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Local elections ballots in mail by end of next week

October 9, 2019 by Michael Howell

The regular voter registration deadline passed on October 7 for the Municipal General Election. Eligible people can still vote, however, but will need to appear in person at the Election Office in Hamilton. Ballots will be mailed out on October 18, 2019 and be due by Election Day, November 5.  

CITY OF HAMILTON

A four-year term for a council seat in Ward 1 will pit incumbent Joe Petrusaitis against Robin Pruitt.

Daniel Mitchell is running unopposed for a four-year term council seat in Ward 2.

Incumbent Jenny West is running unopposed for another four-year term as Councilperson in Ward 3.

Current City Judge Michael Reardon is running unopposed for another four-year term.

Current Director of the Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce, Al Mitchell, has filed as a write-in candidate for the position of City Treasurer. He is running unopposed.

TOWN OF DARBY

In the Town of Darby, current Mayor Willard “Buck” Titus is running unopposed for another two-year term.

Rick Hammond is running against Nancy McKinney for a four-year term as Councilperson for Ward 1.

Ruth Decker is running unopposed for a four-year term as Councilperson for Ward 2.

Bill De Spain is running unopposed for a four-year term as Councilperson-at-large.

TOWN OF STEVENVILLE

A four-year term as Councilperson for Ward 1 in Stevensville is contested between Jaime Williams and former councilperson Stacie Barker.

A four-year term as Councilperson for Ward 2 is contested between former councilperson Bob Michalson and current councilperson and write-in candidate Patrick Shourd. 

An unexpired term as Councilperson for Ward 2 is contested between current councilperson Dempsey Vick and write-in candidate Trenis Hindle. (Former mayor and council member Jim Crews’ name has been withdrawn).    

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  1. Matt says

    October 23, 2019 at 8:20 PM

    Has Jaime Williams been to a Stevensville town council meeting ? You web site won’t let me comment on your article.

  2. Jenny Monson says

    October 19, 2019 at 10:10 PM

    Who is Daniel Mitchell? I need to vote but don’t know who he is

    • Carol Saylor says

      October 26, 2019 at 5:25 PM

      Active community member, son of Al and Carol Mitchell, owners of the Paper Clip in Hamilton. Dan has been involved with many Hamilton events, and has worked and managed the family business for most of his adult life. He currently also serves on the Hamilton Downtown Association.

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