It’s Election Day, and to help you navigate those ballots and perform your civic duty by diving headfirst into that great river of Democracy, or in this case merely dip a toe into one of its tributaries, the Flathead Beacon has compiled previews of municipal elections in Kalispell, Whitefish and Columbia Falls.

Visit the Flathead County Election Department for information on voting precincts and municipal elections throughout the Flathead Valley, and check back here for live, up-to-the-minute results after 8 p.m. tonight.

Three Council Candidates Vie for Kalispell Ward 3 Seat

As development heats up, pivotal decisions for city council on the horizon

Kalispell features only one contested race for the city council this year in the city’s largest ward.

Whitefish Council Candidates Square Off for Open Seats

Housing, water quality take center stage in Whitefish city elections

Candidates for Whitefish City Council say a scarcity of affordable housing, the erosion of city-county government relations, a need to foster responsible economic growth, and the deteriorating water quality in Whitefish Lake are among the city’s most pressing issues.

Council Candidates Look to Keep Momentum Going in Columbia Falls

Five people are running for three seats in the upcoming municipal election

All five candidates running for city council are echoing excitement for the community, reflecting the progress of a town that has struggled with high unemployment and few candidates in years past.