Montana races are close, while voters are dissatisfied with current leaders.

By DARRELL EHRLICK | Editor-in-Chief

"It was particularly interesting to me how frustrated people seem to be with the status quo. Congressional approval is the lowest since I’ve been involved. And they’re always unpopular but this is very unpopular, especially for our delegation." – Political scientist Hope Gentry, who leads the Mountain State Poll at Montana State University-Billings.

Mountain State Poll shows close races for federal offices

by Micah Drew

Montana’s two most talked about federal races — for the U.S. Senate and western U.S. House seat — are still competitive, based on a poll conducted by Montana State University-Billings in October. The school has conducted the Mountain State Poll since 1989 as part of its Media, Public Opinion and Polling class, offering a long-running look […]

Question about your voter registration? Head to your elections office

by Keila Szpaller

County election officials are stressing that Montanans need to show up in person to make changes to their voter registration after a postcard from the Montana Secretary of State’s Office caused some confusion. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, and Montanans who need to register to vote or change their registration should head to their […]

Where are the tightest races for US House control right now? Here’s the rundown.

by Jennifer Shutt

WASHINGTON — Communities throughout the country have been inundated with television ads and outside spending as politicians try to spur voter turnout in the most competitive U.S. House races in Tuesday’s midterm elections. The focus on a short list of campaigns highlights how much power voters in a small number of congressional districts have to determine […]

Cheaper manufactured homes could be having a moment, if only states can catch up

Judge denies attempt by Trump’s DOJ to exclude 20,000 California ballots from vote count

Trump calls for Peltola to be criminally charged, removed from Alaska’s U.S. Senate race

Trump cancels weekend Kansas rally 5 days ahead of election

North Dakota families can face debt collections if they can’t afford school lunch

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In a blizzard of lawsuits, Trump’s DOJ battles across the US over midterm elections

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