HOW TO FILE FOR CANDIDACY
All candidacy filing documents are recorded and accessible as public record for Flathead County. There are two forms for candidates to complete dependent on the position that they are filing for.
For candidate filing, complete the Declaration of Nomination and Oath of Candidacy form. This form requires notarization.* Once completed, bring the form to the Flathead County Election Office for filing and pay any applicable fees.
For write-in candidate filing, complete the Write-In Candidate Declaration of Intent and Oath of Candidacy form. This form requires notarization.* Once completed, bring the form to the Flathead County Election office for filing and pay any applicable fees.
*The Flathead County Election office does have notaries on staff that can be available to assist in filing candidacy forms. There is no notarization fee.
CURRENT POSITIONS
The following positions are open for candidate filing:
Write-In Candidate for Flathead County Commissioner District 3
Review requirements from the Commissioner of Political Practices here.
The filing fee for this role is $422.57. The filing period for this position closes at 5pm on September 3, 2024.
The position of Flathead County Commissioner District 3 will be elected at the Federal General Election on November 5, 2024.
Write-In Candidate for Flathead County Clerk of District Court
Review requirements from the Commissioner of Political Practices here.
The filing fee for this role is $422.57. The filing period for this position closes at 5pm on September 3, 2024.
The position of Flathead County Clerk of District Court will be elected at the Federal General Election on November 5, 2024.
Columbia Falls City Local Government Review Board Member (3)
For candidate qualifications, click here. There are 3 positions for board members. The filing period for this position closes at 5pm on August 12, 2024.
The position of board member will be elected at the Federal General Election on November 5, 2024.
Whitefish City Local Government Review Board Member (5)
For candidate qualifications, click here. There are 5 open positions for board members. The filing period for this position closes at 5pm on August 12, 2024.
The position of board member will be elected at the Federal General Election on November 5, 2024.
*Write-In Candidates for state and/federal office positions are processed through the Montana Secretary of State's Office. Click here for more information.