8 Things to Know Before Running for Local Office
September 27, 2023
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Election Date: Nov 4, 2025Filing Deadline: Mar 10, 2025
Election Details
- Office level: city
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: N/A
- Affiliation: nonpartisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: Jan 9, 2025 - Mar 10, 2025
- Positions: Missoula City Municipal Court JudgeMissoula City Mayor
Job description
Local Court Judges are responsible for adjudicating cases in civil and criminal courts at the trial-level, such as small-claims court or drug court.
Eligibility requirements
Candidate must be a U.S. citizen, must be a county resident for at least 1 year, and must be licensed to practice law in Montana for at least 3 years. They must attend two Supreme Court-supervised training conferences each year and pass a Certification Examination each term. Failure to attend a training conference or pass the examination creates a vacancy.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 200 W Broadway St, Missoula, MT 59802
Filing phone number: 406-258-4752
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County Election Administrator's office.
Filing requirements: Filing fee: 0.5% of total annual position salary; signature requirement: 5% or more of the total vote cast for the successful candidate for the same office at the last general election. If the office sought is a new office or the boundaries of the district or political subdivision in which the election is to be held have changed since the last election for the office, the officer with whom nominations for the office sought are filed shall determine the number of signatures required for a petition of nomination for that office.
FAQ
How often is Local Court Judge elected?
The position of Local Court Judge is typically elected every 4 years.
What does it mean for an election to be nonpartisan?
Nonpartisan elections do not require candidates to declare a party affiliation.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Missoula City, MT?
Filing fee: 0.5% of total annual position salary; signature requirement: 5% or more of the total vote cast for the successful candidate for the same office at the last general election. If the office sought is a new office or the boundaries of the district or political subdivision in which the election is to be held have changed since the last election for the office, the officer with whom nominations for the office sought are filed shall determine the number of signatures required for a petition of nomination for that office.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Election Administrator's office.
Where is the filing office?
200 W Broadway St, Missoula, MT 59802.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 406-258-4752.
How do I get started running for Local Court Judge?
You can start running for Local Court Judge 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 Local Court Judge does not include a primary or runoff election.
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