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Governor Gianforte Solicits Public Comment on Sixth Judicial District Judge Applicants
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced he is seeking public comment on applicants to fill the vacancy in the Sixth Judicial District (Park and Sweetgrass counties).
Members of the public can provide letters of support or other comments regarding the applicants through Wednesday, April 16, 2026, at 5 p.m.
The governor has received an application from the following attorney, whose application may be found at nominatejudges.mt.gov:
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Rebecca Swandal
Members of the public should submit letters or other comments by email to nominatejudges@mt.gov or by mail to Attn: Hannah Slusser, Governor’s Office, PO Box 200801, Helena, Montana 59620.
Letters or other comments submitted will be publicly available and posted at nominate.judges.mt.gov. Applicants must receive at least three letters of support to be considered for appointment by the governor.
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