Montana
Donald Trump Jr. to campaign with Gianforte, Zinke in Missoula
Donald Trump Jr. will appear alongside Gov. Greg Gianforte and U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke for a campaign event and fundraiser on Sunday, April 28, at the University of Montana.
The event at the University Center Ballroom will be hosted by the Montana Association of Conservatives as a fundraiser for its political action committee, Mac-Pac, according to a website in which people can sign up to attend.
A spokesperson for the group confirmed the event Thursday afternoon, the Daily Montanan reports.
Tickets will cost $75 per person for people who want to attend, according to the sign-up and donation form. Only people with tickets and their name on the list will be allowed to enter, and children under age 16 won’t be allowed. Doors open at 1 p.m. and the program will start at 2 p.m.
Along with Republicans Trump Jr., Gianforte and Zinke, the other featured speaker will be Alex Bruesewitz, a Republican consultant and author.
The event site also lists larger donation opportunities for candidates and small businesses that include tickets and advertising in various places for various rates. A $4,000 donation would include a large advertisement, an on-screen advertisement and a mention from the podium.
The Mac-Pac registered with the Federal Election Commission in March and lists itself as a Montana-based hybrid PAC with no current connections to any other organizations.
“Joe Biden and the left have failed Americans and Montanans. Their policies have done nothing more than encourage an open border, rising crime, and historic inflation,” Gianforte said in a statement. “I am proud to stand with Donald Trump Jr. and Representative Zinke as we work together to get our country back on track.”
Gianforte and Zinke have both endorsed former President Donald Trump in this year’s election, and Trump Jr. often campaigns on his behalf to curry the favor of voters for local and statewide candidates loyal to his father.
Gianforte has a primary challenger this year in Lakeside Republican Rep. Tanner Smith, while pastor Mary Todd, who ran against Zinke in 2022, is running in the 1st Congressional District Republican primary again this year.
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Montana
Half a million absentee ballots sent to Montana voters for primary election • Daily Montanan
Ballots for Montana’s June 2 primary began to hit voters’ mailboxes this weekend.
According to the Secretary of State’s website, 509,399 absentee ballots were mailed to voters. As of Monday morning, 358 voters had already returned their ballots.
“Montana’s 2026 Primary Election is well underway, and the Montana Election Team is honored to serve our voters,” Secretary of state Christi Jacobsen said in a press release. “As a reminder, Montanans can view their sample ballot, track their absentee ballot, confirm their voter registration information, and much more at VoteMT.gov.”
Voted ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, June 2nd.
The Montana Election Team reminds absentee voters to sign, date, and add their birth year when returning their absentee ballot. County election officials provide instructions in the ballot packet, and more information is also available online at https://votemt.gov/absentee-ballot/.
The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 10, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Big Sky Bonus numbers from May 10 drawing
06-22-28-31, Bonus: 08
Check Big Sky Bonus payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 10 drawing
01-03-20-35-46, Bonus: 05
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
When are the Montana Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 9 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky For Life: 8:38 p.m. MT daily.
- Lotto America: 9 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Big Sky Bonus: 7:30 p.m. MT daily.
- Powerball Double Play: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Montana Cash: 8 p.m. MT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 9:15 p.m. MT daily.
Missed a draw? Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Great Falls Tribune editor. You can send feedback using this form.
The Socorro Independent School District honored and celebrated its top two educators at the 2026 Teacher of the Year Gala on Friday, May 8 at the El Paso Convention Center.
Cristina Garcia, a fifth-grade teacher at Mission Ridge Elementary School, was recognized as the 2026 SISD Elementary Teacher of the Year. Javier Esparza, an audio and video broadcast teacher at Socorro High School, was named the 2026 SISD Secondary Teacher of the Year.
https://www.ktsm.com/news/socorro-isd-honors-top-2-teachers-at-gala-celebration/
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