Montana political news
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2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
2014
- Montana judicial elections summary, 2014 Nov 18, 2014
- 2014 supreme court election results: Democratic gain in North Carolina, incumbents dominate nationally Nov 05, 2014
- JP Election Brief: Top judicial races for election day Oct 30, 2014
- State Legislative Tracker: Montana representative now running for U.S. Senate Aug 25, 2014
- JP Election Brief: Pricey retention campaigns in Tennessee and Florida candidates in the news Aug 07, 2014
- With initiative signature deadline in Montana, Medicaid expansion and cable tax cut initiatives out Jun 20, 2014
- 2014 elections review: Recapping state legislative primaries in six more states Jun 04, 2014
- Former Secretary of State Brad Johnson wins Republican primary for Public Service Commission seat Jun 04, 2014
- 2014 elections preview: State legislative primaries in six more states Jun 02, 2014
- Judge Shea appointed to Montana Supreme Court May 06, 2014
- The Tuesday Count: Illinois 2014 ballot - Double the measures, double the fun Apr 15, 2014
- JP Election Brief: Who's qualified? Courts, candidates and special interest groups all want a say Apr 03, 2014
- The Tuesday Count: Montana Supreme Court boots top-two primary referral from ballot Apr 01, 2014
- JP Election Brief: Controversy around judicial election laws Mar 20, 2014
- Legislative Lowdown: Identifying competitive Montana elections in 2014 Mar 17, 2014
- Montana filing deadline: 2 state executive positions up for election Mar 11, 2014
- The Tuesday Count: Michigan measure to expand initiative and referendum approved for circulation Feb 11, 2014
- The Tuesday Count: First marijuana measure is certified for 2014 ballot Jan 28, 2014
2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Exorcisms, open government and the NFL Jan 23, 2014
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 12/18/2013 Dec 18, 2013
- The Tuesday Count: Guns, GMOs likely to appear on 2014 ballots Nov 27, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Cameras in the court Sep 12, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Healthcare and hearts Sep 05, 2013
- Montana state senator files to run for federal office Sep 01, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Medical woes across the nation Aug 29, 2013
- More Democrats decline running for Montana's open Senate seat Aug 15, 2013
- Montana state senator pleads not guilty to DUI and obstructing an officer Jul 31, 2013
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 7/24/2013 Jul 24, 2013
- The Tuesday Count: Nonpartisan coalition seeks to reform Illinois redistricting laws Jul 23, 2013
- Former Montana Governor will not run for U.S. Senate in 2014 Jul 15, 2013
- Ballot Law Update: Supreme Court delivers rulings on several high profile ballot measures Jun 26, 2013
- Montana legislators fail to override vetoes Jun 14, 2013
- The Tuesday Count: Certified Texas 2013 measures and failed 2014 referendums Jun 04, 2013
- Groups spend $6.1 million to influence Montana lawmakers May 29, 2013
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 5/29/2013 May 29, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: From gun laws to school searches May 23, 2013
- Montana Governor vetoes three anti-bison bills May 14, 2013
- The Tuesday Count: Genetically modified food, marijuana and Croatian golf courses Apr 30, 2013
- The Tuesday Count: Voters decide how to vote, Arkansas certifications, and referendums Apr 23, 2013
- Baucus will not seek re-election in 2014 Apr 23, 2013
- The Tuesday Count: Renaming positions, prohibiting taxes and dissolving the office of the lieutenant governor Apr 16, 2013
- The Tuesday Count: Certification found in Michigan and Montana moves to pass record number of referrals Apr 09, 2013
- Montana Senate passes bill that would tighten term limits Mar 29, 2013
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 3/20/2013 Mar 20, 2013
- Montana bill looks to raise taxes on highest income earners Mar 15, 2013
- Montana representative looks to give corporations voting rights Feb 28, 2013
- House committee hears four bills to fix medical marijuana laws in Montana Feb 14, 2013
- Montana State Representative introduces corporal punishment bill Jan 31, 2013
- Senate committee bill looks to reduce the size of Montana's Legislature Jan 16, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Artificial insemination, murders and wolf hunting Jan 03, 2013
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 1/2/2013 Jan 02, 2013
2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Review Articles: Montana State Executive Officials Dec 13, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Review Articles: Montana Congressional Seats Dec 05, 2012
- The Executive Summary: Term limits and reading the fine print Nov 29, 2012
- Ballot Law Update: Legislators in several Midwestern states look to make it harder to place measures on ballots Nov 28, 2012
- Montana election recap, 2012 Nov 15, 2012
- JP Election Brief: Highlights of the 2012 judicial elections Nov 15, 2012
- JP Election Brief: 2012 State Supreme Court Results Nov 07, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Montana State Legislature Nov 02, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Montana State Executive Officials Nov 02, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Montana Congressional Seats Nov 02, 2012
- JP Election Brief: Costly campaigns and a 12-way race Nov 01, 2012
- Medical marijuana on the ballot in Montana Oct 31, 2012
- Ballot Law Update: Last minute complaints filed and a look at a little of what to expect in 2013 Oct 25, 2012
- JP Election Brief: Campaign ads and voter education Oct 25, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 Regional Ballot Measure Breakdown Series: Northwest region Oct 19, 2012
- 2012 State Supreme Court Elections Oct 19, 2012
- JP Election Brief: The Supreme Court Special Oct 18, 2012
- Late registration beings for Montana's 2012 general election Oct 16, 2012
- JP Election Brief: Race mix-ups and a pledge of peace Oct 11, 2012
- Montana Republicans lead in generic legislative matchup Oct 01, 2012
- JP Election Brief: Money and controversies Sep 27, 2012
- Lethal injection procedure violates Montana constitution, judge rules Sep 19, 2012
- Montana argues that limits to campaign contributions do not hinder candidates Sep 16, 2012
- JP Election Brief: Election preview for all thirty-six states Sep 06, 2012
- Montana Governor declares a statewide emergency Sep 01, 2012
- National Association of Basketball Coaches files brief on behalf of affirmative action Aug 25, 2012
- Iowa joins 13 other states in urging Supreme Court to uphold affirmative action Aug 17, 2012
- Montana Supreme Court rules on I-166 Aug 16, 2012
- Two important election cases decided Aug 15, 2012
- Ballot Law Update: High number of ballot measure lawsuits filed as July draws to a close Jul 25, 2012
- Ninth Circuit postpones 2013 judicial conference over cost concerns, 2012 in Maui still scheduled Jul 19, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Citizen initiatives monopolize ballot measure developments across the country Jul 17, 2012
- 2012 competitiveness in Montana state legislative elections Jul 15, 2012
- Montana Supreme Court rules obesity could be considered an impairment and protected against discrimination Jul 09, 2012
- Ballot Law Update: California sees increase in initiative related litigation Jun 27, 2012
- SCOTUS issues ruling overturning AZ immigration law and affirming Citizens United for MT state officials Jun 26, 2012
- Montana Supreme Court ruling reversed by SCOTUS Jun 25, 2012
- Signatures beginning to roll in across Montana as initiative drive deadline arrives Jun 22, 2012
- JP Election Brief: Coast to coast coverage Jun 21, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Gargantuan rise in proposals leaves a hefty ballot measure total Jun 19, 2012
- JP Election Brief: Primary results and voting lawsuits Jun 14, 2012
- Montana Supreme Court takes steps to increase access to justice system Jun 11, 2012
- 2012 elections review:Four incumbents defeated in Montana primaries Jun 06, 2012
- Election aftermath: Two state executive races in Montana still too close to call Jun 06, 2012
- Making sense of the June 5, 2012 elections Jun 04, 2012
- 2012 elections preview: Montana voters to select winners in congressional, legislative primaries Jun 04, 2012
- Election preview: No primary challengers for Montana's incumbent state executives Jun 04, 2012
- Montana Secretary of State reminds voters of ballot deadline Jun 01, 2012
- JP Election Brief: All about appellate courts May 24, 2012
- Ninth Circuit annual judicial conference in Hawaii draws questions from U.S. Senators over cost May 22, 2012
- Three vie for open seat on the Montana Public Service Commission May 16, 2012
- Jacqueline Nguyen confirmed to Ninth Circuit May 08, 2012
- Chief Justice McGrath to appoint one of five applicants to new water court position May 06, 2012
- JP Election Brief: Candidates filing in Michigan, Kentucky, Washington and more! May 03, 2012
- Cascade County has first contested district race in decade May 01, 2012
- Ballot Law Update: Changes proposed to California I&R Apr 25, 2012
- Montana lawmaker pushes for the use of drone aircraft in Montana Apr 16, 2012
- JP Election Brief: May primaries and alleged campaign violations Apr 12, 2012
- Montana Chief Federal Judge under investigation after email scandal Apr 10, 2012
- Menahan running unopposed for 1st Judicial District Mar 31, 2012
- Breakdown: An early look at lawsuits targeting 2012 ballot measures Mar 30, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Two states add on to the count; health care issue reaches national stage Mar 27, 2012
- JP Election Brief: Heading south with news from Louisiana, Alabama, Florida and Texas Mar 15, 2012
- Election preview: No challengers for Montana's incumbent state executive officials Mar 13, 2012
- Montana State Representative files for U.S. House seat Mar 01, 2012
- Montana judge rules on limiting campaign donations Feb 29, 2012
- Attorney who sued judge to run for judge's position Feb 10, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Marriage, marijuana fight for the political center stage Feb 07, 2012
- Ballot Law Update: Year begins with slew of court actions Jan 26, 2012
- Christensen becomes 17th federal judge in Montana's history Jan 24, 2012
- Judge McKinnon runs for Supreme Court Jan 24, 2012
- Montana candidate filing opens for 2012 election cycle Jan 16, 2012
2011
- Tribal law judges reunite Montana tribe Dec 20, 2011
- Montana man challenges 2011 medical marijuana law Dec 16, 2011
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 12/7/2011 Dec 07, 2011
- Former Montana representative announces 2012 candidacy for state senate Dec 01, 2011
- Supreme Weekly: Election fever - Races in Mississippi, Montana, Washington and West Virginia Nov 17, 2011
- Montana GOP gubernatorial candidate names running mate Nov 16, 2011
- Dinosaur dispute case sent to settlement talks Nov 06, 2011
- Montana Governor makes an offer to downstream states Nov 01, 2011
- Group challenges law requiring disclosure of campaign spending Oct 21, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: Election dates change in the west, campaign money racks up in the east Oct 11, 2011
- Supreme court upholds ruling in assault case Oct 10, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: Texas feels the heat, medical marijuana takes on Montana Oct 04, 2011
- Medical marijuana will be placed before voters in 2012 Oct 04, 2011
- Menahan to run for district judge position in 2012 Sep 27, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: 2011 elections near, final ballot wording cleared Sep 20, 2011
- Montana Representative announces 2012 run for State Auditor Sep 16, 2011
- Wildlife advocates fight to protect rocky mountain wolves Sep 12, 2011
- Supreme Court denies appeal in 2002 shooting case Sep 09, 2011
- Local Missoulian measure seeks to challenge Citizens United case Aug 24, 2011
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 8/17/2011 Aug 17, 2011
- State appeals judge's ruling on medical marijuana restrictions Aug 10, 2011
- Montana personhood initiative set in motion for signature collection Aug 09, 2011
- Montana gun control advocates seek to block guns rights lawsuit Aug 01, 2011
- Great Falls man pleads not guilty in homicide Jul 22, 2011
- Montana Governor frustrated with progress of Yellowstone oil spill cleanup Jul 15, 2011
- Mclaughlin hired as court administrator Jul 13, 2011
- Montana redistricting commission's first meeting set Jul 01, 2011
- Supreme Weekly: Budgets and pensions hit the courts Jun 16, 2011
- Counting the Montana state legislative committees Jun 15, 2011
- Indian Country sovereignty increased by supreme court ruling Jun 07, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: 2012 pushes forward, while activity continues to brew for 2011 May 24, 2011
- Supreme Weekly: Recent rulings and a state judge goes federal May 19, 2011
- Justice Herman to oversee animal cruelty case May 17, 2011
- Montana medical marijuana veto referendum filed in response to legislation May 13, 2011
- Supreme Weekly: Comparing votes from the 2010 election May 12, 2011
- Obama appoints six to district court, one to appellate court May 05, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: April pushes out three more measures in its last days May 03, 2011
- Montana's 2012 newly certified ballot measure echoes 2010 Alaska proposal May 02, 2011
- Judge orders psychological evaluation May 02, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: five state measures move forward to ballots for 2012 Apr 26, 2011
- Ballot Law Update: Court decisions shape initiative and referendum Apr 25, 2011
- Same-Sex Partnership Dismissed by Montana Judge Apr 22, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: measures certified, approved and repealed Apr 19, 2011
- When Montana's Governor vetoes a bill, it leaves a mark Apr 15, 2011
- Montana Governor vetoes repeal of 2004 medical marijuana measure Apr 14, 2011
- DUI judge charged with DUI Apr 08, 2011
- Montana bill allowing new open-pit mining sites endorsed by the House of Representatives Apr 01, 2011
- Worker awarded workman's compensation for bear mauling Mar 28, 2011
- Montana Senate approves measure to hold legislative session annually Mar 09, 2011
- Montana negotiates $43 million settlement with Libby asbestos victims Mar 08, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: changes loom as legislators vote on proposed measures Mar 01, 2011
- More introduces bill to make Montana's judicial elections partisan Feb 20, 2011
- Bill would make Montana's judicial elections partisan Feb 19, 2011
- Governors in the news: This ain't a job for the thin skinned Feb 08, 2011
- 2011 bill filing deadlines: New Hampshire has latest date Feb 04, 2011
- Nelson to retire from Montana Supreme Court Feb 02, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: February begins with nearly double the number of proposed citizen initiatives Feb 01, 2011
- Montana Senator tries to increase signature requirements Jan 29, 2011
- Supreme Weekly: Looking at the 2010 state Supreme Court elections Jan 13, 2011
- Montana lawmakers may push back referendum deadlines Jan 10, 2011
- Montana Legislature considering change to ballot measure introduction deadline Jan 10, 2011
- Baker becomes Supreme Court Justice Jan 08, 2011
2010
- States to begin legislative sessions in 2011 Dec 29, 2010
- U.S. District Judge Molloy seeks senior status in 2011 Dec 23, 2010
- Judge Harkin retires from Missoula court after 30 years Dec 17, 2010
- Montana politicians begin filing for 2012 gubernatorial campaign Dec 14, 2010
- Dan Boucher appointed to Montana's 12th District Court Nov 27, 2010
- Montana maintains party leadership Nov 19, 2010
- Montana GOP takes State House Nov 05, 2010
- Myths and realities of Constitutional Conventions discussed in Washington D.C. Oct 22, 2010
- Two measures survive last minute legal challenges Oct 08, 2010
- Ballotpedia's Regional Breakdown: Northwest ballot measures Sep 30, 2010
- New polling data predicts Republicans to gain 623 state legislative seats in election Sep 29, 2010
- New adult drug court in Montana Sep 24, 2010
- Schweitzer says marijuana law is far off track Sep 22, 2010
- Another Montana initiative sees legal action for removal Sep 01, 2010
- Montana Supreme Court allows ballot initiative to remain on ballot Aug 19, 2010
- In Montana House, term limits affect more Republicans than Democrats Aug 10, 2010
- In Montana Senate, term limits affect more Republicans than Democrats Aug 10, 2010
- Phillips County judge resigns Jul 29, 2010
- Three initiatives certified for the 2010 ballot in Montana (Updated) Jul 20, 2010
- Montana counties turn in initiative signatures to Secretary of State Jul 19, 2010
- Democratic majorities in state senates at greater risk than Republican majorities, analyst says Jul 16, 2010
- Federal government pays Montana counties for non-taxable land Jul 13, 2010
- Questions surround Montana hunting initiative Jul 12, 2010
- Fraud being claimed in Montana's I-161 initiative Jun 25, 2010
- Time down to zero as Montana initiative petition deadline arrives Jun 18, 2010
- Montana Secretary of State already tallying up signature count for initiatives Jun 18, 2010
- Montana "Right to Life" initiative already turning in signatures day before deadline Jun 17, 2010
- Montana marijuana initiative gets approved for circulation Jun 14, 2010
- Unofficial primary election results: Montana Jun 09, 2010
- Montana alcohol initiative stops efforts Jun 08, 2010
- Montana's I-161 initiative draws allegations Jun 04, 2010
- Montana no stranger to hunting ballot measures May 25, 2010
- Candidates line up for new Helena judgeship May 21, 2010
- Ten initiatives approved for circulation in Montana May 13, 2010
- Voters in Michigan, 6 other states, weigh in on local ballot measures May 4 May 04, 2010
- Kirscher appointed to Ninth District Bankruptcy Appellate Panel Apr 25, 2010
- Montana's C-105 opposed by teachers Apr 23, 2010
- Montana Supreme Court makes dockets available online Apr 09, 2010
- New judge ordered for murder trial Apr 06, 2010
- Initiative process under scrutiny in Montana Mar 22, 2010
- Oitzinger seeks Justice of the Peace position Mar 19, 2010
- Eight candidates seek 13th District Court position Mar 06, 2010
- Many initiatives filed in Montana, but few make it to the ballot Mar 04, 2010
- Kelleher and Erekson join race for 13th District Mar 02, 2010
- Judge Swandal running for position on Montana Supreme Court Feb 23, 2010
- Leaphart retires from Montana Supreme Court, Baker seeks election Feb 10, 2010
- Cost analysis performed for Montana hunting initiative Feb 01, 2010
- Justice of the Peace plans to retire Jan 26, 2010
- Two candidates for new District Court judgeship Jan 21, 2010
- New candidate for 19th Judicial District Court Jan 20, 2010
- New judge appointed to the Montana Supreme Court Jan 19, 2010
- Montana federal judge disagrees with the GSA on new courthouse design Jan 18, 2010
- Montana sees five petitions begin circulation Jan 15, 2010
2009
- Abortion ballot measure leader comes under investigation Dec 16, 2009
- Montana Supreme Court recommendations sent to Governor Dec 03, 2009
- Montana 2006 recall effort billboard may have violated law Nov 24, 2009
- Helena newspaper editorial calls voter turnout 'shameful' Nov 12, 2009
- Tribal amendments may return in Montana Nov 10, 2009
- 11 apply to fill Montana Supreme Court vacancy Oct 20, 2009
- Two applicants announce for 2010 Montana Supreme Court opening Oct 14, 2009
- Montana Attorney General approves language of controversial ballot initiative Sep 10, 2009
- Montana Supreme Court justice to retire Sep 09, 2009
- Montana county's residents accept and reject school tax levies Aug 19, 2009
- Great Falls voters reject propery tax levies Aug 17, 2009
- Montanans file initiative to reform eminent domain laws Aug 03, 2009
- Denver Bronco sentenced on drug charges Jul 16, 2009
- 24 year old case finally gets a ruling Jul 14, 2009
- Personhood amendments proposed in Colorado and Montana Jul 06, 2009
- Montana group broke campaign laws, official says Jun 30, 2009
- Abortion initiative filed in Montana May 28, 2009
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