2026 Montana Public Service Commission election

2026 Montana Public Service Commission election
2 of 5 seats on the Montana Public Service Commission
3 seats needed for a majority
 
Party Republican Democratic
Current seats 5 0

The 2026 Montana Public Service Commission election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect two members to the Montana Public Service Commission. Primary elections will be held on June 2.

District 1

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared
  • Jeff Pattison, former state representative (2001–2003)[1]
  • Jeremy Trebas, state senator from the 10th district (2023–present)[1]
Declined

Results

Republican primary
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jeff Pattison
Republican Jeremy Trebas
Total votes 100.00

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
  • Angeline Cheek[3]

Results

Democratic primary
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Angeline Cheek
Total votes 100.00

District 5

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared
  • Ann Bukacek, incumbent commissioner[1]
  • Joe Dooling, perennial candidate[4]
  • David Sanders, former executive director of the commission[5]

Results

Republican primary
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ann Bukacek (incumbent)
Republican Joe Dooling
Republican David Sanders
Total votes 100.00

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
  • Kevin Hamm, candidate for district 2 in 2024[1]

Results

Democratic primary
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Kevin Hamm
Total votes 100.00

References

  1. ^ a b c d Szpaller, Keila (February 18, 2026). "Public Service Commission candidates file for office". Daily Montanan. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  2. ^ Larson, Seaborn (February 11, 2026). "PSC Commissioner, self-proclaimed 'RINO hunter' gunning for the Montana Legislature". Independent Record. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  3. ^ Drew, Micah (March 9, 2026). "Montana Democrats rally at Mansfield Metcalf dinner". Daily Montanan. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  4. ^ "Montana Public Service Commission election, 2026". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  5. ^ Szpaller, Keila (November 4, 2025). "Former director of agency announces PSC candidacy". Daily Montanan. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
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