Flathead County, Montana

Flathead County Justice of the Peace, Department 1

One candidate is tracked for Flathead County Justice of the Peace, Department 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Eric S. Hummel. Candidate information follows official Flathead County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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Incumbent Justice of the Peace Eric S. Hummel is unopposed, per the county's candidate list and the Justice Court's own roster.

Eric S. Hummel

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Biography

Hummel is a Montana native and University of Montana School of Law graduate with more than 27 years of legal experience, including as a city and county prosecutor and a Montana Supreme Court law clerk, per his 2024 campaign site; he is a sitting Flathead County Justice Court judge, per the county's Justice Court page.

Questions about this race

Who is running for Flathead County Justice of the Peace, Department 1 in 2026?

When is the Flathead County Justice of the Peace, Department 1 election in Montana?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Montana are on the Montana election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Sources

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Candidate roster from official Flathead County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official Montana election office, or see the full Flathead County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.