Ryan Zinke

When Republican Ryan Zinke first ran for Congress, the former Navy SEAL faced false accusations amplified by Democrats that his military career had ended in disgrace.

Just over two weeks remain before the June 7 primary election.

Montana’s primary election is June 7.

“There’s no doubt that a Trump endorsement helps in a Republican primary,” said Jeremey Johnson, a professor of political science at Carroll College.

The candidates are Cora Neumann, Monica Trane and Tom Winter.

Montana’s primary election is June 7.

In an interview Friday with the Montana State News Bureau, Ryan Zinke said the residence is her legal primary residence but that his legal residence is and has been in Montana.

Republicans in Montana and across the country have made education a staple issue this election, stirring debate over curriculum and pandemic health measures.

The 2020 election remains on the minds of many Republican voters, the GOP candidates for Montana’s western congressional district said.

COVID-19 public health measures and vaccinations have become a major political issue both nationally and in Montana

With inflation on the rise and the challenges that brings for Montanans, candidates in the state's new western congressional district are pitching policies on the economy and energy to voters.

Republicans running for Montana’s new western congressional district universally support completion of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Five Republicans say they are the best choice to represent the new western congressional district.

Democrats said this week that after the draft was leaked, it quickly became a focus of voters they met while campaigning.

The question of Montana roots and longevity in the Big Sky State have played an increasing role in statewide race.

The former congressman from Whitefish has also spent more than all the other candidates combined.

Zinke characterized the report as a “political hit job” to the Associated Press.