HELENA – Montana Republicans are meeting in Great Falls for a winter convention this weekend as the GOP prepares for this year’s election battles.
Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele is scheduled to speak Saturday.
Republicans and Montana Democrats alike are eyeing key legislative seats that will determine who controls the Legislature. The Montana Legislature has been very evenly divided in recent years, which has led to acrimonious battles and split control.
U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg is also up for election, and is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at the convention.
The convention also features several strategy session for candidates and party volunteers.