> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.missoula-commons.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Missoula County election results: all three ballot measures pass, DeSmet track bond falls short - URL: https://www.missoula-commons.com/missoula-county-election-results-all-three-ballot-measures-pass-desmet-track-bond-falls-short/ - Published: 2026-11-05T00:35:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-11-05T00:35:44.000Z - Description: Missoula County reported results from all 65 precincts Wednesday. Here are the unofficial results for the ballot measures, the two local questions, county offices, the Legislature and the statewide races. - Author: Missoula Commons Staff - Tags: Civic *Unofficial results as of 5:05 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, from the* [*Montana Secretary of State*](https://electionresults.mt.gov/ResultsSW.aspx?type=CTYALL&cty=32&map=CTY&ref=missoula-commons.com)*. Missoula County's results become official after the county canvass on Nov. 17.* Missoula County reported results from all 65 precincts Wednesday afternoon, in results the county elections office posts through the [Montana Secretary of State](https://electionresults.mt.gov/ResultsSW.aspx?type=CTYALL&cty=32&map=CTY&ref=missoula-commons.com). The county counted 60,871 ballots, 64.8% of its 93,866 registered voters, and will count accepted provisional ballots Nov. 9. Missoula County The count **60,871**ballots counted **64.8%**of 93,866 registered voters **65 of 65**precincts reporting Unofficial, Montana Secretary of State, 5:05 p.m. Nov. 4, 2026\. Provisional ballots are counted Nov. 9. All three statewide ballot measures passed. Voters in the DeSmet School District turned down a track and field bond, and voters near Frenchtown approved the new Sorrel Springs Water District. ## Statewide ballot measures The Associated Press called all three measures as passing just after 11:30 p.m. Tuesday. Missoula County supported each by a wider margin than the state as a whole. Statewide totals below are as of 5:09 p.m. Wednesday, when Gallatin and Yellowstone counties had not finished reporting. - CI-132, keeping judicial elections nonpartisan in the state constitution: 80.0% yes in Missoula County (47,632 to 11,900); 68.0% yes statewide (316,881 to 148,817). - CI-133, constitutional rules and deadlines for citizen initiatives and referendums: 77.3% yes in Missoula County (45,543 to 13,352); 65.2% yes statewide (297,705 to 159,064). - I-194, limiting the powers of corporations, nonprofits and other entities so they cannot spend on candidates, parties or ballot issues in Montana: 78.3% yes in Missoula County (45,717 to 12,650); 65.4% yes statewide (296,391 to 157,108). Statewide ballot measures Missoula voted yes by wider margins than the state Share voting yes. Dashed line marks 50%. Statewide totals do not yet include all of Gallatin and Yellowstone counties. Missoula CountyStatewide CI-132Passed Nonpartisan judicial elections Missoula Co. 80.0% Statewide 68.0% CI-133Passed Rules for initiatives and referendums Missoula Co. 77.3% Statewide 65.2% I-194Passed Limits on corporate and nonprofit political spending Missoula Co. 78.3% Statewide 65.4% Unofficial results, Montana Secretary of State, 5:09 p.m. Nov. 4, 2026. Our [voter guide](https://www.missoula-commons.com/missoula-county-voter-guide-2026/) explains what each measure does. ## Local questions DeSmet School District bond: failed, 366 against to 313 for (53.9% against), a 53-vote margin. The district had asked to borrow up to $2.4 million over no more than 20 years to build a track and field on city-owned land east of DeSmet School. Sorrel Springs Water District: approved, 141 to 14\. The vote creates a new water district near Frenchtown. Local questions DeSmet bond falls short; Sorrel Springs district approved DeSmet School District track and field bondFailed Up to $2.4 million. Decided by 53 votes. **For** *46.1% · 313* **Against** *53.9% · 366* Sorrel Springs Water DistrictApproved Creates a new water district near Frenchtown. **For** *91.0% · 141* **Against** *9.0% · 14* Unofficial results, Montana Secretary of State, 5:09 p.m. Nov. 4, 2026. ## County offices and local courts Every county office on the ballot had one candidate, and each was elected: - County Commissioner, District 1: Juanita Vero (D), 43,604 votes - Clerk and Recorder/Treasurer: Tyler Gernant (D), 44,038 - Sheriff/Coroner: Jeremiah D. Petersen (D), 44,159 - County Attorney: Matt Jennings (D), 43,442 - Superintendent of Schools: Erin Lipkind (D), 43,334 - Auditor: Lester Bracey (D), 43,007 Justice of the Peace, Department 2: Landee N. Holloway won with 60.8% of the vote, 30,452 to 19,630 for Kelli S. Sather. Justice of the Peace Alex Beal (Department 1) was retained with 86.9% yes, 44,655 to 6,738. District Judge Shane A. Vannatta (4th Judicial District, Department 5) was retained with 82.5% yes across Missoula and Mineral counties, 44,727 to 9,456. Local courts Justice of the peace and district judge Justice of the Peace, Dept. 2Holloway elected **Landee N. Holloway** *60.8% · 30,452* **Kelli S. Sather** *39.2% · 19,630* Retain Justice of the Peace Alex Beal, Dept. 1Retained **Yes** *86.9% · 44,655* **No** *13.1% · 6,738* Retain District Judge Shane A. Vannatta, 4th District, Dept. 5Retained Missoula and Mineral counties. **Yes** *82.5% · 44,727* **No** *17.5% · 9,456* Unofficial results, Montana Secretary of State, 5:09 p.m. Nov. 4, 2026. ## Legislature Every county in the districts below has reported all of its precincts. Most of these districts sit entirely within Missoula County. For House Districts 76, 90 and 91, which reach into neighboring counties, the totals are districtwide. Legislature Contested legislative races Winner shown first. All counties in these districts have reported. Senate District 49 **Willis Curdy (D)** *66.7% · 6,822* **Brad Tschida (R)** *33.3% · 3,412* House District 76 Districtwide, five counties **Trish Schreiber (R)** *66.7% · 3,619* **Shayne Morgan (I)** *33.3% · 1,810* House District 89 **Mark A. Thane (D)** *62.1% · 3,345* **Lyn Hellegaard (R)** *37.9% · 2,044* House District 91 Districtwide, three counties **Shelly Fyant (D)** *59.1% · 2,937* **Charles Headley (R)** *40.9% · 2,029* House District 93 **Ben Davis (D)** *67.9% · 3,817* **Roy Handley (R)** *32.1% · 1,803* House District 94 **Robin Kendall (D)** *65.6% · 4,046* **Greg Woodward (R)** *34.4% · 2,122* House District 97 **Melody J. Cunningham (D)** *67.0% · 3,385* **Michael P. Hagestad (R)** *33.0% · 1,667* House District 98 **Jonathan Karlen (D)** *67.2% · 3,394* **Bryan Muzzana (R)** *32.8% · 1,657* House District 99 **Tom France (D)** *64.1% · 3,557* **Ryan Darling (R)** *35.9% · 1,992* House District 100 **SJ Howell (D)** *83.7% · 3,941* **Michael Daniel Bowles (R)** *13.4% · 633* **JC Windmueller (L)** *2.8% · 134* Unofficial results, Montana Secretary of State, 5:09 p.m. Nov. 4, 2026. Unopposed: - Senate District 48: Andrea Olsen (D), 8,465 votes - Senate District 50: Shane A. Morigeau (D), 8,174 - House District 90: Jeff Stanek (R), 4,247 districtwide - House District 92: Monica Tranel (D), 4,021 - House District 95: Zooey Zephyr (D), 4,761 - House District 96: Bob Carter (D), 3,644 ## Statewide and federal races These races are decided by voters well beyond Missoula County. Totals below are from the [Montana Secretary of State](https://electionresults.mt.gov/?ref=missoula-commons.com) as of 5:09 p.m. Wednesday, when Gallatin and Yellowstone counties had not finished reporting. These results become official at the state canvass. Statewide and federal races Beyond Missoula County Leader shown first. Totals are statewide or districtwide. Gallatin and Yellowstone counties had not finished reporting. U.S. SenateAP called: Alme Statewide **Kurt Alme (R)** *48.6% · 230,010* **Seth Bodnar (I)** *37.5% · 177,713* **Alani Bankhead (D)** *12.1% · 57,060* **Kyle Austin (L)** *1.8% · 8,678* U.S. House, Western DistrictNot yet called by AP Districtwide. Flint conceded Tuesday night. **Sam Forstag (D)** *50.0% · 127,263* **Aaron Flint (R)** *47.2% · 120,108* **Nick Sheedy (L)** *2.9% · 7,289* Montana Supreme Court, Seat 4AP called: Eddy Statewide **Amy Eddy** *59.2% · 266,009* **Dan Wilson** *40.8% · 183,365* Public Service Commission, District 5All counties reported Districtwide **Annie Bukacek (R)** *52.8% · 50,748* **Kevin Hamm (D)** *47.2% · 45,408* Unofficial results, Montana Secretary of State, 5:09 p.m. Nov. 4, 2026. U.S. Senate: Republican Kurt Alme won. The Associated Press called the race shortly before 1 a.m. Wednesday. Independent Seth Bodnar conceded in a statement shortly before midnight Tuesday. Statewide, Alme had 230,010 votes (48.6%), Bodnar 177,713 (37.5%), Democrat Alani Bankhead 57,060 (12.1%) and Libertarian Kyle Austin 8,678 (1.8%). In Missoula County, Bodnar had 59.1%, Alme 27.1% and Bankhead 12.7%. U.S. House, Western District: Democrat Sam Forstag led Republican Aaron Flint 127,263 (50.0%) to 120,108 (47.2%), a margin of 7,155 votes, with Libertarian Nick Sheedy at 7,289 (2.9%). Flint said Wednesday that he had called Forstag Tuesday night to concede. The Associated Press had not called the race as of late Wednesday afternoon. In Missoula County, Forstag had 68.2% and Flint 29.6%. Montana Supreme Court, Seat 4: Amy Eddy defeated Dan Wilson. The Associated Press called the race late Tuesday night. Eddy had 59.2% statewide (266,009 to 183,365) and 76.8% in Missoula County. Public Service Commission, District 5: With every county in the district fully reported, Republican Annie Bukacek led Democrat Kevin Hamm 50,748 (52.8%) to 45,408 (47.2%). The district covers part of Missoula County, where Hamm had 63.6% and Bukacek 36.4%. The Associated Press had not called the race as of 5 p.m. Wednesday. ## What's next The Missoula County Elections Office invites the public to watch each step at the Elections Center, 140 N. Russell St., [according to its schedule](https://www.missoulacounty.gov/departments/elections/current-election/?ref=missoula-commons.com): - Monday, Nov. 9, 2:45 p.m.: provisional ballot count - Thursday, Nov. 12, 8:45 a.m.: post-election audit, a check that the counting equipment worked correctly - Tuesday, Nov. 17, 11 a.m.: canvass, when commissioners and elections staff verify the county's results Questions about your ballot go to the Elections Office at 406-258-4751\. If something here is wrong, email missoulacommons@gmail.com and we will fix it. [How we report.](https://www.missoula-commons.com/standards/)