Democrats competing in Montana’s western district congressional race met for a debate in Butte Tuesday. They discussed money in politics, data centers and access to health care, among other topics. While the candidates found some distinction between their views, they agree on most issues.
Learn about the key bills, big debates, party politics and what’s next for Montana’s laws from the journalists who were there. Watch the recording of our live legislative recap.
Montana Democrats gathered in Helena over the weekend to rally ahead of the 2026 election. Party leaders focused their message on rebuilding support for Democrats and unifying around their candidates.
U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme, Montana’s top federal law enforcement officer, resigned from office Wednesday, the same day he launched a surprise campaign for U.S. Senate.
Montana U.S. Sen. Steve Daines is retiring and withdrawing his reelection bid. Daines, Montana’s senior senator dropped out just moments before the deadline to join or withdraw from a race. He anointed the state’s U.S. Attorney to take his place in the election.
The U.S. Secretary of the Interior met with mining executives and local government officials at the site of the largest Superfund complex in the world to discuss how to revitalize Montana’s former mining hub.
Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen is the third Republican in 24 hours to enter Montana's western district U.S. House race after Rep. Ryan Zinke announced he would retirement at the end of his term next January.
Montana’s congressional delegates are united in their support for the war in Iran. Sen. Daines and Rep. Zinke also say they’ll vote against a war powers resolution that would limit Trump from taking additional unilateral action in the region.
Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke announced Monday he’s retiring from office at the end of his term in January. His exit opens the door for new candidates to run.
A recent poll has good news for Montana Sen. Steve Daines' re-election chances. A longtime Democratic legislator enters the eastern district Congressional race. A new nonpartisan political group forms to elect "principled candidates." And past and present Montana politicians have opposing takes on the State of the Union