'Time for a New Era': Shannon O'Brien Elected as Chair of Montana Democratic Party

In selecting a new leader, the Montana Democratic Party seeks someone to right the ship

LIVINGSTON — After years of stinging election defeats, Montana Democrats said last weekend that it was time for a fresh start.  Inside the Livingston Depot Center, nearly 160 party members gathered Sunday morning for their biennial election of a new party chair. The position oversees the executive board, the group of Democrats responsible for selecting the party’s executive director and helping coordinate campaigns statewide.  Democrats gathered…

'Time for a new era': Shannon O'Brien elected as chair of Montana Democratic Party

"It’s time for a new era, and this is that new chapter," O'Brien said. New vice chair Max Johansen said Democrats "need to be on the attack" to gain ground.

Montana Democrats elect new chair at state party convention

If there was one clear theme at the Montana Democratic Party’s state convention Sunday, it’s that party members are ready to get back to winning.