Candidates for State Supreme Court Justice
Learn about candidates who have filed to run for State Supreme Court Justice.
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- View profileJames RiceSeat 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2030
- View profileIngrid GustafsonSeat 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2030
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Katherine M. BidegaraySeat 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2032 - View profileBeth BakerSeat 4Nonpartisan · Current term 2019 to 2027
- View profileLaurie McKinnonSeat 5Nonpartisan · Current term 2021 to 2029
- View profileJim SheaSeat 6Nonpartisan · Current term 2021 to 2029
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Cory SwansonSeat 7Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2032
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About State Supreme Court Justice
About this position
- Office level
- State
- Election frequency
- Every 8 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for State Supreme Court Justice
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must be a U.S. citizen, must be a Montana resident for at least 2 years, and must be licensed to practice law in Montana for at least 5 years.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing fee is $1,559.20; no signature requirement. Candidates must file a Declaration for Nomination.
- Filing period
- January 8, 2026 - March 9, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the Montana Secretary of State's office.
- Where to file
- P.O. Box 203001 Helena, Montana 59620-3001
- Filing phone
- 406-444-4732
- Step 3
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