Big Ed Smith Upsets Dunkle In Montana Governor Fight
Ed Smith, a Dagmar rancher and Republican, narrowly defeated Frank Dunkle for the GOP nomination and will face Democrat Thomas L. Judge in November. Judge led after early returns, having built strong statewide support as lieutenant governor, ahead of Great Falls lawyer Dick Ozivi in a landslide primary. Smith campaigned vigorously, logging over 20,000 miles and promising to buy his own groceries as governor.
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New Montana constitution rides to passage in close vote
Montanans approved a revamped 1972 constitution by a slim margin of 2,982. Voters backed unicameral legislature defeat, legalized gambling may occur, and death penalty retained. Turnout split across counties with big urban majorities aiding the measure.
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Miller wins Democratic nomination for district clerk in Granite County
Philip sburg teacher's aide and county attorney's employee Philip sburg Loretta Walkup Miller secured the Democratic nomination for district clerk, defeating incumbent Sarah Puyear 333 to 290 in unofficial county returns. Puyear served 14 years. In a separate nonpartisan race William Sheehan trailed with 164 while Robert Boyd had 525 and Sid G. Stewart 405 in Granite County.
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McGovern woos Muskie after primary sweep
Sen. George McGovern, after four victories, pursues reconciliation and may gain Muskie endorsement. Muskie could flip up to 100 delegates, boosting McGovern ahead of New York and non primary states. Latest Times tally shows McGovern at 930.35 delegates, Humphrey 315.85, Wallace 333, Muskie 163.10, Jackson 40.
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Montana election pool final results cap the statewide race
Final unofficial returns from Helena show Metcalf and Dzivi leading in statewide races with Democrats holding several posts. Republicans trail in governor and attorney general while constitutional questions tilt toward for and against, and legislative measures show mixed support across precincts.
Olsen and Shoup to repeat 1970 race in reverse
In Montana the 1972 general election race mirrors the 1970 contest with roles swapped. incumbent Rep. Dick Shoup leads Kay Thompson 10-1, while Arnold Olsen climbs to 3 427 unofficial votes over Harriet Miller. Olsen 30 948 Miller 27 521 Shoup 41 027 Thompson 4 511. Political newcomer Sakaye hurts Miller with 11 025 votes. Metcalf campaigned little and was seen as right about it.
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Madison County opposes food stamp program 2 to 1
Madison County residents voted 2-1 against a county food stamp program on Tuesday with 785 in favor and 1430 against. The measure led the Madison County ballot and drew heavy turnout. complete results appear on Page 19.
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Election reports highlight Pages 2 10 18 19
Page 9 notes a seemingly new Boys State director who is not truly new, as election reports surface across pages 2 10 18 and 19. The summaries point to ongoing coverage and evolving roles in local governance.
Primary turnout: 17 097 votes in Silver Bow County
Unofficial results show 17 097 ballots cast from 21 909 registered voters, about 78.41 percent. Paper ballots slowed precinct returns with No. 28 at 425 S. Main first reporting 304 votes at 9:43 p.m. and final tally from No. 37 Whittier School at 2:50 a.m. Whittier precinct contributed 1 075 votes.
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Weather outlook: showers possible with continued good conditions
The forecast notes a chance of showers alongside mostly pleasant weather. Today’s high is 75 with a low near 50, and the weather map appears on Page 5.
Assessor Brennan Wins Deer Lodge Commissioner Nomination
In Deer Lodge County final unofficial primary results Assessor Lawrence P. Brennan beat John Pipinich 1628 to 1555 to secure the Democratic nomination for commissioner. Helen L. Meloy topped Margaret Shea 2587 to 2278 for clerk of the district court. Ballots totaled 6753 of 7152 voters. Louise Williams and John Sajcich named as incumbents for justice of the peace in Anaconda township and West township seats respectively.
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Deer Lodge County
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Lee R. Hargus
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District 19 voters back incumbents in primary sweep
Incumbents won Democratic nominations for two senate and four representative posts in District 19, with no Republican or announced independent candidates for November. Deer Lodge Powell and Granite counties plus Clinton Bonner precincts of Missoula supplied results, led by McKeon and Keenan in senate races and Mehrens Brand Mehahan Korsena in the House contests.
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Sandy”’ Mehrens
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Granite
Missoula
McKeon
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Scanlon
Charles R. Dewitt
Warm Springs
Powell elections shape up as Smets faces Neubauer in November
Powell County voters show strong turnout with 78 percent and elect school trustees by wide margin. Ronald Neubauer defeats Eugene Bauman 828 to 688 for Democratic nomination to challenge incumbent Republican Herman N. Smets who runs unopposed. Other statewide and local results listed from Powell County precincts.
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