Voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to choose key local leaders in Billings and Laurel.
Polls close at 8 p.m. Here's the live returns as they come in:
Four candidates are vying to replace outgoing Billings Mayor Bill Cole: City Council members Jennifer Owen and Mike Boyett, businessman Mike Nelson and newcomer Amanda Housler.
In addition, voters will choose in five Billings City Council races.
Ward 1: Mark Nicholson and David Redmon
Ward 2: Earnest Hammer, Denis Pitman and Kassi Strong
Ward 3: Amy Aguirre and TJ Rogers
Ward 4: Andrew Lindley and Daniel Tidswell
Ward 5: Tony O'Donnell and Patrick Olp
In Laurel, Mayor Dave Waggoner is running for re-election against political newcomer Heidi Sparks. The city has one contested City Council race in ward 1, where Larry McPhail is facing Sara Naylor.
See previous Q2 coverage here:
Mike Nelson touts business, development experience in bid for Billings mayor
Jennifer Owen focuses on families, transparency in bid for Billings mayor
Mike Boyett highlights lifetime of service in run for Billings mayor
Amanda Housler brings youthful energy to race for Billings mayor
