How often is County School Superintendent elected?

The position of County School Superintendent is typically elected every 4 years.

What does it mean for an election to be partisan?

Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.

What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Montana?

Filing fee of 0.5% of total annual position salary (major party only). Petition signature requirements of 5% of the total vote cast for the successful candidate for the same office at the last general election (minor party/independent candidates only).

Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?

Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office

Where is the filing office?

2 South Pacific Street, Suite 3 Dillon, MT 59725

How can I get in touch with the filing office?

You can contact the filing office by calling 406-683-3720.

How do I get started running for County School Superintendent?

You can start running for County School Superintendent by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!

Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?

The next election for County School Superintendent does not include a primary or runoff election.

County School Superintendent in Beaverhead County, Montana

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Dana Basile
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Republican · Current term 2023 to 2026
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About County School Superintendent

About this position

The County Superintendent has general supervision of the public schools of the county. The office is administrative - performing duties outlined by state law, the Board of Public Education, and the Office of Public Instruction. Supervisory responsibilities include areas of administration, legal issues, financial oversight, transportation, tuition, school district organization, classification, boundary adjustments, and centralized clerical and record keeping. The County Superintendent also fulfills state responsibilities for the home school population.

Office level: County
Election frequency: Every 4 years
Typical salary: 49577.35/year
Commitment level: Full Time
Affiliation: Partisan
Positions: 1 open seat

Election type

Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
Run-off election

How to run for County School Superintendent

Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
A canidate for county superintendent of schools must be a qualified elector, hold a valid, current class 1 professional certificate, class 2 standard certificate, or class 3 administrative and supervisory certificate issued by the superintendent of public instruction, and have at least 3 years of successful teaching experience.
Step 2
File for office
Filing requirements
Filing fee of 0.5% of total annual position salary (major party only). Petition signature requirements of 5% of the total vote cast for the successful candidate for the same office at the last general election (minor party/independent candidates only).
Filing period
January 8, 2026 - May 26, 2026
Paperwork instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office
Where to file
2 South Pacific Street, Suite 3 Dillon, MT 59725
Filing phone
406-683-3720
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County School Superintendent in Beaverhead County, MT

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