Nearly 150 candidates file for office on first day

By: Micah Drew

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: February 18, 2026

Words: 285

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Around 150 candidates for district, legislative and statewide offices submitted their official paperwork with the Montana Secretary of State’s Office on Tuesday, the first day candidates could file for office.

“Tuesday was an incredible opening day for the 2026 candidate filing period,” Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen said in a statement. “It was great to visit with so many of the candidates, and an honor to assist them with this step as they sign up …

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