Bullock Calls Primary Win A ‘Vote of Confidence’
Governor says opponent does not have Montana’s interests at heart
By Tristan Scott
When voters elected Steve Bullock as the 24th governor of Montana in 2012, it proved that the state’s affinity for the Democratic Party was still alive— the Treasure State’s first governor was a Democrat and so were 15 of the state’s 24 governors since statehood.
Gianforte Says He’ll Bring Business Perspective, Leadership to Statehouse
Republican candidate sticking to message of high-wage job growth
By Tristan Scott
Millionaire entrepreneur Greg Gianforte’s meteoric rise in the tech industry and his platform promoting high-wage job growth in Montana have helped him craft a core message that appeals to Republicans across the state.
Moderates Notch Small Gains in Primary Victories
Primary results do little to reshape makeup of 2017 Legislature
By Tristan Scott
Although conservative Republicans in the Flathead Valley held serve against their moderate opponents in the June 7 primary, the moderate bloc made small gains across the state, and the governing majority of so-called “business-minded” Republicans will likely retain a similar balance of power that’s emerged in the previous two sessions.
Holmquist Takes GOP Vote for Commission Race
Incumbent county commissioner wins over Republican challenger
By Molly Priddy
For many candidates this year, the primary races were a formality needed to get to the main stage of the general elections in November, largely because many candidates did not face a primary opponent.
But for Flathead County Commissioner Pam Holmquist, a primary victory over Republican challenger Tim Harmon means there is still an opportunity to finish her first six-year term with the promise of another.