Montana Politics

Yesterday

Thousands of local election ballots rejected over Montana’s new year-of-birth requirement The Montana Free Press21:56 7-Nov-25

In the last 7 days

'Anti-dark money' ballot initiative group sues Montana Attorney General over recent ruling Helena Independent Record, Montana13:45 6-Nov-25

Who counts as conservative? Montana GOP puts candidates through purity test ahead of 2026 Montana Standard13:10 6-Nov-25

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin makes unannounced visit to Butte Billings Gazette, Montana23:49 5-Nov-25

Montana State Prison water back to 'normal use,' Corrections Department says Helena Independent Record, Montana01:13 5-Nov-25

Listen: Unhinged voicemail exposes left-wing candidate's death threats against GOP senator Fox News04:20 4-Nov-25

There’s still time to register and vote in Tuesday’s local elections The Montana Free Press18:53 3-Nov-25

It’s not just soybeans. China also stopped importing U.S. coal amid Trump’s trade war Fortune22:34 1-Nov-25

In the last month

One day before 77K Montanans lose snap, federal judge says Trump admin must pay Montana Standard20:14 31-Oct-25

Montana National Guard ends mission supporting state prison water restoration Helena Independent Record, Montana18:26 31-Oct-25

Montana doctors, nurses sue contractor, cite 'profit over care' in recovery program Billings Gazette, Montana17:11 31-Oct-25

Montana AG to Newsmax: Blue State snap Lawsuit 'Idiocy' NewsMax17:25 30-Oct-25

As election day nears, ballot rejection rates remain high in Montana's largest counties Helena Independent Record, Montana17:20 30-Oct-25

The Montana Plan To Kill Citizens United The Lever07:23 30-Oct-25

Montana Public Service Commission elects Jeff Welborn as new president Billings Gazette, Montana14:13 29-Oct-25

Montana renters could foot the bill for a property tax blunder, legislators warn Billings Gazette, Montana13:21 29-Oct-25

“New polling illuminates how the Supreme Court got Citizens United wrong and shows bipartisan momentum for… Election Law (Weblog)19:23 28-Oct-25

Rep. Zinke to Newsmax: Union Call to End Shutdown May 'Make a Difference' NewsMax14:52 28-Oct-25

'Montana is open for business': Gianforte promotes tech, commodities in Korea, Japan Billings Gazette, Montana12:15 28-Oct-25

Trump's plan to increase foreign beef imports upsets Montana cattle ranchers Montana Standard11:57 28-Oct-25

Water service restored to Montana State Prison buildings, but much work remains, doc says Billings Gazette, Montana22:19 27-Oct-25

Will the Democratic Party Keep Learning the Wrong Lessons? The Nation10:07 27-Oct-25

Crash site reveals Montana helicopter wreck involving Darren Bailey's family St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri11:50 25-Oct-25

Governor candidate Darren Bailey's son, daughter-in-law, 2 grandchildren killed in Montana helicopter crash WBEZ Chicago19:07 23-Oct-25

Democratic candidates emphasize ranch roots and military experience in Montana’s western House primary The Montana Free Press16:50 23-Oct-25

Four family members of GOP Illinois gubernatorial candidate die in Montana helicopter crash Just The News15:56 23-Oct-25

4 Members of Illinois Gov. Candidate Darren Bailey's Family, Including 2 Grandchildren, Killed in Helicopter Crash People15:28 23-Oct-25

Darren Bailey's Son, Daughter-in-Law, Grandkids Killed in Montana Helicopter Crash WTTW15:12 23-Oct-25

4 Family Members Of Illinois Governor Candidate Killed In Montana Helicopter Crash HuffPost (US)14:55 23-Oct-25

Darren Bailey's son, daughter-in-law, 2 grandchildren killed in Montana helicopter crash Chicago Sun-Times12:32 23-Oct-25

4 family members of Darren bailey killed in Montana helicopter crash ABC7 / WLS-TV10:21 23-Oct-25

Food assistance on the chopping block for Montanans next month if shutdown persists Montana Standard21:15 22-Oct-25

What Happened at the Polebridge, Montana No Kings Demonstration? Esquire18:49 21-Oct-25

Inside the emergency response to Montana State Prison’s water system failure Montana Standard13:10 20-Oct-25

Montana's political career in jeopardy after SARS granted sequestration order over his estate Eyewitness News09:51 18-Oct-25

Montana Democratic Party taps former Tester staffer as vice chair The Montana Free Press23:48 17-Oct-25

Republican governors discuss their plans for ‘Unleashing American Energy’ Wyoming Public Media22:02 17-Oct-25

Montana Court Dismisses Youth-led Lawsuit Challenging Trump Executive Orders Boosting Fossil Fuels InsideClimate News00:37 17-Oct-25

This MAGA Senator Is Being Called “Foolish” For Trying To Blame Democrats For This $1 Billion Funding Cut, Only To Be… BuzzFeed20:24 16-Oct-25

MAGA Senator Was Just Stunned Into Silence On Air After Learning The Trump Admin Sold Out His State BuzzFeed19:49 16-Oct-25

Watch the Helena mayoral debate hosted by the Montana Free Press Helena Independent Record, Montana16:57 16-Oct-25

Montanan in the U.S. Supreme Court: Warrantless home entry by police up for debate Helena Independent Record, Montana13:11 16-Oct-25

Judge dismisses young climate activists’ lawsuit challenging Trump on fossil fuels Santa Fe New Mexican01:08 16-Oct-25

3 leaks identified in state prison's water system, Montana doc says Billings Gazette, Montana21:44 15-Oct-25

Maga Senator Refuted on Claim Shutdown Caused Trump to Cancel $1 Billion Energy Project 2paragraphs21:41 15-Oct-25

Judge Tosses Youth Climate Suit Against Trump Energy Orders (1) Bloomberg Law21:29 15-Oct-25

Judge Tosses Youth Climate Lawsuit Against Trump Energy Orders Bloomberg Law20:42 15-Oct-25

Judge dismisses young climate activists´ lawsuit challenging Trump on fossil fuels MailOnline19:43 15-Oct-25

Case v. Montana Oral Argument C-Span (Video)13:00 15-Oct-25

U.S. rejects Navajo company's bid to buy 167 million tons of coal on public lands KJZZ17:55 14-Oct-25

Thoughts on Case v. Montana and the Standards for the Emergency Aid Exception Reason21:47 13-Oct-25

Montana Free Press to host forum for Helena’s mayoral candidates The Montana Free Press21:27 13-Oct-25

Montana accuses SARS of unlawful tactics in R55 million tax dispute IOL18:55 13-Oct-25

Montana slams SARS over 'insane' R55 million tax debt claim Eyewitness News14:25 13-Oct-25

Amid federal push for more coal, BLM rejects sole bid in Montana sale Billings Gazette, Montana22:21 10-Oct-25

PSC approves rate increase for 89,000 Montana-Dakota Utilities natural gas customers Billings Gazette, Montana22:11 10-Oct-25

Governor meets to talk drug rehab programs in Big Timber Billings Gazette, Montana20:19 10-Oct-25

‘Destabilizing:’ Medicaid can no longer be accepted at Planned Parenthood clinics Billings Gazette, Montana14:11 10-Oct-25

Group launches effort to defend voter-led lawmaking in Montana Billings Gazette, Montana13:40 10-Oct-25

Eva Lighthiser: Montana teen reflects on suing the state — and now Trump — over climate Billings Gazette, Montana13:12 10-Oct-25

Trump’s major coal sales flop in Wyoming and Montana WyoFile22:41 8-Oct-25

Senate passes resolution to open up Montana for coal leasing, now headed to Trump's desk Montana Standard21:40 8-Oct-25

Trump administration cancels hydrogen project slated for St. Regis in western Montana Helena Independent Record, Montana21:00 8-Oct-25

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Montana is considered a red state, meaning that it tends to vote for Republican candidates in national and state elections. However, it has also shown some independent streaks and willingness to support Democrats or third-party candidates in certain races. Montana also has a history of populist and progressive movements that have influenced its politics and policies. Montana is represented by two U.S. Senators and two U.S. Representatives in the federal government. Both Senators are Republicans: Steve Daines and John Tester. Of the two Representatives, one is a Republican, Matt Rosendale, and one is a Democrat, Ryan Zinke. Montana also has a Republican governor, Greg Gianforte, who was elected in 2020. The state legislature is also controlled by Republicans, who have majorities in both chambers.

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