The deadline to file for state and federal offices is March 4th — just 6 days away. If you’ve been thinking about running, the time to act is right now.

Missoula County Republicans have a real opportunity to field candidates in every race on the ballot this cycle. Several key seats — including state House and Senate districts that cover Missoula — currently have zero Republican candidates filed. An uncontested race is a concession. We don’t concede.

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What’s on the ballot in Missoula County?

Local & County Offices — file with the Missoula County Elections Office

• Auditor
• Clerk & Recorder
• County Commissioner (District 1)
• County Attorney
• Justice of the Peace #1 & #2
• Sheriff
• Missoula Conservation District – Soil Conservation Supervisor
• Superintendent of Public Schools
• Republican Precinct Committeeman (your precinct)
• Republican Precinct Committeewoman (your precinct)

State Legislative Races — file with the Secretary of State by March 4th

Missoula County is home to 11 Montana House Districts: HD 89, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, and 100. State Senate Districts 48, 49, and 50 are also on the ballot this cycle. Several of these seats currently have no Republican in the race.

Not sure which district or precinct you’re in? Look it up on the Missoula County Elections map: gis.missoulacounty.us/elections/voter

Statewide Races on Your Missoula Ballot

• U.S. Senator
• U.S. Representative – 1st Congressional District (Missoula is in CD-1 — 4 Democrats have already filed, no Republican yet)
• Montana Supreme Court Justice #4
• District Court Judge – District 4, Dept. 5 (Missoula)
• Public Service Commissioner, Districts 1 & 5

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See who has already filed:

• 📋 Missoula County local candidates: County Filing List
• 📋 Statewide & legislative candidates: Montana Secretary of State Filing List

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How to file before March 4th:

State & federal races — File with the Montana Secretary of State. Download your Declaration of Intent and Oath of Candidacy at sosmt.gov/elections/filing

Local & county races — File with the Missoula County Elections Office. Call 406-258-4751 or visit missoulacounty.gov/departments/elections/candidate-filing

There are no filing fees for local positions. If cost is a concern for state office fees, contact the Elections Office — an indigent candidate process exists.

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You won’t be doing this alone.

Running for office can feel like a big leap. It doesn’t have to be. The Missoula GOP is ready to support every candidate who steps up:

• 🎯 Campaign training — we’ll help you build a winning strategy from day one
• 💰 Financial support — we help fund competitive campaigns
• 🚪 Boots on the ground — door knocking and flyer distribution to get your name out
• 🤝 Mentorship from people who’ve done it — former State Representatives Brad Tschida and Lyn Hellegaard are personally available to guide first-time candidates through every step of the process

People just like you have run for office and won. They know what it takes, and they’re ready to help you do it too.

You have 6 days and a whole team behind you. Let’s go.

Contact the Missoula GOP today and we’ll get you started.