Candidates Continue to File for Phillips County Elections

MALTA, Mont. (NMB) – The races for Phillips County offices up for grabs this election season is starting to become clear.

Currently, the one contested race is for the non-partisan position of Justice of the Peace, with incumbent Gayle Stahl set to take on Katie L. McKeon.

For Treasurer/Assessor/Superintendent of Schools, Ann M Remely is the only candidate in the race so far. Incumbent Jean Mavencamp has not filed at this time.

For County Attorney, Republican Dan O’Brien was the only candidate to file. Incumbent Republican Ed Amestoy did not file.

All other filings to date have been from incumbents. They are:

  • District A County Commissioner (R – John F. Carnahan)
  • Sheriff/Coroner (R – Jerry Lytle)
  • Clerk & Recorder/Surveyor/Auditor (R – Lynnel LaBrie)

The nomination deadline is 5 PM on March 14th.

Primary election day is June 7th, and the General Election will take place on November 8th.