Candidates file for Mineral County positions
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Around 150 candidates for district, legislative and statewide offices submitted their official paperwork with the Montana Secretary of State’s Office on Feb. 17, the first day candidates could file for office. Candidates have until March 4 to file their paperwork.
For Mineral County offices, as of Friday, Feb. 20, the following individuals have filed:
Clerk & Recorder/Assessor
Kelann McLees-R
West End County Commissioner
Duane Simons-R
Justic of the Peace
Kim Taron-NP
Sheriff/Coroner
Samuel “Ben” Banks-R
Treasurer/Superintendent of Schools
Merry Mueller-R
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