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County Commissioner District #3

Sanders County, Montana
My vote power: High

What does this office do?

  • Setting your property tax rate
  • Funding county roads, parks, and public health services
  • Setting land use and building rules outside city limits

Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,

Candidates:

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Tony Cox has been a Sanders County commissioner for western District 3 since 2009 and is a retired Montana Highway Patrol trooper with a University of Montana degree. He has worked to secure federal and county money to replace the Noxon Bridge over the Clark Fork River.

Records: Public Infrastructure 3 for, Government Spending Reduction 2 against

Nonpartisan

As of September 2026, we found no public information about Bob Abel's job, background, or goals.

Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 against, Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for

Sources: co.sanders.mt.us23