Fields are set for fall elections in Lincoln County

by SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER
The Western News | June 17, 2025 7:00 AM

The deadline has passed and the candidate filings are complete for this fall’s elections in Lincoln County.

Those who wanted to be listed on the ballot had until 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, to indicate their interest.

For those who want to be a write-in candidate, they have until 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, to file a declaration of intent.

They must also fill out a declaration for nomination and oath of candidacy. The forms, as well as instructions for registering with the Commissioner of Political Practices, may be found at https://lincolncountymt.us/voting-information/.

For more information, call the county Election Office at 406-283-2302.

Here’s a look at the candidates who will be on the ballot for the following seats:

For Libby City Mayor, a crowded field of four will vie for the four-year term.

Hugh R. Taylor II filed on April 18. He was followed by incumbent Mayor Peggy Williams and Jonathan Jameson, who each filed on June 10.

City councilor Brian Zimmerman also threw his hat in the ring for mayor on June 11.

Libby City Council has three seats for 4-year terms and one seat for a 2-year term.

For the 4-year terms, incumbent Gail Burger will get competition from Brian S. Crompton, Brook Bolin and Erica Schaefer. Burger was appointed Sept. 16, 2024, following the resignation Gary Beach.

For the 2-year council term in Libby, incumbent Ethan Kolp filed to run. Kolp was also an appointee, sworn in March 17, 2025, when Ian Smith resigned the seat Feb. 18 because he took a job with the Troy Police Department.

Troy has two candidates for mayor, which is a four-year term. Incumbent T.J. Boswell will be opposed by Gilbert Leslie Gravier II. Boswell Jr. was sworn in Nov. 18, 2024, following the Oct. 21 resignation of Chuck Ekstedt.

There are two openings for 4-year seats on Troy City Council. Incumbent Scott Hoffman is joined by Jesse Haag.

Troy also has one 2-year seat on city council and Paul Olson filed June 11.

In Eureka, it has had a few filings for mayor and two, 4-year city council seats.

For mayor, Sonya Richardson and Kellen White each filed on June 11.

Doug Davies filed to run for a city council seat.

In Rexford, there are two positions for 4-year terms on the town council. Incumbent Patsy Reece has filed as well as Paul Middlemore and Hannah Watkins.