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Gallatin County, Montana

District Court Judge, 18th Judicial District, Department 2

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One candidate is tracked for District Court Judge, 18th Judicial District, Department 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rienne H. McElyea. Candidate information follows official Gallatin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Rienne H. McElyea is the sitting judge and no one filed against the seat, so the ballot asks voters in the 18th Judicial District (Gallatin) to approve or reject keeping the judge, under Article VII, Section 8 of the Montana Constitution. Montana judicial races are nonpartisan. Listed from the Montana Secretary of State's 2026 candidate list.

Rienne H. McElyea

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Rienne H. McElyea is the sitting District Court judge for Department 2 of Montana's 18th Judicial District, per the Secretary of State's 2026 candidate list, which marks incumbents.

Questions about this race

Who is running for District Court Judge, 18th Judicial District, Department 2 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for District Court Judge, 18th Judicial District, Department 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rienne H. McElyea. Candidate information follows official Gallatin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the District Court Judge, 18th Judicial District, Department 2 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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