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There is a Republican primary in District 1, which includes most of north-central and northeast Montana, and Republican and Democratic primaries in District 5, which covers part of the northwest part of the state.

Montana is one of the few states in the nation that elects its utility commissioners. The only job requirement is that candidates be of voting age and live in their

Survey responses from the candidates in contested Helena-area elections.

Survey responses from the candidates in contested Helena-area elections.

As former Montana public service commissioners, with a combined 32 years of service, we have watched closely — and noted with dismay — the current PSC pronounced decline into an

In 2021, a state audit of the Montana Public Service Commission (PSC) revealed “several situations indicative of an unhealthy organizational culture and ineffective leadership, including certain commissioners overriding department controls.”

The district represents counties near the Continental Divide in northwest Montana. It’s one of two district seats on the ballot this year.

The district represents counties near the Continental Divide in northwest Montana. It’s one of two district seats on the ballot this year.

The candidate filing deadline for Montana’s 2022 elections has passed, and we’re now getting a full, official picture of who’s running.

The period for candidates to get their names on the ballot closed Monday evening, setting the scene for this year’s midterm elections.