Nicola McDonald
MT · Clerk and Recorder and Election Administrator, Sanders County
Nicola McDonald has been Sanders County Clerk and Recorder and election administrator since commissioners appointed her in early 2026, after running a Washington consulting firm that managed government contracts. Her priorities are clear office procedures and open public information.
Where Nicola McDonald stands, based on their records
Supports
Election Integrity (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Election Integrity
Election Integrity · 1 support
As election administrator, reported a 41% ballot return rate and a problem-free post-election audit for the June 2, 2026 primary. Commissioners then approved the canvass.
June 16, 2026Supports Election Integrity
Source: co.sanders.mt.us
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Was named in her official role as election administrator in a lawsuit by the Sanders County Republican Central Committee over the removal of the partisan-elections question from the November 3 ballot.
September 24, 2026
Source: scledger.net
Told commissioners during budget talks that the county did not need a new ballot-counting machine yet, saying buying election equipment during an election season is unwise.
July 8, 2026
Source: co.sanders.mt.us
Was appointed Sanders County Clerk and Recorder by a unanimous vote of the county commissioners after the combined clerk and treasurer office was split.
January 21, 2026
Source: co.sanders.mt.us
Past race Nicola McDonald ran in:
- County Clerk & Recorder · November 3, 2026 · Sanders County, Montana · incumbent