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"Campaign Beat", Montana Public Radio's weekly political analysis program is hosted by MTPR's Sally Mauk, with UM Political Science Professor Rob Saldin, and Lee Newspapers Capitol Reporter Holly Michels.

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Campaign Beat 2024 election debrief

Republicans sweep to victory in Montana's top races. Montana's newly elected Senator promises to bring people together. Voters say 'yes' to protecting the right to an abortion. "Campaign Beat" wraps up for the year.

Early voting, tight races and relief from all the ads. Election day is almost here

Polls and pundits will soon be proven right or wrong. Last-ditch ads stray further from the facts. Early voting is higher in some counties than others.

Early voting, tight races and relief from all the ads. Election day is almost here

Listen · 14:00

Knudsen sanctions; Bullet wounds and business deals; Courts and the culture war

Montana's attorney general faces an unprecedented sanction, but he still expects to be re-elected. A former park ranger insists Senate candidate Tim Sheehy accidentally shot himself in Glacier Park, despite the candidate's denials. An outside group tries to insert the debate over trans athletes into a Montana Supreme Court race.

Knudsen sanctions; Bullet wounds and business deals; Courts and the culture war

Listen · 13:59

Top contenders for House and governor focus on hot-button issues in recent debates

The two main candidates for governor spar over property taxes, housing costs, and abortion. And the two candidates for the western district congressional race tussle over the same issues in recent debates.

Top contenders for House and governor focus on hot-button issues in recent debates

Listen · 13:59

Campaign Beat: Politics, courts and professional misconduct

State Attorney General Austin Knudsen is making headlines — but not the kind you want when you're seeking reelection. Two state Supreme Court candidates are hoping to get voters' attention.

No surprises in the Senate debate; A shotgun enters the chat

Jon Tester and Tim Sheehy land the punches they want to land in their debate. And U.S. House candidate Monica Tranel turns to the time-honored Montana campaign tradition of shooting something out of the sky.

A ballot blunder, border bluster and a broken bibliography

A quickly corrected ballot error raises questions; A new ad questions Monica Tranel's stance on the border; Controversial South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem stumps for Tim Sheehy, who has no comment on evidence he plagiarized portions of his memoir.

Governor candidates agree to debate; Housing costs are in the spotlight; NRA enters the fray

Voters will get one chance to see candidates for governor debate. Housing costs are in the spotlight. The NRA enters the fray in the U.S. Senate race.

Governor candidates agree to debate; Housing costs are in the spotlight; NRA enters the fray

Listen · 13:54

Crow Tribe calls out Sheehy; Dems keep quiet on Harris; Ads focus on borders, gender & race

Montana Democratic candidates are not anxious to ride Kamala Harris's coattails. Monica Tranel vows to make the border safer, while her opponent Ryan Zinke vows to protect girls sports from trans athletes. Tim Sheehy remains silent about insulting Montana's Crow Tribe. And Republicans accuse Jon Tester of bias against white farmers.

Crow Tribe calls out Sheehy; Dems keep quiet on Harris; Ads focus on borders, gender & race

Listen · 13:58

Campaign Beat: New poll puts Sheehy in the lead, new audio puts him in the hot seat

Tim Sheehy leads Jon Tester in a new Senate race poll. Audio of a racist comment from Sheehy surfaces. Campaign ads feature familiar themes. And, the two leading candidates for governor may soon square off to debate. Campaign Beat is back for the general election!

Campaign Beat: New poll puts Sheehy in the lead, new audio puts him in the hot seat

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