For immediate release: May 21, 2025
Media contact:
Eric Semerad, Gallatin County Clerk & Recorder/Election Administrator
406-582-3054
eric.semerad@gallatin.mt.gov
Municipal Candidate Filing Period Shortened Due to New State Law
As a result of a new state law enacted earlier this month, the timeframe for filing as a candidate in the November 4 municipal election has been reduced.
This fall, voters in Bozeman, Belgrade, Manhattan, Three Forks, and West Yellowstone will elect members to their city commissions and councils. A full list of available seats can be found here.
Candidates interested in running for these municipal offices must file their paperwork during the new filing window, which opens on Tuesday, May 27, and closes at 5 PM on Wednesday, June 11.
Filing forms are available here. Completed forms must be submitted to the Gallatin County Elections Office either in person or by mail. Please note that forms must be received by the office no later than 5 PM on June 11; postmarks will not be accepted.
The Gallatin County Elections Office is located at:
311 W. Main St., Room 201
Bozeman, MT 59715
Several candidates have already submitted their paperwork under the original filing window of April 17 through June 16. Those filings will still be accepted and remain valid under the new law. These individuals do not need to refile.
Additional information for potential candidates can be found here.
For questions, please contact the Gallatin County Elections Office at 406-582-3060 or gallatin.elections@gallatin.mt.gov.
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