Justice of the Peace
Mineral County, Montana
My vote power: High
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
Buffy Kelly is a longtime Mineral County resident and business owner. Kelly stresses fair, consistent rulings and better court access for rural residents, including payment plans and community service in place of fines.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Kim Taron has been Mineral County Justice of the Peace since 2023 and also serves as town judge for Alberton and Superior, after years as a court clerk and substitute judge. Taron focuses on public safety, offender accountability, and easier court access through remote hearings.
Source: electionresults.mt.gov