Shaylee Ragar
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National
With Democratic Senator Jon Tester's loss in Montana, Republicans take full control
Montana not only went enthusiastically for Trump for a third time, but took the last statewide seat held by a Democrat. Senator Jon Tester's defeat caps a years-long quest to erase purple from Montana's map.
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Politics
To keep his seat, Montana Sen. Tester needs voters to split their tickets
Montana could help decide control of the U.S. Senate this cycle. With polls showing former Trump leading in the state, Tester will need voters who aren't sold on either party to hang on to his seat.
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Politics
Montana’s Libertarian candidate for Senate says GOP is a sending message to drop out
Jon Tester's three US Senate race wins have all come with razor thin margins, meaning third party candidates can tip races. Now a Libertarian candidate says he thinks Donald Trump is pressuring him to drop out.
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Tim Sheehy won the Montana GOP primary. November's race may decide Senate control
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Montana judge declares 3 laws restricting abortion unconstitutional
The decision cited a 1999 Montana Supreme Court ruling that said the state Constitution's right to privacy includes a woman's right to abortion access.
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Politics
Montana GOP lawmaker quickly drops Senate bid, citing Trump's endorsement of opponent
Rep. Matt Rosendale has ended his bid for the Senate less than a week after he launched his campaign. He said in a statement he lacks resources and that the "hill was just too steep to climb."
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National
A rare winter wildfire is a sign of climate change lengthening fire season
A small town in Montana is recovering after a rare winter wildfire destroyed dozens of homes and businesses. A fire ecologist says this is lengthening fire season is due to climate change.
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National
In 2020, Gubernatorial Elections Are All About COVID-19
The races for governor in Missouri and North Carolina may tell us if the coronavirus can make or break a state leader. Meanwhile, political strategy in Montana has tempered talk of COVID-19.