Governor Gianforte Solicits Applications for Public Service Commission Appointment

• July 21 2026

HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced he is soliciting applications for a temporary appointment to the Public Service Commission (PSC).  

Under the statutory authority granted by MCA 69-1-113, Gov. Gianforte on July 9, 2026, temporarily suspended a member of the PSC for one year. According to Montana law, the governor has the ability to appoint a temporary replacement.   

Qualified candidates for the appointment must reside in PSC District 2 and submit a complete application. The individual appointed by Governor Gianforte will serve until July 9, 2027. 

The application form is available electronically at governor.mt.gov/PSCappointment. Applications must be submitted electronically by Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Applications will be made available to the public. 

Commencing Thursday, August 6 and continuing through Thursday, August 20, 2026, the public will be given the opportunity to provide letters of support or other comments regarding the applicants at governor.mt.gov/PSCappointment.  

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