Gov. Gianforte Solicits Applications, Nominations for Eleventh Judicial District Judgeship

Governor's Office

HELENA, Mont. - The chief justice of the Montana Supreme Court has notified Governor Greg Gianforte of the impending vacancy in the Eleventh Judicial District (Flathead County).

Given that District Court Judges Amy Eddy and Dan Wilson are running for the Supreme Court, the governor is now accepting applications from and nominations of any lawyer in good standing who has the qualifications set forth by law for holding the position of district court judge to fill the remainder of the respective judge's term.

The application form is available electronically at nominatejudges.mt.gov. Applications must be submitted electronically as well as in hard copy by Tuesday, September 29, 2026, by 5 p.m. Applications will be made available to the public.

Commencing Wednesday, September 30, 2026, and continuing through Friday, October 30, 2026, the public will be given the opportunity to provide letters of support or other comments regarding the applicants at nominatejudges.mt.gov. Applicants must receive at least three letters of support to be considered for appointment by the governor.

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