Campaign Beat is Montana Public Radio's weekly political analysis program. It's hosted by Sally Mauk and features Lee Newspapers State News Bureau... more
How Tranel lost and how Rosendale won. A snarky victory speech and emotional concession speech. A defeat for opponents of... more
This election could come down to local versus national issues. Early voting numbers show a low turnout so far. Republicans... more
A recent poll raises as many questions as answers about the mid-term election. Tranel's snake keeps slithering. Libertarians deny they're... more
Polls and pundits suggest Montana's western district congressional race is tightening. New ads emphasize a mining ban and an "anti-business"... more
Abortion is on the November ballot — sort of. A Democratic candidate gets a couple of prominent Republican endorsements. And... more
Accusations fly in the latest congressional debates, and TV ads get nastier, too. Here's what the candidates are saying this... more
The western district House candidates drew clear distinctions over abortion in this week's forum in Butte. Tranel hammed Zinke over... more
Rep. Rosendale and Sen. Daines tell President Biden they don't want him to do something he isn't doing. The Montana... more
The Gianforte administration picks another fight with the judiciary. Abortion and immigration are two national issues influencing state elections. A... more
The only joint appearance with congressional candidates Ryan Zinke and Monica Tranel was quite animated. Both have new TV ads... more