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Jeff Pattison

Republican · Montana · 2026

On the November 3 ballot for Public Service Commission District 1, Montana

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Not official yetUpdated November 4, 2026

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Public Service Commission District 1
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Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Wants to fight unnecessary utility rate hikes and push for fair cost allocation so rural and fixed income families are not burdened by volatile energy prices
  • Supports modernizing transmission lines, expanding natural gas access, and improving rural broadband reliability
  • Wants open PSC hearings, clear utility billing, and a balanced energy mix of coal, natural gas, hydro, renewables, and new technology
Biography

Jeff Pattison is a farmer and rancher from Valley County who served two terms in the Montana House of Representatives, in 2001 and 2003, per KTVH. He has since served on several boards and organizations related to Montana agriculture, energy, and community development, per his campaign site.

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Public Service Commission District 1Montana · 2026Big Horn County sample ballot

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