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
The primary election had few surprises — but laid the groundwork for some bruising general election races. New ads in... more
Montana's Republican congressmen stick with Trump, despite his criminal conviction. Democrat Jon Tester is well ahead of his Republican opponent... more
Voter outrage over high property taxes is a big campaign issue, but how will that translate at the polls? Gov.... more
Voter outrage over high property taxes is a big campaign issue, but how will that translate at the polls? Gov.... more
Republicans clamor over the arrival of a migrant family in the Flathead. Tester signs on to a Republican immigration bill.... more
Tim Sheehy seemed to shy away from the spotlight when Don Jr. came to campaign. Congressional candidates who showed up... more
A Republican candidate's new ad stands out for its subtlety. Republican Senate candidate Tim Sheehy says times are bad and... more
The mystery of the lodged bullet continues. Is it fair for candidates to both criticize and shun the press? As... more
Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Tim Sheehy faces scrutiny over a mysterious bullet wound and his company’s finances. New polling illustrates... more
A constitutional amendment to protect abortion moves closer to getting on the ballot. The Republican fight with the judiciary keeps... more