A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: Six states hold primary elections today, including Montana. Political parties usually avoid getting involved in primaries. That is changing. Here's Shaylee Ragar. SHAYLEE RAGAR, BYLINE: The library in rural Drummond, just off the interst... See more
Montana Public Radio this spring aired interviews with 20 candidates for federal office. MTPR's Shaylee Ragar joined Austin Amestoy to recap our coverage and share what voters should expect ahead of the primary election. Austin Amestoy So 20 interviews la... See more
Prominent Democrat and former transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg stumped in Butte Sunday for a ballot initiative aimed at restricting dark money in politics. Former Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock introduced Buttigieg, saying he thinks Montana can lead... See more
A state senator re-launched his bid for Congress amid allegations of sexual abuse and harassment. Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy, a Democrat from Box Elder, had previously suspended his campaign after the allegations came to light last month. He cited poor healt... See more
MTPR is airing interviews with candidates running for federal office in 2026. MTPR's Shaylee Ragar spoke with Tom Jandron, a Libertarian running for U.S. Senate. Shaylee Ragar: Why are you the best person for this job? Tom Jandron: For one, I'm not a poli... See more
