A constitutional measure to protect abortion has a spot on Montana’s ballot this fall. Candidates in the U.S. Senate and governor’s races are also highlighting the issue in their campaigns.
Two proposals Montanans will vote on this year would change how the state runs its future elections. Supporters say they’ll combat political polarization and extremism. Opponents say they may muck up our elections.
Tim Sheehy leads Jon Tester in a new Senate race poll. Audio of a racist comment from Sheehy surfaces. Campaign ads feature familiar themes. And, the two leading candidates for governor may soon square off to debate. Campaign Beat is back for the general election!
Butte-Silver Bow’s election head Tuesday told state lawmakers human error led to a miscount in the county’s June primary election. Officials last month completed a full recount and confirmed the outcome of the races.
A district court judge has denied Montana Democrats’ request to remove the Green Party candidate from the U.S. Senate race. Green Party candidate Robert Barb will appear on the November ballot under the court’s order. Barb will face Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, Republican Tim Sheehy and Libertarian Sid Daoud in the race.
The Montana Democratic Party is suing the state to remove a Green Party U.S. Senate candidate from the ballot. Democrats argue the Green Party didn’t follow its own rules in appointing Barb, and that he’s actually a Republican.
Two measures that could change how Montanans elect their government leaders will appear on November’s ballot. The Montana Secretary of State certified the proposals Thursday.
Montanans will vote on abortion access in November. The Secretary of State certified a measure Tuesday evening that would add protections for abortion to the state’s Constitution.
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester was joined by two prominent Montanans for a campaign fundraiser in Missoula on Wednesday. The Democrat is likely to face a razor-thin margin in his race for a fourth term.