City Elections

The City of Helena holds elections for Mayor, Commissioners, Municipal Court Judge, and the Helena Citizens' Council. All City elections are run by the Lewis and Clark County Elections Office.

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City Election Results

The results for the 2023 City of Helena Election can be found by visiting the Lewis and Clark County Elections website. 

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2023 City Election Timeline

  • June 30, 2023: The deadline for regular candidates to file for the Municipal election.
  • September 5, 2023: The deadline for write-in candidates to file for the election.
  • September 25, 2023: City Commission approves forgoing a full election, and will proceed with the general election for the HCC district 1 as the only contested race.
  • November 7, 2023: Municipal Election

Filling Vacant HCC Positions

The Helena Citizens’ Council will have several vacant positions following the 2023 election. In accordance with MCA 13-1-403 the City Commission as the governing body of the local government shall fill the positions by appointment. Applications are available online by clicking the button below, or a paper copy can be provided by visiting the Commission office located in the City-County Building at 316 N. Park Ave, Room 322. Because the HCC representation is based on districts, interested applicants should confirm they live in a district that currently has a vacancy before applying. For more information on the HCC or to view the districts please visit the HCC page. 

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What's on the Ballot?

HCC District 1 appeared on the 2023 Election ballot as the sole competitive race. Ballots were mailed to all active voters residing within the district on October 23, 2023.

Uncontested Races

Individuals that filed for a race that is uncontested will be elected to office by acclamation - upon completion of the Nov. 7 general election - meaning they will assume the position as they are the only candidate filing for this office. The HCC will have several vacant position following the election. These positions will be filled by an application process.

 

Commission

(2 Positions)
Emily K. Dean
Sean W. Logan

 

Commission Unexpired Terms
(1 Position)
Andy Shirtliff

 

Municipal Court Judge

(1 Position)
Anne Peterson

 

Helena Citizens Council

 

District 2
(4 Positions)
Sonda Gaub
Joe Lehman
Nancy Perry
Benjamin Kuiper

 

District 3
(4 Positions)
Emily Mowers
Lowell J. Chandler
Paige Myers
Vacant - Filled by Application

 

District 4
(4 Positions)
Vacant - Filled by Application
Vacant - Filled by Application
Vacant - Filled by Application
Vacant - Filled by Application

 

District 5
(4 Positions)
Ryan Schwochert
Vacant - Filled by Application
Vacant - Filled by Application
Vacant - Filled by Application

 

District 6
(4 Positions)
Vacant - Filled by Application
Vacant - Filled by Application
Vacant - Filled by Application
Vacant - Filled by Application

 

District 7
(4 Positions)
Dylan J. Klapmeier
Denise Roth Barber
Susan Raucy Steffans
Bob Habeck

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