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Montana politics, elections and legislative news

What Did Statewide Candidates Say In Seeley Lake Debate?

Corin Cates-Carney
Democrat Jesse Laslovich, left, debates with Republican Matt Rosendale Thursday night in Seeley Lake.

Candidates in Montana's State Auditor race debated for the first time this election season during an event hosted by the Seeley Lake Community Council on Thursday. 

Democrat Jesse Laslovich and Republican Matt Rosendale challenged each other's ability to address rising healthcare costs, if elected as the state's top regulator of insurance and securities industries in Montana. 

The debate also featured statewide candidates in the contests for Superintendent of Public Instruction and an open seat on the Public Service Commission. 

Council Chair Klaus von Stutterheim moderated the debates. Candidates were each given a 3 minutes to introduce themselves, then community members asked questions. 

State Auditor: Jesse Laslovich (D), Matt Rosendale (R)

Democrat Jesse Laslovich, left, and Republican Matt Rosendale, candidates for state auditor, at last night's candidate forum in Seeley Lake
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Superintendent of Public Instruction: Elsie Arntzen (R), Melissa Romano (D)

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Democrat Melissa Romano (left) and Republican Elsie Arntzen are campaigning to be Montana's next Superintendent of Public Institution.

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Superintendent of Public Instruction Debate

Public Service Commission: Gail Gutsche (D), Bob Lake (R)

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Democrat Gail Gutsche (left) and incumbent Republican Bob Lake are running for a seat on the Public Service Commission.

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Public Service Commission Debate

Missoula County Commissioner: Todd James Geery (R),  Dave Strohmaier (D)

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Missoula County Commissioner Debate

Montana Senate District 46: Sue Malek (D), Adam Pummill (R)

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Montana Senate District 46 Debate

Montana House District 92: MIke Hopkins (R), Addrien Marx (D) 

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Montana House District 92 Debate

Corin Cates-Carney manages MTPR’s daily and long-term news projects. After spending more than five years living and reporting across Western and Central Montana, he became news director in early 2020.
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