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Missoula company CubCloud AI has sued the city of Missoula over a recent zoning change that blocks data center development within the city limits, citing the state’s Right to Compute Act. bit.ly/3UMvsHk

The MT Supreme Court has sided unanimously with Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell in her case against Attorney General Austin Knudsen, ruling that Knudsen exceeded his authority when he attempted to take control of Cromwell’s local responsibilities. bit.ly/3WSU8yC

Three Native American residents of Blaine County have filed a lawsuit against Blaine County and its officials, alleging that the county’s election map “is unconstitutionally malapportioned” and dilutes the power of the Native vote. bit.ly/4eonBXj

The Associated Press has declared Democrat Sam Forstag the winner of Montana’s Western District U.S. House race, defeating Republican Aaron Flint. AP called the race at 10:02 on November 5. At that time, Forstag had 50.3 % of the vote, with an estimated 97% of the vote counted.

The $175 million bond and $20 million levy both failed by more than 7,000 votes. montanafreepress.org/2026/11…

The Associated Press has declared Republican Kurt Alme the winner of Montana’s U.S. Senate race, defeating Democrat Alani Bankhead and independent Seth Bodnar.

Montana voters have approved I-194 according to the Associated Press, which called the result at 11:33 p.m. on Nov. 3, 2026. At the time of the call, 66.7% of votes tallied supported the measure, with an estimated 72% of the vote counted.

Montana voters have approved CI-133 according to the Associated Press, which called the result at 11:37 p.m. on Nov. 3, 2026. At the time of the call, 66.5% of votes counted supported the measure, with an estimated 70% of the vote tabulated.

Montana voters have approved CI-132 according to the Associated Press, which called the result at 11:36 p.m. on Nov. 3, 2026. At the time of the call, 69.5% of votes counted supported the measure, with an estimated 72% of the vote counted

The Associated Press has declared Amy Eddy the winner of the Montana Supreme Court race, defeating Dan Wilson. AP called the race at 11:31 p.m. on Nov. 3, 2026. At that time, Eddy had 61.3% of the vote, with an estimated 75% of the vote counted.

The Associated Press has declared Republican Troy Downing the winner of Montana’s Eastern District U.S. House race, defeating Democrat Brian Miller, independent Michael Eisenhauer and Libertarian Patrick McCracken

Election day is tomorrow, and Montana Free Press’ coverage from the campaign trail to the Capitol is informing voters across the state. You can support MTFP by sharing our coverage or by donating during our end-of-year campaign. Donations today will be doubled up to $5,000!

How Trump’s concessions to Russia, and the costs to Ukraine, are landing with Montana’s federal delegation and congressional candidates. bit.ly/3URR3OK

Kyle Austin’s comments at a candidate forum in Billings prompted a political attack and criticism from the forum’s host and tribal community members. bit.ly/3WgDpVK

In the past year alone, hospitals have closed pediatric intensive care units for critically ill kids in Montana, Oregon, and Missouri. bit.ly/4i8KjF8

Supporters of I-194 say election spending should be transparent. A nonprofit advocating donor privacy disagrees. bit.ly/4BvgciP

Next week, MTFP kicks off our year-end fundraiser to launch the next decade of independent reporting across Montana. Starting Sunday, look out for the donation link and matching challenges so your support (and MTFP’s coverage) can go further in 2027.

After nearly two hours of impassioned debate, the Crow Tribe’s Legislature on Wednesday voted down a bill that would dramatically change the definition of tribal membership. bit.ly/4iDbHeo

Heading unopposed into the fall election, Slaughter talks immigration enforcement, career aspirations and school resource officers. bit.ly/4dLkRTx