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The @mtdems have flipped 2 state senate seats and will flip 2 or 3 state house seats. No Dem legislative incumbent lost last night. 20D-30R Senate, 44D-56R House. #mtleg #mtpol #montana #mtnews #bluewave
November 4, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Dems flip seats in Montana Legislature - Daily Montanan

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Dems flip seats in Montana Legislature — Daily Montanan
Montana Democrats flipped two seats in the state Senate in the midterm election, giving the party 20 members in the upper chamber, the highest number it’s had there since 2019.
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November 5, 2026 at 4:35 AM
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kellykortum.bsky.social Kelly Kortum @kellykortum.bsky.social · 7d
Q: Can you talk about the obstacles you expect to encounter when it comes to affordability and passing these bills?

A: The biggest obstacle at pursuing an affordability agenda would be the the people who get paid $150/hr to convince us that the corporations need more money than our constituents.
October 28, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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Dems flip seats in Montana Legislature
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Blue ripple. #mtleg #mtpol

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Dems flip seats in Montana Legislature - NewsBreak
Montana Democrats flipped two seats in the state Senate in the midterm election, giving the party 20 members in the upper chamber, the highest number it’s
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November 5, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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Early voting sets midterms record, breaking 2022 mark - Daily Montanan
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October 31, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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Democrats could flip legislative chambers, break GOP supermajorities, analysis finds - Daily Montanan
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October 31, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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Montana Sends Democrat to U.S. House, Keeps Republican Senate Control - NewsBreak
Montana definitely experienced a tide change in Tuesday's Midterm elections.
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November 4, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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Democrats could flip legislative chambers, break GOP supermajorities, analysis finds — Daily Montanan
Party control is up for grabs in 15 state legislative chambers across the country as Republicans are increasingly on the defensive this midterm election cycle, a new analysis found.
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October 31, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Democrats could flip legislative chambers, break GOP supermajorities, analysis finds
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Democrats could flip legislative chambers, break GOP supermajorities, analysis finds • Daily Montanan
Party control is up for grabs in 15 state legislative chambers across the country as Republicans are increasingly on the defensive this midterm election cycle, a new analysis found.
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October 29, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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Montana Democratic lawmakers highlight affordability as first legislative priority in ‘27 - Daily Montanan
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Montana Democratic lawmakers highlight affordability as first legislative priority in ‘27 — Daily Montanan
Many facets of everyday life, from flipping on the lights as days grow darker to running weekly errands, are getting more expensive for Montanans, and Democratic lawmakers hope to address those issues...
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October 29, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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@gailwaldby.bsky.social #mtleg Hope Braxton Mitchell gets voted out next week!
October 25, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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Katie Fire Thunder’s campaign could help Montana seat a record number of Native women
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Katie Fire Thunder’s campaign could help Montana seat a record number of Native women - NewsBreak
Through grassroots organizing, political leadership and behind-the-scenes mentorship, their wins have been decades in the making.
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October 26, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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Birth year requirement on absentee ballot ruled unconstitutional- get your ballots in! #mtnews #mtleg #mtpol #montana #jamesreavis
October 23, 2026 at 4:15 AM
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What to ask Montana candidates: Medicaid, affordability and taxes
With the November election just two weeks away, Montanans still have time to ask candidates about the issues that matter most to them.Top issues this election cycle are affordability and
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October 22, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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Lawmakers File Second Lawsuit Aimed at Overturning 2025 Property Tax Legislation - Flathead Beacon
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Lawmakers File Second Lawsuit Aimed at Overturning 2025 Property Tax Legislation — Flathead Beacon
The same trio of lawmakers who filed a lawsuit earlier this year aimed at overturning Senate Bill 542, one of two property tax relief bills the governor signed into law from 2025’s legislative session...
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October 19, 2026 at 6:57 PM
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One-party rule has cost Montana millions because of the Legislature’s love of unconstitutional bills
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Commentary: One-party rule has cost Montana millions because of the Legislature's love of unconstitutional bills • Daily Montanan
Columnist John Marshall adds up the number of bills that have been struck down as 'unconstitutional' and asks: Is the problem with the judiciary or the people writing the laws in Montana?
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October 15, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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#MTLEG could tax billionairs, too but they don't.
October 10, 2026 at 11:53 PM
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With eyes on Legislature, city adopts new data center definition
The City Council on Monday closed a language loophole that, if not addressed, would have allowed a data center to slip in before the city had time to consider wider, long-term proposals regulating suc...
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October 7, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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How did absentee voting become the norm in Montana? - Montana Free Press
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How did absentee voting become the norm in Montana? — Montana Free Press
Absentee ballots for Montana’s 2026 general election begin going out Friday, Oct. 9, meaning many voters will have their ballots in hand by the beginning of next week. Under Montana law, “absentee vot...
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October 7, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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piperformissouri.bsky.social Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · Oct 3
Omg…did you read the ProPublica reporting on private schools?
October 3, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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A money pit “donated” to the State of Montana by our billionaire Governor. Of course, he gets a big tax write off and we get an expensive mansion not really suited to the governor or the public.

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Accessibility improvements in the works for Montana’s new executive residence, state says
After accepting Gov. Gianforte’s donation of the historic Hauser Mansion, officials say the state is in the design phase for adding ADA accommodations to the 140-year-old home.
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October 3, 2026 at 4:09 AM
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#Medicaid advocates worry that the expedited timeline in those states will lead to thousands of people losing coverage because they’re confused about the new rules, even if they are eligible for the program — & that MT may offer a troubling preview of what will happen nationwide next year. #MTleg
October 2, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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Union and governor’s office sign agreement to reduce state employees’ healthcare rate hike
Source: Montana Free Press

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Union and governor’s office sign agreement to reduce state employees’ healthcare rate hike - NewsBreak
Healthcare insurance costs for state employees will go up in January, though an agreement between the Montana Federation of Public Employees and the office
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September 30, 2026 at 3:51 AM
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State plans cuts to employee health benefits as rising costs strain budget
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September 25, 2026 at 11:44 PM
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Former Montana Governor's Mansion will be torn down
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Former Montana Governor's Mansion will be torn down - NewsBreak
The former Governor’s Residence at 2 Carson Street in Helena will soon change from a vacant building to a vacant lot. But members of the Capital Complex Ad
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September 24, 2026 at 2:19 AM