recent message about filling the job, Commissioner Clayton Christian said the

Ten candidates advance in University of Montana president search

Out of more than 60 candidates for University of Montana president, 10 are advancing for further consideration, according to the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education. In January, then UM President Seth Bodnar announced he was stepping down to consider a different role in public service. He subsequently announced