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Candidates file for Mineral County positions

MONTE TURNER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 months, 1 week AGO
by MONTE TURNER
Mineral Independent | February 24, 2026 11:00 PM

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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