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Richland County, Montana

District Court Judge, 7th Judicial District, Department 2

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2 candidates are tracked for District Court Judge, 7th Judicial District, Department 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Scott W. Herring and Brett Irigoin. Candidate information follows official Richland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Scott W. Herring and Brett Irigoin are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for this seat; voters across the 7th Judicial District (Dawson, McCone, Richland, Prairie, Wibaux) choose. Scott W. Herring is the sitting judge, per the Secretary of State's list. Montana judicial races are nonpartisan. Listed from the Montana Secretary of State's 2026 candidate list.

Scott W. Herring

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Scott W. Herring is the sitting District Court judge for Department 2 of Montana's 7th Judicial District, per the Secretary of State's 2026 candidate list, which marks incumbents.

Brett Irigoin

Nonpartisan

Brett Irigoin is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for District Court judge, Department 2 of Montana's 7th Judicial District, per the Secretary of State's 2026 candidate list.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for District Court Judge, 7th Judicial District, Department 2 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for District Court Judge, 7th Judicial District, Department 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Scott W. Herring and Brett Irigoin. Candidate information follows official Richland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the District Court Judge, 7th 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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