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Following Montana’s June 2 primary election, analysis reveals key political shifts. Reporters highlight five takeaways, including the notable Republican hand-off strategy, which proved effective. Candidates endorsed by their Republican predecessors demonstrated the power of strategic endorsements in retaining GOP influence. REPUBLICAN HAND-OFF STRATEGY PROVES EFFECTIVE Republican-preferred candidates secured primary victories,

Helena local Jack Evans fondly recalls attending Hawthorne Elementary in the late 1990s, where he formed lasting friendships. The school, located in Westside Mansion District, has been a cornerstone for many families like Jack’s. “Neighborhood schools are the bedrock of successful communities,” Evans emphasized at a school board meeting, stressing

Get an insider’s look into what’s happening in and around the halls of power with expert reporting, analysis and insight from the editors and reporters of Montana Free Press. Sign up to get the free Capitolized newsletter delivered to your inbox every Thursday. June 04, 2026 Montana’s June 2 congressional

The Montana Republican Party’s long-standing internal divisions shaped a hotly contested primary election, with both centrist and far-right factions claiming victories, as reported by The Associated Press. The state’s political scene has been dominated by these splits, drawing significant attention and heavy campaign spending on each side. With limited competition

This article was last updated at 1:15 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3. Aaron Flint and Sam Forstag found themselves leading in their respective primaries early Wednesday morning. The Associated Press declared Flint, a conservative radio show host, the winner of the Republican primary at 8:49 p.m., with him securing 50%

Amidst a flurry of campaign mailers and digital ads, Rep. Curtis Cochran, a St. Regis Republican, found humor in his neighbors’ reactions to the misleading portrayal. The image used by School Freedom Fund, a D.C.-based super PAC, was not him but a motivational speaker from San Diego. This incident highlights

Approximately 800 people braved the 85-degree heat and rain in Missoula to watch New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorse Sam Forstag, one of four Democrats in Montana’s Western Congressional District primary. Forstag competes against Ryan Busse, Russell Cleveland, and Matt Rains for a spot on the November ballot. Ocasio-Cortez, a

As the primary election nears, a major spender in the Democratic U.S. Senate race is a PAC originally set to back Tim Sheehy in 2024, now spending $700,000 on ads targeting two Democratic candidates. This reflects a significant investment in shaping the Democratic field as funding remains low. More Jobs,