The Need for Nonpartisanship
The increasing polarization in US politics is affecting not only federal-level decisions but also local nonpartisan elections. A recent example in Kalispell, Montana, shows how political partisanship is degrading democratic functioning and cooperation in local governance.
The US is experiencing heightened political division. At the federal level, government shutdowns and debates over ICE have stalled. In Washington D.C., essential employees like TSA agents work without pay. A recent article in Montana Free Press reveals that political partisanship is also affecting local nonpartisan elections. In Kalispell, Montana, local elections are nonpartisan, meaning candidates should be elected based on their record and qualifications. However, some members of the local Republican party are trying to influence these elections after their candidates lost last fall.
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