The Kalispell City Council appointed Sam Nunnally and Kari Gabriel back to the seats they vacated last month due to election administration errors.
The Flathead County Elections Office this fall accidentally sent out ballots to voters based on old ward districts. A district court judge ruled the election for Nunnally and Gabriel’s seats needed to be redone as a result.
Both members were appointed back to their seats until the election is redone.
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Helena city officials Monday solidified policies for limiting interactions with federal law enforcement. Citing the unrest in Minneapolis, some residents say they aren’t strong enough.
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A massive plumbing failure at Montana's state prison revealed serious faults in the facility’s infrastructure. Despite recent state investments, putting money into prison projects can be a hard sell.
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Montana’s congressional delegates are vocal supporters of President Donald Trump. However, they’ve been quieter on Trump’s push to take Greenland.
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Gov. Gianforte and Attorney General Austin Knudsen are working to raise public awareness during Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and enable state officials to prevent the “heinous crime.”
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Midterm elections typically don't attract much attention, but 2026 may be different. With three of Montana's four seats in Congress on the ballot, nearly a dozen challengers have thrown their hat in the ring. Republican incumbents are favored in all three races, with the western district race seen as the most competitive.
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A ballot proposal to limit campaign spending in Montana is blocked from advancing. The state’s high court Tuesday ruled it doesn’t pass legal muster.