Justice of the Peace, Dept 2
Flathead County, Montana
My vote power: Above average
What does this office do?
- Deciding small-claims cases
- Handling evictions, in many states
- Ruling on traffic and minor criminal citations, where state law allows
Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan
Angela Ream is a Navy veteran and executive legal assistant who has worked in law offices for more than 20 years. She wants to cut repeat DUI and domestic violence offenses through treatment courts, pretrial supervision, and misdemeanor probation.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Tim Wenz has been a Flathead County Justice of the Peace since county commissioners appointed him in 2025, after five years as a deputy county attorney and nearly two decades as a defense lawyer. He says he wants fair rulings that hold people accountable while addressing addiction and mental health.
Source: flatheadcounty.gov